---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-031440"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BTCS"
cik: "0001436229"
company_name: "BTCS Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-01T12:30:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-01T12:35:21.838466+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BTCS appoints Chris Janis to Board of Directors as Audit Committee Chair

## Summary
- Chris Janis appointed to Board, effective July 1, 2026; also named Audit Committee Chair and Compensation Committee member.
- Janis brings over 35 years experience, including PwC partner in Cyber, Risk & Regulatory Practice until June 2026.
- Compensation: annual cash of $50,000 plus $5,000 for Audit Chair role, and $50,000 in common stock, payable quarterly.
- No transactions with company; independent director.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-031440
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BTCS
- cik: 0001436229
- company_name: BTCS Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-01T12:30:14+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1436229/000149315226031440/0001493152-26-031440-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1436229/000149315226031440/form8-k.htm

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