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<p>Winklevoss Asset Services filed a preliminary Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6 for a proposed Winklevoss Zcash ETF. The fund would hold ZEC directly and is expected to seek a Nasdaq listing under the ticker WINK, but it cannot begin trading unless its registration becomes effective and the exchange approves the listing.</p>
<h2 id="preliminary-zcash-etf-filing">Preliminary Zcash ETF filing</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2158471/000110465926113940/tm2626975-1_s1.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC filing</a> proposes an exchange-traded fund with direct exposure to Zcash’s ZEC token, rather than exposure through derivatives.</p>
<p>Winklevoss Asset Services is pursuing the listed vehicle, with WINK proposed as its Nasdaq ticker.</p>
<p>The filing is preliminary. The proposed fund is not yet available to investors and would still need the registration to become effective and the exchange to approve the listing.</p>
<h2 id="gemini-custody-and-proposed-fee">Gemini custody and proposed fee</h2>
<p>Gemini Trust Company, an affiliate of the sponsor, would hold custody of the fund’s ZEC holdings, and the proposed annual sponsor fee is 0.25%, according to <a href="https://www.theblock.co/news/markets/2026-10-06-winklevoss-files-spot-zcash-etf-wink-417826" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Block</a>.</p>
<p>The terms describe the intended operating structure, but the ETF remains proposed and has not reached the operational stage.</p>
<h2 id="affiliate-indicates-up-to-100-million-of-share-interest">Affiliate indicates up to $100 million of share interest</h2>
<p>Winklevoss Capital Fund has indicated nonbinding interest in purchasing up to $100 million of shares in the proposed fund, The Block reported. The indication is not a commitment to complete a purchase.</p>
<h2 id="conditions-before-wink-can-trade">Conditions before WINK can trade</h2>
<p>The registration statement must become effective, and Nasdaq must approve the proposed listing, before WINK can trade. Neither the preliminary S-1 filing nor the affiliated fund's indicated share interest constitutes a launch approval.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.</p>

Winklevoss Asset Services Files for Spot Zcash ETF With Proposed WINK Ticker

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