Grayscale Zcash Trust Shareholders Approve Key Operational Changes for ETF Conversion

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Shareholders of Grayscale Zcash Trust have approved critical amendments to the Trust Agreement, enabling cash creations and redemptions and the use of omnibus accounts, which are essential steps for its planned conversion to an ETF and NYSE Arca listing.

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• Shareholder Approval for ETF Operations

  Shareholders approved amendments to the Trust Agreement, including the authorization of alternative procedures for the creation and redemption of baskets, allowing for cash creations and redemptions.

• Omnibus Account Authorization

  Approval was granted to allow a portion of the Trust's ZEC holdings to be held in one or more omnibus accounts maintained by the Custodian, facilitating creation and redemption processes.

• Formal Agreement Executed

  The Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement was entered into on March 9, 2026, formally implementing the approved changes.

• Sponsor's Fee Payment Method

  Amendments were approved for the Sponsor's Fee to be paid daily in arrears.

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This 8-K reports the successful shareholder vote on four proposals to amend the Trust Agreement, which are crucial for the Grayscale Zcash Trust's ongoing efforts to convert into an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) and list on NYSE Arca. The most significant approvals include the authorization of cash creations and redemptions (Proposal 1) and the ability to hold assets in omnibus accounts (Proposal 3). These changes are fundamental operational adjustments required for the Trust to function as a traditional ETF, enhancing liquidity and accessibility for investors. The formal entry into the Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement on March 9, 2026, solidifies these approved changes. This development marks a significant milestone following the S-3 registration filed on January 30, 2026, which outlined the intent for an ETF conversion and redemption program.