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FORM 8-K

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 4, 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 Incorporatio

Grayscale Announces Strategic Expansion of Management Team and Board of Directors as Company Enters Next Phase in Its Evolution Broadened Management Team Brings Decades of Traditional Finance Experience to the Maturing Crypto Industry Board Expands t

Exhibit 99.1 Grayscale Announces Strategic Expansion of Management Team and Board of Directors as Company Enters Next Phase in Its Evolution Broadened Management Team Brings Decades of Traditional Finance Experience to the Maturing Crypto Industry Board Expands to Five as Founder Barry Silbert Returns as Board Chairman STAMFORD, Conn., - Grayscale Investments, the world's largest digital asset-foc

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cla

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cl

Grayscale Investments Appoints Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer

Exhibit 99.1 Grayscale Investments Appoints Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer Veteran asset management executive joins world’s largest crypto-focused asset management platform to support the firm’s growth trajectory STAMFORD, CT, April 9, 2025 - Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto-focused asset management platform, today announced the appointment of Diana Zhang as Chief Operatin

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): April 9, 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

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Classic

Amendment No. 6 to the Index License Agreement dated March 1, 2025, between the Sponsor and Index Provider.

Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [**], has been omitted because the Registrant has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed.

Foreside Assignment Agreement

Exhibit 10.3 ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT This Assignment and Assumption Agreement (“Assignment Agreement”), dated as of December 20, 2024, is entered into by and among Foreside Fund Services, LLC (“ACA Foreside”), Grayscale Investments, LLC (“GSI”), Grayscale Operating, LLC (“GSO”) and Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC (“New Sponsor”). This Assignment Agreement shall be effective as of 9

Coinbase Assignment Agreement

Exhibit 10.2 CERTAIN IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10) OF REGULATION S-K UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, BECAUSE IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. INFORMATION THAT WAS OMITTED HAS BEEN NOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT WITH A PLACEHOLDER IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[***]”. ASSIGNMENT AG

Assignment and Assumption Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 CERTAIN IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10) OF REGULATION S-K UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, BECAUSE IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL. INFORMATION THAT WAS OMITTED HAS BEEN NOTED IN THIS DOCUMENT WITH A PLACEHOLDER IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[***]”. ASSIGNMENT AN

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): January 1, 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 Incorporati

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cla

Other Events

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): July 28, 2024 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

Grayscale Investments® Announces CEO Transition  Peter Mintzberg Appointed Grayscale’s Chief Executive Officer Mintzberg to Join Firm and Grayscale’s Board of Directors, Effective August 15, 2024 

Exhibit 99.1 Grayscale Investments® Announces CEO Transition  Peter Mintzberg Appointed Grayscale’s Chief Executive Officer Mintzberg to Join Firm and Grayscale’s Board of Directors, Effective August 15, 2024  Stamford, CT, May 20, 2024 – Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, today announced the appointment of Peter Mintzberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective August

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): May 20, 2024 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)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cl

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

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): March 22, 2024 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement

Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 4 (THE “AMENDMENT”) TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT of GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) is made and entered into as of the 22nd day of March, 2024, by and among GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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): March 1, 2024 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

Letter, dated March 6, 2024 from Marcum LLP to the SEC, regarding change in certifying accountant of the Trust.

Exhibit 16.1 March 6, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated March 6, 2024. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K; we are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements of Grayscale Ethereu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Classic

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

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): December 26, 2023 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpora

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereu

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cla

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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): June 20, 2023 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

Amendment No. 1 to the Index License Agreement dated June 20, 2023, between the Sponsor and Index Provider (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on June 23, 2023).

Exhibit 10.1 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [***], has been omitted because the registrant has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the registrant if publicly disclosed. AMENDMENT No. 1 TO MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) is made as of June 20, 2023 (the “Effective

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

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): June 17, 2023 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

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale Ethereum Cl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale® Ethereum Classi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale® Ethere

Distribution and Marketing Agreement, dated October 3, 2022, between the Sponsor and Grayscale Securities, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on October 3, 2022).

EX-10.1 3 etcg-ex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version MASTER DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING AGREEMENT MASTER DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING AGREEMENT dated as of October 3, 2022 (this “Agreement”) among Grayscale Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”) the investment products sponsored or managed by the Sponsor listed on Schedule A hereto, as amended from time to t

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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 3, 2022 Grayscale? Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporat

Participant Agreement, dated October 3, 2022, between the Sponsor and Grayscale Securities, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on October 3, 2022).

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version MASTER PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT This Master Participant Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of October 3, 2022, is entered into by and among Grayscale Securities, LLC (the ?Authorized Participant?), and Grayscale Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as sponsor (the ?Sponsor?) of each Trust listed on Schedule I to this Agreement (each, a ?Trust? and,

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

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): September 27, 2022 Grayscale® Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpo

Letter, dated September 29, 2022 from Friedman LLP to the SEC, regarding change in certifying accountant of the Company

Exhibit 16.1 September 29, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of each of the above na

Amended and Restated Custodian Agreement, dated June 29, 2022, between the Sponsor and the Custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Registrant on August 5, 2022).

EX-10.1 2 etcg-ex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [***], has been omitted because the registrant has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential. Execution Version AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER COINBASE CUSTODY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMEN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale® Ethereum Cl

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale? Ethereum C

Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 1, 2022).

EX-4.1 2 d235397dex41.htm EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 3 (THE “AMENDMENT”) TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT of GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) is made and entered into as of the 1st day of April, 2022, by and among GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Dela

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): April 01, 2022 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

Digital Currency Group Announces $250 Million Share Repurchase Program for Grayscale Litecoin Trust (OTCQX: LTCN), Grayscale Horizen Trust (OTCQX: HZEN), Grayscale Zcash Trust (OTCQX: ZCSH), and other Grayscale Products

Exhibit 99.1 Digital Currency Group Announces $250 Million Share Repurchase Program for Grayscale Litecoin Trust (OTCQX: LTCN), Grayscale Horizen Trust (OTCQX: HZEN), Grayscale Zcash Trust (OTCQX: ZCSH), and other Grayscale Products New York, March 2, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ? Digital Currency Group, Inc. (?DCG?), the parent company of Grayscale Investments, LLC, announced that its Board of Director

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): March 02, 2022 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

Description of Registrant’s Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Registrant on February 25, 2022).

Exhibit 4.6 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 The following is a summary of the rights of the common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (the ?Shares?) of Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (the ?Trust?), which is the only class of securities of the Trust that is registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale® Ethereum Classi

Index License Agreement, dated February 1, 2022, between the Sponsor and the Index Provider (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on February 4, 2022).

Exhibit 10.1 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [**], has been omitted because the Registrant has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed. CoinDesk Indices, Inc. 250 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 Master Index License Agreement This Master Index Lice

Information Statement

EX-99.1 3 d264491dex991.htm EX-99.1 Table of Contents Exhibit 99.1 Information Statement GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (formerly known as “Ethereum Classic Investment Trust”) (the “Trust”) issues common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent ownership in the Trust. The Trust’s purpose is to hold Ethereum Classic

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): February 01, 2022 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorpora

Index License Agreement

Exhibit 10.3 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [**], has been omitted because the Registrant has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed. CoinDesk Indices, Inc. 250 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 Master Index License Agreement This Master Index Lice

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2022 File No. 000-56309 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 4 to FORM 10 GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charte

Other Events

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): January 11, 2022 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporat

December 17, 2021

December 17, 2021 Re: Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) Amendment No. 3 to Draft Registration Statement on Form 10-12G Filed November 4, 2021 File No. 000-56309 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Att’n: Sonia Bednarowski Justin Dobbie Ben Phippen Amit Pande Ladies and Gentlemen: As requested in yo

Other Events

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 December 9, 2021 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-56309 82-6239281 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-56309 Grayscale® Ethere

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Joseph A. Hall +1 212 450 4565 [email protected] Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 davispolk.com November 4, 2021 Re: Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust Registration Statement on Form 10 Filed July 12, 2021 File No. 000-56309 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Att’

Information Statement

Table of Contents Exhibit 99.1 Information Statement GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (formerly known as “Ethereum Classic Investment Trust”) (the “Trust”) issues common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent ownership in the Trust. The Trust’s purpose is to hold Ethereum Classic (“ETC”), which are digital assets t

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2021 File No. 000-56309 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 3 to FORM 10 GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charte

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Joseph A. Hall +1 212 450 4565 [email protected] Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 davispolk.com September 30, 2021 Re: Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust Registration Statement on Form 10 Filed July 12, 2021 File No. 000-56309 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance 100 F Street, N.E. W

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Joseph A. Hall +1 212 450 4565 [email protected] davispolk.com Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 450 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 September 22, 2021 Re: Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust Registration Statement on Form 10 Filed July 12, 2021 File No. 000-56309 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 At

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 22, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 22, 2021 File No.

Information Statement

Table of Contents Exhibit 99.1 Information Statement GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (formerly known as ?Ethereum Classic Investment Trust?) (the ?Trust?) issues common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (?Shares?), which represent ownership in the Trust. The Trust?s purpose is to hold Ethereum Classic (?ETC?), which are digital assets t

Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement

Exhibit 4.3 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 2 (THE “AMENDMENT”) TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT of GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) is made and entered into as of the 21 day of September, 2021, by and among GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Information Statement

Table of Contents Exhibit 99.1 Information Statement GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (formerly known as ?Ethereum Classic Investment Trust?) (the ?Trust?) issues common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (?Shares?), which represent ownership in the Trust. The Trust?s purpose is to hold Ethereum Classic (?ETC?), which are digital assets t

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2021 File No.

Information Statement

Table of Contents Exhibit 99.1 Information Statement GRAYSCALE ETHEREUM CLASSIC TRUST (ETC) Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (formerly known as ?Ethereum Classic Investment Trust?) (the ?Trust?) issues common units of fractional undivided beneficial interest (?Shares?), which represent ownership in the Trust. The Trust?s purpose is to hold Ethereum Classic (?ETC?), which are digital assets t

Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement

Exhibit 4.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT OF ETHEREUM CLASSIC INVESTMENT TRUST Dated as of February 28, 2018 By and Among GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC DELAWARE TRUST COMPANY and THE SHAREHOLDERS FROM TIME TO TIME HEREUNDER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS; THE TRUST SECTION 1.1 Definitions 1 SECTION 1.2 Name 7 SECTION 1.3 Delaware Trustee; Offic

Distribution and Marketing Agreement

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version MASTER DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING AGREEMENT MASTER DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING AGREEMENT dated as of November 15, 2019 (this “Agreement”) among Grayscale Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”) the investment products sponsored or managed by the Sponsor listed on Schedule A hereto, as amended from time to time (each a “Product” and toget

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2021 File No. 001- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10 GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 82-6239281 (Sta

Index License Agreement

Exhibit 10.3 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [**], has been omitted because Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) if publicly disclosed. TradeBlock, Inc. 156 5th Ave, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010 TradeBlock Master Ind

Custodian Agreement

Exhibit 10.1 Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by [**], has been omitted because Graycsale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) has determined that the information (i) is not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to Graycsale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) if publicly disclosed. Execution Version TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT This Custodial Serv

Form of Participant Agreement

Exhibit 4.4 MASTER PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT This Master Participant Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of January 11, 2019, is entered into by and among Genesis Global Trading, Inc. (the “Authorized Participant”), and Grayscale Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as sponsor (the “Sponsor”) of each Trust listed on Schedule I to this Agreement (each, a “Trust” and, collectively,

Transfer Agency and Service Agreement

EX-10.4 8 d200515dex104.htm EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 Requirements of Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Transfer Agent and Registrar 1. Agreement and Certified Copy of Board Resolution for our Appointment as Transfer Agent and Registrar. 2. Charter or Certificate of Incorporation and any Amendments thereto certified by the proper official of the State of Incorporation, under original seal,

Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust (attached as Exhibit A to Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement)

Exhibit 4.2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 (THE “AMENDMENT”) TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST AND TRUST AGREEMENT of ETHEREUM CLASSIC INVESTMENT TRUST is made and entered into as of the 11th day of January, 2019, by and among GRAYSCALE INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, DEL