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PartnershipAug 7, 2026, 05:24 PM

VanEck BNB ETF Appoints BitGo as Second BNB Custodian

AI Summary

VanEck BNB ETF, through its Sponsor VanEck Digital Assets, LLC, has entered into a Second Custodial Services Agreement with BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association. This agreement, effective August 5, 2026, designates BitGo as a second custodian for the Trust's BNB assets. BitGo will provide a custodial account for holding, depositing, and withdrawing BNB, ensuring the Trust retains full ownership of its assets, with BitGo explicitly prohibited from lending or rehypothecating them.

Key Highlights

  • VanEck BNB ETF appointed BitGo Bank & Trust as its second BNB custodian.
  • The Custodial Services Agreement was signed on August 5, 2026.
  • BitGo will provide a dedicated custodial account for the Trust's BNB assets.
  • Services include facilitating deposits and withdrawals of BNB.
  • The Trust retains full ownership of its BNB held by BitGo.
  • BitGo is prohibited from lending, pledging, or rehypothecating the Trust's BNB.
  • BitGo Bank & Trust is a nationally chartered bank supervised by the OCC.