ETCG 8-K: Grayscale reorganizes sponsor; no material impact

Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG) reported an internal corporate reorganization of its sponsor’s parent entities.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETCG) reported an internal corporate reorganization of its sponsor’s parent entities. On October 22, 2025, Grayscale Investments, Inc. became the sole managing member of Grayscale Operating, LLC, which remains the sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the Sponsor of the Trust.

DCG Grayscale Holdco, LLC elected the board of Grayscale Investments, now responsible for directing the Sponsor’s affairs, consisting of Barry Silbert (Chair), Mark Shifke, Simon Koster, Peter Mintzberg and Edward McGee—the same members who oversaw the prior managing entity. All related entities remain consolidated subsidiaries of Digital Currency Group, Inc. The Trust does not expect any material impact on its operations.

Insights

Trust governance analyst

Administrative reorg; governance continuity; neutral for ETCG.

The update formalizes that Grayscale Investments, Inc. is now the sole managing member of the intermediate entity that owns the ETCG Sponsor. The governance function transitions to Grayscale Investments’ board, maintaining continuity with the same directors as before.

All entities remain within Digital Currency Group, Inc.’s consolidated structure, indicating no change in ultimate control. The Trust states it does not expect a material operational impact, suggesting day-to-day processes, fees, and service arrangements remain intact based on this disclosure.

The effective date is October 22, 2025. Subsequent filings may provide further detail if any downstream changes to contracts or fee arrangements occur.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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What did ETCG disclose in its 8-K?

An internal reorganization where Grayscale Investments, Inc. became the sole managing member of the entity that owns the Sponsor of ETCG.

Who now oversees the Sponsor’s affairs for ETCG?

The board of Grayscale Investments, Inc., consisting of Barry Silbert (Chair), Mark Shifke, Simon Koster, Peter Mintzberg, and Edward McGee.

When did the reorganization affecting ETCG occur?

On October 22, 2025.

Will the reorganization materially impact ETCG operations?

The Trust states it does not expect any material impact on its operations.

How is Digital Currency Group related to ETCG after the change?

All related entities, including the Sponsor and its parents, remain consolidated subsidiaries of Digital Currency Group, Inc.

What is ETCG’s trading symbol and registration status?

The Trust’s shares trade under ETCG; securities are registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.

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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 22, 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).

Emerging growth company ☒

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 8.01. Other Events.

Corporate Reorganization of the Sponsor

On October 22, 2025, GSO Intermediate Holdings Corporation (“GSOIH”), a Delaware corporation which was the sole managing member of Grayscale Operating, LLC (“GSO”), a Delaware limited liability company which is the sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (“GSIS” or the “Sponsor”), the sponsor of the registrant (the “Trust”), consummated an internal corporate reorganization (the “Reorganization”). Pursuant to the Reorganization, GSOIH transferred a portion of its common membership units of GSO for Class A shares of Grayscale Investments, Inc. (“Grayscale Investments”), a Delaware corporation incorporated in connection with the Reorganization, and ceded its managing member rights in GSO to Grayscale Investments. As a result of the Reorganization, Grayscale Investments is now the sole managing member of GSO, the sole member of the Sponsor.

Also in connection with the Reorganization, on October 22, 2025, DCG Grayscale Holdco, LLC (“DCG Holdco”), the sole stockholder of Grayscale Investments, elected a board of directors (the “Board”) at Grayscale Investments. Prior to the Reorganization, GSOIH’s board of directors was responsible for managing and directing the affairs of the Sponsor. As a result of the Reorganization, the Board of Grayscale Investments is responsible for managing and directing the affairs of the Sponsor, and consists of Barry Silbert, Mark Shifke, Simon Koster, Peter Mintzberg and Edward McGee, the same members as the board of directors of GSOIH prior to the Reorganization. Mr. Mintzberg and Mr. McGee also retain the authority granted to them as officers of the Sponsor under the limited liability company agreement of the Sponsor. Mr. Silbert is the Chairperson of the Board of Grayscale Investments.

DCG Holdco, Grayscale Investments, GSOIH, GSO and GSIS are all consolidated subsidiaries of Digital Currency Group, Inc.

We do not expect the Reorganization to have any material impact on the operations of the Trust.

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 24, 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.