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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-115855"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RIOT"
cik: "0001167419"
company_name: "Riot Platforms, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-10-14T20:30:33+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-14T20:32:04.799077+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Riot Platforms shifts digital asset custody from NYDIG to BitGo Bank & Trust

## Summary
- Custody Agreement dated October 7, 2026, amended October 14, 2026, makes BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association custodian of Riot's digital assets and cash.
- Transfer from NYDIG Trust Company LLC; Riot's Digital Asset Custodial Agreement with NYDIG terminates automatically upon completion of the transfer.
- BitGo holds assets in segregated accounts solely for Riot, no commingling except transient omnibus use for trade settlement at Riot's direction; Riot retains title.
- Monthly fee based on average value of assets in custody; one-year initial term, auto-renews yearly, 60-day non-renewal notice, Riot may exit early on 14 days' notice with no termination fee.
- BitGo liability capped at six months of fees paid or payable, except fraud, willful misconduct and gross negligence; full agreement to be filed with FY2026 Form 10-K.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-115855
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RIOT
- cik: 0001167419
- company_name: Riot Platforms, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-10-14T20:30:33+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167419/000110465926115855/0001104659-26-115855-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167419/000110465926115855/riot-20261007x8k.htm

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