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21Shares Hyperliquid ETF renames to staking fund

21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (symbol THYP) reported that its sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, filed a Certificate of Amendment on August 25, 2026 to change the trust’s name to 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF.

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21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (symbol THYP) reported that its sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, filed a Certificate of Amendment on August 25, 2026 to change the trust’s name to 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF. The shares continue to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol THYP.

On August 26, 2026, the sponsor and CSC Delaware Trust Company, as trustee, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. The agreement reflects the new name and other ministerial, technical, conforming and clarifying revisions, which are stated not to materially impact the rights of the trust or holders of shares.

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Name change effective filing date August 25, 2026 Date the Certificate of Amendment to change the trust’s name was filed in Delaware
Trust Agreement date August 26, 2026 Date of the Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement between the sponsor and trustee
Trading symbol THYP Shares of beneficial interest of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Commission File Number 001-43278 SEC registration reference for 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF
Registrant telephone number (646) 370-6016 Telephone number for 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF’s principal executive offices
Certificate of Amendment regulatory
"caused a Certificate of Amendment to the 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF’s"
A certificate of amendment is an official filing that updates a company’s founding documents—its legal “rulebook” that sets share structure, voting rules, name and basic purpose. Think of it like changing the blueprint of a building: small changes are paperwork, big ones can alter who owns how much and who controls decisions. Investors watch these filings because they can affect share counts, voting power, dilution and company value.
Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement regulatory
"entered into a Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”)"
Trustee regulatory
"CSC Delaware Trust Company, the Trustee of the Trust, entered into a"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
Shares of Beneficial Interest financial
"Shares of Beneficial Interest of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"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.

FAQ

What corporate change did THYP announce on August 25–26, 2026?
THYP reported that 21Shares US LLC filed a Certificate of Amendment on August 25, 2026, changing the trust’s name to 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF, and on August 26, 2026 executed a Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement reflecting the new name and technical revisions.

What is the new full name of the THYP fund?
The fund’s legal name was changed from “21Shares Hyperliquid ETF” to “21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF”, as set out in the Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust filed in Delaware.

Does the 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF still trade under the symbol THYP?
Yes. The filing states that shares of beneficial interest of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF are registered under the trading symbol THYP on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

What is the purpose of the new Trust Agreement for THYP?
The Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement updates the prior agreement to reflect the trust’s new name and includes various ministerial, technical, conforming and clarifying revisions, which are stated not to materially impact the rights of the trust or holders of shares.

Who is the sponsor and trustee of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF (THYP)?
The sponsor is 21Shares US LLC, and the trustee is CSC Delaware Trust Company, as identified in connection with the Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated August 26, 2026.

Which exhibits were filed with this THYP 8-K?
The ETF filed as exhibits: 3.1 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust, 3.2 Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated August 26, 2026, and 104 the Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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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): August 25, 2026

 

21SHARES HYPERLIQUID STAKING ETF

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-43278   39-7064755
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

158 W. 27th Street    
New York, New York   10001
(Address of principal executive offices)   (zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 370-6016

 

21Shares Hyperliquid ETF

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Shares of Beneficial Interest of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF   THYP   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On August 25, 2026, 21Shares US LLC (the “Sponsor”) caused a Certificate of Amendment to the 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF’s (the “Trust”) Certificate of Trust to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in order to change the name of the Trust from “21Shares Hyperliquid ETF” to “21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF”. In addition, on August 26, 2026, the Sponsor and CSC Delaware Trust Company, the Trustee of the Trust, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust Agreement made changes to the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement to reflect (i) the change in the Trust’s name and (ii) various other ministerial, technical, conforming and clarifying revisions, none of which materially impact the rights of the Trust or holders of Shares. A copy of the Certificate of Amendment to the Trust’s Certificate of Trust and a copy of the Trust Agreement are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereto, respectively.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

3.1 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust.
3.2 Second Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2026.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: August 26, 2026 21SHARES HYPERLIQUID STAKING ETF
   
  21Shares US LLC, as Sponsor of 21Shares Hyperliquid Staking ETF
   
  By: /s/ Duncan Moir
  Name: Duncan Moir
  Title: President

 

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