Interim finance leaders named at Grayscale Hyperliquid ETF (HYPG)
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Filing Sentiment
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF reported a leadership change in its finance function. Effective July 2, 2026, Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde, both Senior Vice Presidents of Finance, were appointed interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, the fund’s sponsor. Masci was also named Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the ETF and joined the sponsor’s Board of Managers. They succeed Edward McGee, who is stepping down as Chief Financial Officer and from related roles for personal reasons, with the company stating his departure does not reflect any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices.
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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.
Key Figures
Effective date of appointments: July 2, 2026
Service at Grayscale: Since May 2020
McGee tenure: 7 years
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Effective date of appointments
July 2, 2026
Masci and Plourde named interim Co-Chief Financial Officers
Service at Grayscale
Since May 2020
Tenure of Kathryn Masci at Grayscale
McGee tenure
7 years
Edward McGee’s years of service thanked by company
Plourde experience
Over 20 years
Financial services experience of Daniel Plourde
Start at Garrison Capital
July 2019
Masci’s prior Assistant Controller role start date
Start at Pzena Investment Management
October 2016
Masci’s prior Senior Financial Reporting Associate role
Key Terms
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Board of Managers, Emerging growth company, Assistant Treasurer, +1 more
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Principal Financial and Accounting Officer financial
"Ms. Masci will also serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant effective July 2, 2026."
Board of Managers financial
"the appointment of Ms. Masci as a member of the Board of Managers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC."
Emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Assistant Treasurer financial
"and has served as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025."
Certified Public Accountant financial
"Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of New York."
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
FAQ
What leadership change did Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) announce?
Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF announced that Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde were appointed interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, replacing Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons.
Who is the new Principal Financial and Accounting Officer for HYPG?
Kathryn Masci became Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF effective July 2, 2026. She also serves as Co-Chief Financial Officer of the sponsor and was appointed to the sponsor’s Board of Managers on the same date.
Why did former CFO Edward McGee leave Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF’s sponsor?
Edward McGee stepped down from his roles at the sponsor of Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF for personal reasons. The company stated his departure was not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices, and noted he leaves on good terms.
What is Kathryn Masci’s background before becoming co-CFO for HYPG’s sponsor?
Before becoming interim co-CFO, Kathryn Masci served as Senior Vice President of Finance at Grayscale and previously held finance and accounting roles at Garrison Capital, Pzena Investment Management, and Ernst & Young. She holds accounting degrees from Binghamton University and is a New York-licensed CPA.
What experience does Daniel Plourde bring to the HYPG co-CFO role?
Daniel Plourde has over 20 years of financial services experience. Before becoming interim co-CFO, he was Senior Vice President of Finance at Grayscale and Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust, with prior senior roles at Gabelli, State Street Global Advisors, and the SPDR ETF Trusts.
When did the management changes at Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) become effective?
The management changes became effective on July 2, 2026. On that date, Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde assumed interim Co-Chief Financial Officer roles at the sponsor, and Masci became Principal Financial and Accounting Officer for Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF.