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BTCS Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BTCS Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To approve, if necessary, the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or time to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there were not sufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve any of the proposals presented for a vote at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To approve, if necessary, the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or time to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if there were not sufficient votes at the time of the Annual Meeting to approve any of the proposals presented for a vote. 23,765,250 7,692,466 — 494,459 0”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To approve an amendment to the 2021 Plan to add an evergreen provision that automatically increases the shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan by 2.5% of the outstanding shares of common stock on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2027 at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To approve an amendment to the 2021 Plan to add an evergreen provision that automatically increases the shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan by 2.5% of the outstanding shares of common stock on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2027. 12,196,037 6,421,729 — 63,966 13,270,443”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To approve an amendment to the 2021 Plan to permit shares tendered for payment of option exercises or withheld for tax obligations and shares related to stock-settled awards to again be available for future grants under the 2021 Plan at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To approve an amendment to the 2021 Plan to permit shares tendered for payment of option exercises or withheld for tax obligations and shares related to stock-settled awards to again be available for future grants under the 2021 Plan. 17,143,516 1,483,565 — 54,651 13,270,443”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To approve an amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the BTCS Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2021 Plan”), to 24,500,000 shares at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To approve an amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the BTCS Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2021 Plan”), to 24,500,000 shares. 12,471,715 6,162,939 — 47,078 13,270,443”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. 31,395,000 180,816 — 376,359 0”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved To elect the following directors: Charles Allen, Charles Lee, Ashley DeSimone at the 2026-06-08 meeting.

“To elect the following directors: Charles Allen 18,417,918 — 263,814 — 13,270,443 Charles Lee 18,002,240 — 679,492 — 13,270,443 Ashley DeSimone 17,661,803 — 1,019,929 — 13,270,443”
Governance Changes

BTCS Inc.: Amended quorum requirement from majority to 33.3% of voting power (effective 2026-05-29).

“On May 29, 2026, the board of directors of BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) and adopted an amendment to the quorum requirement contained in Article II, Section 2.9 of the Bylaws (the “Amendment”) to provide that the holders of thirty-three and one third percent (33.3%) of the voting power of the Company entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.”
Auditor Changes

BTCS Inc. engaged Forvis Mazars, LLP as its auditor.

“On March 30, 2026, following approval by the Company’s Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Company appointed Forvis Mazars, LLP (“FM”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
Auditor Changes

BTCS Inc. dismissed RBSM LLP as its auditor.

“On March 30, 2026, the Board of Directors of BTCS Inc. (the “Company”), on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the dismissal of RBSM LLP (“RBSM”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Earnings Releases

BTCS Inc. reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

“Investor presentation contained selected financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred convertible notes of $10,050,000 with two accredited investors at 6% per annum maturing 24 months from the closing date.

“the Company issued to the Investors 5% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $10,050,000, for a purchase price of $9,547,500.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred convertible notes of $10,050,000 with two accredited investors at 6% per annum maturing 24 months from the closing date.

“On July 21, 2025, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with two accredited investors (collectively the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company will issue to the Investors 5% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $10,050,000, for a purchase price of $9,547,500.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred loan of $2.34 million USDT with AAVE at approximately 5.4% per annum maturing no fixed maturity date.

“borrowed an additional $2.34 million USDT from AAVE, a decentralized finance lending protocol”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred loan of $10.97 million USDT with AAVE at approximately 5.4% per annum.

“Beginning on July 9, 2025, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) borrowed an additional $10.97 million USDT from AAVE, a decentralized finance lending protocol, bringing the total borrowings on AAVE to $15.5 million USDT.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred loan of $2.5 million USDT with AAVE at approximately 4.71% per annum.

“Beginning on June 17, 2025, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) borrowed an additional $2.5 million USDT from AAVE, a decentralized finance lending protocol, bringing the total borrowings on AAVE to $4 million USDT.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred convertible notes of $7,810,526 with three accredited investors at 6% per annum maturing mature 24 months from the closing date.

“On May 13, 2025, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with three accredited investors (collectively the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Investors 5% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $7,810,526, for a purchase price of $7,420,000.”
Debt Financings

BTCS Inc. incurred loan of $320,000 USDT with AAVE at variable ... approximately 3.9% per annum maturing no fixed maturity date.

“Beginning on April 23, 2025, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) borrowed $320,000 USDT from AAVE, a decentralized finance lending protocol.”

Manish Paranjape resigned as Chief Technology Officer at BTCS Inc..

“On February 3, 2025, Mr. Manish Paranjape resigned as Chief Technology Officer of BTCS Inc.”

Ashley DeSimone was appointed as Director at BTCS Inc..

“On April 15, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Ashley DeSimone as a member of the Board.”

Carol Van Cleef resigned as director at BTCS Inc..

“On January 26, 2024, Ms. Carol Van Cleef notified BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as a director effective January 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the Plan from 7 million to 12 million shares at the 2023-07-11 meeting.

“Proposal 5 . The Company’s stockholders voted to approve an amendment to the Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the Plan from 7 million to 12 million shares. Proposal 5 passed. The amendment to the Plan is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 5,126,752 773,192 23,147 3,276,553”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of RBSM LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-07-11 meeting.

“Proposal 4 . The Company’s stockholders voted to ratify the appointment of RBSM LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Proposal 4 passed. Votes Against Abstentions 8,798,547 179,572 221,522”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders rejected Approval of an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 20 million to 200 million shares at the 2023-07-11 meeting.

“Proposal 3 . The Company’s stockholders voted to approve the amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 20 million to 200 million shares. Proposal 3 did not pass. Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 5,256,938 799,415 22,352 3,120,939”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 97.5 million to 975 million shares at the 2023-07-11 meeting.

“Proposal 2 . The Company’s stockholders voted to approve the amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 97.5 million to 975 million shares. Proposal 2 passed. Votes Against Abstentions 7,546,868 1,593,071 59,702”
Shareholder Votes

BTCS Inc. shareholders approved Election of five members to the Company’s Board of Directors for a one-year term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders at the 2023-07-11 meeting.

“Proposal 1 . The Company’s stockholders voted to elect the following five directors to hold office for a one-year term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders. Each of the five nominees was elected. Directors Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Charles Allen 5,802,628 120,465 3,276,551 Michal Handerhan 5,768,390 154,703 3,276,551 Melanie Pump 5,722,707 200,385 3,276,552 Charles Lee 5,319,438 603,654 3,276,552 Carol Van Cleef 5,308,339 614,753 3,276,552”
Governance Changes

BTCS Inc.: Filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Designation for Series V Preferred Stock, changing convertibility, duration, liquidation preference, and dividend rights (effective 2023-04-17).

“On April 14, 2023, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Designation (the “Amendment”) for its Series V Preferred Stock (the “Series V”) related to the previously announced dividend (the “Dividend”) payable in shares of Series V. The Amendment was accepted by the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on April 17, 2023.”
Governance Changes

BTCS Inc.: Created Series V Convertible Preferred Stock and filed Certificate of Designation with Nevada, amending the articles of incorporation.

“created a new series of convertible preferred stock, designated Series V Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Voucher”), and plans to distribute these Vouchers to each and every shareholder of record as of a to be announced record date.”

Melanie Pump was appointed as Director at BTCS Inc..

“On October 1, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Melanie Pump as a member of the Board.”

David Garrity resigned as director at BTCS Inc..

“Effective September 30, 2022, Mr. David Garrity resigned as a director of BTCS, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Manish Paranjape was appointed as Chief Technology Officer at BTCS Inc..

“On February 22, 2022, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Manish Paranjape as Chief Technology Officer of the Company.”

Michael Prevoznik was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at BTCS Inc..

“On November 30, 2021, BTCS Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Michael Prevoznik as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of December 1, 2021.”

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