ETCG: Sponsor parent adds Simon Koster, Kummell steps down

Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG) reported a leadership change at the sponsor’s parent entity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG) reported a leadership change at the sponsor’s parent entity. On October 13, 2025, GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation, the sole managing member of Grayscale Operating, LLC and sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, announced that Matthew Kummell stepped down from its Board of Directors and Simon Koster was appointed to the Board.

Koster is the Chief Strategy Officer at Digital Currency Group, Inc., overseeing investments across digital assets, wholly owned subsidiaries, and a large early‑stage portfolio. He previously led DCG’s real estate initiatives and held CEO roles at The Collective and in DCG’s real estate unit. He serves on the boards of Foundry and Luno (since 2023), Fortitude (since 2024), and Yuma (since 2025), each affiliated with Grayscale.

Insights

Governance & Crypto Trusts Analyst

Sponsor-level director change; operationally neutral for ETCG.

The disclosure centers on governance at entities that control the Trust’s sponsor. Matthew Kummell resigned from the GSOIH Board and Simon Koster joined on October 13, 2025. This is an organizational update rather than a change to the Trust’s structure or assets.

Koster’s role as CSO at Digital Currency Group indicates experience across digital assets and portfolio companies. The filing also lists his board roles at Foundry, Luno, Fortitude, and Yuma, which are affiliated with Grayscale. No financial terms, asset changes, or operational mandates are described.

Given the nature of the event, the immediate investment thesis for ETCG appears unchanged based on the provided excerpt.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

FAQ

What did ETCG disclose in this 8-K?

The trust reported that GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation announced the resignation of Matthew Kummell from its Board and the appointment of Simon Koster on October 13, 2025.

Who is Simon Koster in relation to ETCG?

Koster was appointed to the Board of GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation, the parent entity connected to the sponsor of ETCG.

What is Simon Koster’s current role outside of GSOIH?

He is the Chief Strategy Officer at Digital Currency Group, Inc.

Which affiliated boards does Simon Koster serve on?

He serves on the boards of Foundry and Luno (since 2023), Fortitude (since 2024), and Yuma (since 2025).

Does the filing discuss changes to ETCG’s operations or financials?

The disclosure focuses on governance changes at the sponsor’s parent; it provides biographical and affiliation details for Simon Koster.

Who signed the report for ETCG?

It was signed by Edward McGee, Chief Financial Officer of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC on October 14, 2025.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2025

Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC)

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			000-56309	82-6239281
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
c/o Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor
Stamford, Connecticut				06902
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212 668-1427

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) Shares		ETCG		N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 13, 2025, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (together with its affiliates as the context may require, “Grayscale”), the sponsor of the registrant, announced that GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation (“GSOIH”), the sole managing member of Grayscale Operating, LLC, the sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (“GSIS”), announced that Matthew Kummell has stepped down as a Director of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of GSOIH. Also on October 13, 2025, GSOIH has approved the appointment of Simon Koster as a Director of the Board.

Mr. Koster is the Chief Strategy Officer (“CSO”) at Digital Currency Group, Inc. (“DCG”), the most active investor and incubator in blockchain, digital assets, and other decentralized technologies. As CSO, Mr. Koster leads the investment team, managing the portfolio comprised of digital assets, wholly owned subsidiaries, and more than 250+ early-stage companies in over 35 nations across the world as of the date of this filing.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Koster was the CEO of Real Estate at DCG, spearheading both internal and external real estate ventures. Previously, he served as CEO of The Collective and brings a decade of real estate experience from JDS Development Group, where he was instrumental in the acquisition and development of top-tier residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in New York City and Miami. He is a graduate of Rutgers University (B.S.) and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Mr. Koster has served on the board of directors of Foundry and Luno since 2023. He has served as a director of Fortitude since 2024 and as a director of Yuma since 2025. Each of Foundry, Luno, Fortitude and Yuma are affiliated with Grayscale.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, as Sponsor of Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC)
Date:	October 14, 2025	By:	/s/ Edward McGee
			Name: Edward McGee Title: Chief Financial Officer*

* The Registrant is a trust and the identified person signing this report is signing in their capacity as an authorized officer of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the Sponsor of the Registrant.