RE: HL response24 Feb 2024 09:18
As part of the takeover of NM Inc (Napster Music Inc) by Algorand Holdco I Inc you received a payment of Napster Crypto Tokens (Napster Tokens).
Lock up period
The Napster Tokens were issued at the end of March 2023 and are being held by Napster Innovation Foundation, an organisation formed to distribute them. The Napster Tokens have an initial lock up period of 12 months from 31 March 2023, which means these tokens can’t be traded or valued right now. We are awaiting further information about options for how the Napster Tokens may be held or traded after the end of the lock up period and will update you when we have further information.
Holding Napster Tokens with Hargreaves Lansdown
As previously communicated, Hargreaves Lansdown cannot hold crypto tokens on our platform. The Napster Tokens recorded are therefore strictly for bookkeeping purposes, representing Napster Tokens held by the Napster Innovation Foundation. Napster Innovation Foundation is currently investigating options for token holders, including platforms like Hargreaves Lansdown that cannot hold the Napster Tokens.
We have updated your Stocks & Shares ISA to reflect that you are entitled to 123.34 new Napster Tokens for each NM Inc share held. We shall continue to maintain records of your entitlement to Napster Tokens and engage with the Napster Innovation Foundation to establish more information about how Napster Tokens may be held or traded after the end of the lock up period.
Important information for ISA holders
Under HMRC rules, these crypto tokens can’t be held in an ISA. As you hold these units in an ISA, they must be removed from it.
You need to transfer your units into a Fund & Share Account. If you already have an active Fund & Share Account you don’t need to do anything – we’ll automatically transfer your holding shortly after Thursday 21 March 2024. If you don’t currently have an active Fund & Share Account you can open one online at www.hl.co.uk or over the phone on 0117 900 9000.
If you don’t have an active Fund & Share Account open by Thursday 21 March 2024 we’ll place your shares into an inactive version, which you can then activate by following the same account opening procedure as above.
Holding Napster Tokens in an Algorand wallet
If you wish to hold your Napster Tokens directly, rather than via Hargreaves Lansdown, the Napster Foundation are now able to facilitate a transfer of the Napster Tokens into an Algorand wallet in your name should you wish to do so. An Algorand wallet would be provided by a third party, and if you wish to transfer to the Algorand wallet you should ensure that the wallet is suitable for you, that you understand the implications of the transfer and use of the Algorand wallet, and that you have read all relevant information and terms and conditions relating to the Algorand wallet.
We are not able to provide any advice or instruction in relation to Algorand wallets, your tra