21Shares Polkadot ETF

8-A12B effective

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF filed Form 8-A12B to register its common units of beneficial interest under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, referencing the preliminary prospectus from its earlier S-1 registration statement. The filing confirms the ETF's listing on Nasdaq and outlines its structure as a passive investment vehicle tracking the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate, with no material changes disclosed from the previous S-1/A filing.

EFFECT effective

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF filed a Notice of Effectiveness for its S-1 registration statement, confirming the securities' registration with the SEC. The ETF's common units of beneficial interest are now registered for trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, following the approval of its preliminary prospectus as part of the S-1 filing. The effectiveness date is March 4, 2026, succeeding its prior 8-A12B filing from March 3, 2026.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (Trust) is a passive exchange-traded fund designed to track the price of DOT tokens via the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate. The Trust holds DOT and values shares daily based on the benchmark, with staking activities managed by third-party providers. The Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, oversees operations, while Coinbase and BitGo serve as custodians. The Trust plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker TDOT, with an initial seed investment of $500,000 from the Initial Seed Creation Investor. The offering is continuous and not expected to terminate for three years unless extended.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (Trust) is a passive exchange-traded fund designed to track the price of DOT tokens, the native token of the Polkadot Network. The Trust holds DOT and values its shares daily based on the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate. It may engage third-party staking services to earn rewards from staking DOT, subject to regulatory and legal risks. The Trust is not an investment company under the 1940 Act and lacks regulatory protections. The Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, oversees operations, with custodians Coinbase and BitGo. The Trust plans to list shares on Nasdaq under the ticker TDOT, with an initial seed creation investment of $500,000.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (the Trust) is a passive investment vehicle designed to track the price of DOT tokens via the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate. The Trust holds DOT and values shares daily based on the benchmark, with potential staking rewards. It relies on third-party custodians (Coinbase and BitGo) and staking service providers. The Trust is an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act and is not regulated as an investment company under the 1940 Act. The offering includes an initial seed creation investment of $500,000 to purchase DOT prior to listing on Nasdaq under the ticker TDOT.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (the Trust) is an exchange-traded fund tracking the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate, with a focus on DOT tokens. The Trust holds DOT and values shares daily based on the Pricing Benchmark, incorporating staking rewards. It involves third-party custodians (Coinbase and BitGo) and staking service providers. The Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, manages the Trust without leverage or derivatives. The Trust is an emerging growth company and not regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (Trust) is a passive investment vehicle tracking the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate, adjusted for expenses and staking rewards. The Trust holds DOT tokens and aims to list on Nasdaq under the ticker TDOT. It outlines mechanisms for share creation/redemption, custodial arrangements with Coinbase Custody and BitGo, and staking activities via third-party providers. The Initial Seed Creation Investor plans to purchase 20,000 shares at $25.00 each, with proceeds used to acquire DOT prior to listing.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot ETF (Trust) is a passive investment vehicle designed to track the price of DOT tokens, the native token of the Polkadot Network, through the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate. The Trust holds DOT and values its shares daily based on this benchmark, with potential staking rewards subject to regulatory and legal risk assessments. The Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, has outlined plans for staking activities via third-party providers but has not yet confirmed public staking viability. The Trust is not an investment company under the 1940 Act and lacks traditional regulatory protections.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot Trust is an exchange-traded fund tracking the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate, with a focus on passive investment in DOT tokens. The Trust does not use leverage or derivatives, and its shares are designed to reflect DOT's performance adjusted for expenses. The Sponsor has not yet determined if staking DOT as a public trust is feasible without regulatory risks, though it may explore third-party staking services or liquid staking tokens (LSTs). The Trust will hold DOT and value shares daily based on the pricing benchmark.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot Trust (the Trust) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the performance of DOT tokens, the native token of the Polkadot Network, via the CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Reference Rate. The Trust operates as a passive investment vehicle, holding DOT and valuing shares daily based on the Pricing Benchmark. Key parties include the Sponsor (21Shares US LLC), Trustee (CSC Delaware Trust Company), and DOT Custodian (Coinbase Custody). The Trust is an emerging growth company and not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act, lacking regulatory protections for investors. The filing outlines the structure for share creation, redemption, and the role of Authorized Participants and DOT Counterparties.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot Trust (the Trust) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the price of DOT tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the Polkadot Network. The Trust holds DOT and values its shares daily based on the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate. It relies on third-party service providers, including a custodian (Coinbase Custody) and a prime broker, for operations. The Trust is an emerging growth company and not regulated as an investment company under the 1940 Act, lacking certain regulatory protections. The current filing emphasizes the speculative nature of the shares and risks related to cryptocurrency volatility, third-party dependencies, and market conditions.

S-1/A amended

The 21Shares Polkadot Trust (the Trust) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to track the performance of DOT tokens, the native cryptocurrency of the Polkadot Network. The Trust holds DOT and values its shares daily based on the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate (Pricing Benchmark), adjusted for expenses. The Sponsor, 21Shares US LLC, oversees the Trust, with CSC Delaware Trust Company as the Trustee and Coinbase Custody as the DOT custodian. The Trust is not an investment company under the 1940 Act and lacks regulatory protections typical of registered investment vehicles. Shares are speculative, with risks tied to cryptocurrency volatility, regulatory changes, and operational dependencies.

S-1 filed

The 21Shares Polkadot Trust filed an S-1 registration statement to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the price of DOT tokens, the native asset of the Polkadot Network. The Trust will hold DOT and aim to mirror the CME CF Polkadot - Dollar Reference Rate - NY Variant (Pricing Benchmark) while charging fees. It will operate through third-party service providers, including a custodian (Coinbase Custody) and prime broker. The Trust is structured as a passive investment vehicle without leverage or derivatives, and it is not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act, lacking associated regulatory protections.