Russell Newton reports 11.59% stake in CoinShares (CSHR) via controlled entities

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CoinShares PLC reports a Schedule 13G disclosing a 15,273,427-share aggregate beneficial stake, equal to 11.59% of ordinary shares, held by Russell Paul Newton as of the filing. The filing breaks the position into holdings in his name and three controlled entities with sole voting and dispositive power.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Major passive ownership disclosed; holder reports sole voting and dispositive power.

Russell Paul Newton reports beneficial ownership of 15,273,427 ordinary shares, representing 11.59% of the class. The filing attributes 14,691,667 shares to Vitruvius Holdings Limited and smaller amounts to direct and other entity holdings.

The statement on the cover affirms the position is not held to change control; timing and any plans are not stated. Subsequent filings would show if the holder files a Schedule 13D or changes voting intentions.

Equity Markets Specialist

Ownership above 10% creates disclosure visibility but is presented as passive in this filing.

The report shows sole power to vote and dispose of 15,273,427 shares and lists holdings by category: 492,399 held directly, 14,691,667 via Vitruvius, and 89,361 via GABI Ventures Limited.

Because the filer checked the passive intent certification, market impact depends on future statements or transactions; no cash‑flow treatment or planned actions are disclosed in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Aggregate beneficial ownership: 15,273,427 shares Percent of class: 11.59% Held via Vitruvius Holdings Limited: 14,691,667 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Aggregate beneficial ownership 15,273,427 shares Schedule 13G aggregate stake

Percent of class 11.59% Percent of ordinary shares reported

Held via Vitruvius Holdings Limited 14,691,667 shares Owned through controlled entity

Held in own name 492,399 shares Direct holdings reported

Held via GABI Ventures Limited 89,361 shares Owned through controlled entity

Signature date 07/01/2026 Date signer certified the filing

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power, Percent of class

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: CoinShares PLC"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: The aggregate amount beneficially owned"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"15,273,427 | (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Percent of class financial

"Percent of class: 11.59%"

Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.

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FAQ

What stake does Russell Paul Newton report in CoinShares (CSHR)?

He reports beneficial ownership of 15,273,427 shares, equal to 11.59% of ordinary shares. The filing breaks this into direct holdings and shares held via controlled entities, with sole voting and dispositive power reported.

How are Russell Paul Newton’s CoinShares shares held and allocated?

The filing shows 492,399 shares held in his name, 14,691,667 shares via Vitruvius Holdings Limited, and 89,361 shares via GABI Ventures Limited. Totals are included in the aggregate beneficial ownership figure.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate activist intent or control change?

The signer certifies the securities were not acquired to change or influence control and were not held in connection with such transactions. The filing therefore presents the position as passive under the provided certification.

When was the Schedule 13G signed and filed by Russell Paul Newton?

The signature block shows the filing was signed on 07/01/2026. The cover page lists an as‑of date of 03/31/2026 associated with the reporting context in the excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

CoinShares PLC

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

G670AQ104

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G670AQ104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Newton Russell Paul

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 15,216,952.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 15,216,952.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

15,216,952.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN, CO, HC

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: 455,925 shares held in own name. 14,671,666 held via Vitruvius Holdings Limited, a company where Russell Paul Newton is sole underlying beneficial owner & sole director. 89,361 held by GABI Ventures Limited, a company of which Russell Paul Newton is sole director.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CoinShares PLC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2 HILL STREET, ST. HELIER, , JE2-4UA.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Russell Paul NEWTON
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Villa Capri la Route de la Cote St Martin Jersey JE3 6DR
(c)	Citizenship: United Kingdom
(d)	Title of class of securities: Ordinary Shares
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): G670AQ104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: The aggregate amount beneficially owned and the percentages are set forth on the cover page and incorporated by reference herein. (1) Held in own name: 492,399 shares. (2) Held as Vitruvius Holdings Limited, a company where Russell Paul Newton is sole underlying beneficial owner & sole director: 14,691,667 shares. (3) Held by GABI Ventures Limited, a company of which Russell Paul Newton is sole director: 89,361 shares. The Reporting Person beneficially owns an aggregate of 15,273,427 ordinary shares of the Issuer.
(b)	Percent of class: 11.59%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 15,273,427
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 15,273,427
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Newton Russell Paul

Signature:	Russell Paul Newton
Name/Title:	Self
Date:	07/01/2026