Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 5.02 - Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers.
On March 5, 2026, Hashdex Ltd. (“Hashdex”), the controlling entity of Hashdex Asset Management Ltd., the sponsor of the Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (the “Trust”) (the “Sponsor”), announced the following leadership changes at the Hashdex group level, effective immediately:
Marcelo Sampaio, who served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Hashdex, has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman. In his new role, Mr. Sampaio will lead Hashdex’s Board of Directors, guide long-term strategy and capital allocation, and oversee major corporate initiatives on a full-time basis.
Bruno Caratori, Co-Founder of Hashdex and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Global Chief Executive Officer. As Global CEO, Mr. Caratori will lead Hashdex’s worldwide strategy, operations, and growth initiatives.
Mick McLaughlin has been appointed U.S. Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McLaughlin will also continue to serve as Global Head of Distribution.
The leadership changes described above were made at the Hashdex Ltd. level and do not affect the Sponsor or the management and operation of the Trust. Bruno Sousa continues to serve as the Trust’s principal executive officer and Samir Kerbage continues to serve as the Trust’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of the newly appointed officers and any other persons pursuant to which they were appointed. There are no family relationships among any of the officers, and none of the newly appointed officers has any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
A copy of the press release announcing these leadership changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 5, 2026 – Hashdex Leadership Changes | |
| 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.
| Date: March 11, 2026 | HASHDEX NASDAQ CME CRYPTO INDEX ETF | |
| By: | /s/ Samir Elias Hachem Kerbage | |
| Name: | Samir Elias Hachem Kerbage | |
| Title: | Director of the Sponsor (Principal Finance Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) | |
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