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title: "Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Establishes Staking Framework, Adds Marex and JSCT Partners"
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description: "Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF announced key agreements to expand operations. It amended its Sponsor Agreement to enable a staking program and define income allocation. Additionally, it appointed Marex Capital Markets as an Authorized Participant to enhance primary market liquidity and signed a Master Purchase and Sale Agreement with JSCT for digital asset trading. These moves aim to boost income potential and operational flexibility."
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# Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Establishes Staking Framework, Adds Marex and JSCT Partners

Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF announced several material agreements to expand its crypto operations. The Trust amended its Sponsor Agreement to permit staking, aligning governance and income allocation to support a new staking program. It also executed an Authorized Participant Agreement with Marex Capital Markets to manage basket creations and redemptions, bolstering primary market liquidity. Additionally, the Trust entered a Master Purchase and Sale Agreement with JSCT to trade digital assets on a principal-to-principal basis, supporting portfolio execution and liquidity. Together, these steps aim to enhance income potential and operational flexibility.

**Agreement 1: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Amends Sponsor Pact to Launch Staking Program**

-   **Agreement type**: Third Amendment to the Sponsor Agreement
-   **Counterparty**: Sponsor
-   **Signed / Effective**: Jul 23 2026 / same
-   **Duration / Termination**: At will
-   **Reason**: Enable staking and establish income allocation mechanics

**Agreement 2: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Adds Marex as Authorized Participant for Share Creations**

-   **Agreement type**: Authorized Participant Agreement
-   **Counterparty**: Marex Capital Markets
-   **Signed / Effective**: Jul 23 2026 / same
-   **Duration / Termination**: At will
-   **Reason**: Enhance primary market liquidity and operational efficiency

**Agreement 3: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF Signs Digital Asset Trading Pact With JSCT**

-   **Agreement type**: Master Purchase and Sale Agreement for Digital Assets
-   **Counterparty**: JSCT
-   **Signed / Effective**: Jul 22 2026 / same
-   **Duration / Termination**: At will
-   **Reason**: Facilitate digital asset trading and liquidity management

Original SEC Filing: Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF \[ NCIQ \] - 8-K - Jul. 23, 2026

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