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Bitcoin Depot Inc. · Mar 24, 4:11 PM ET

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Bitcoin Depot Inc. 8-K

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Bitcoin Depot Inc. CEO Resigns; Alex Holmes Appointed CEO & Chair

What Happened

  • Bitcoin Depot Inc. filed an 8-K reporting that Scott Buchanan resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective March 23, 2026. The filing states Buchanan’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company. On March 23, 2026 the Board appointed Alex Holmes as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. The Company issued a press release on March 24, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing these changes.

Key Details

  • Scott Buchanan submitted his resignation on March 19, 2026, effective March 23, 2026.
  • Brandon Mintz resigned as Executive Chairman on March 23, 2026 but will remain a Board member and is expected to advise the CEO; his compensation arrangement will be disclosed later.
  • Alex Holmes, age 51, has been a Bitcoin Depot director since August 20, 2025, and was appointed CEO and Chairman effective March 23, 2026; his compensation will be disclosed in a subsequent filing.
  • Holmes’ background: former Chairman & CEO of MoneyGram (2016–2024), roles in fintech and blockchain initiatives, and current board/ advisory roles including United Texas Bank, Algorand Foundation and others.

Why It Matters

  • Leadership changes are material events for investors because they can influence company strategy and execution. This filing confirms a clear, immediate transition in the CEO and Board leadership with Alex Holmes taking both CEO and Chair roles and Brandon Mintz remaining involved as a director and advisor. Compensation and any related arrangements for Holmes and Mintz have not yet been disclosed and will be filed later, which investors should watch for further details.

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