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Btcs

NASDAQ: BTCS

Silver Spring, US · Nevada corporation

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BTCS is a publicly traded company focused on Ethereum accumulation, operating blockchain infrastructure through block building, validator node operation, and DeFi/TradFi strategies to grow its ETH holdings. It positions itself as an Ethereum-focused public markets play generating revenue and value for shareholders.

Founders & leadership

MHMichal Handerhan
Michal HanderhanCo-founder and COO2013–2025
CACharles Allen
Charles AllenCEO and Chairman of the Board
MPMichael Prevoznik
Michael PrevoznikChief Financial Officer
TSTimothy Sidie
Timothy SidieCo-Founder, CTO | Startup Engineering, PHP, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, Data Center Architecture2013–2015He is a full-stack software engineer with over 15 years of experience across satellite software, cybersecurity, IoT, network security, and blockchain engineering, with prior experience managing and leading technical teams.
CACharles A. Kiser
Charles A. KiserChief Marketing Officer/EVP of Corporate Development2013–2015Charles A. Kiser is Chief Marketing Officer at BTCS, a publicly traded blockchain infrastructure company focused on Ethereum accumulation. He has background in high-performance computing and data center operations, with experience in the Bitcoin mining industry.
BHBenjamin Hunter
Benjamin HunterChief Technology OfficerBenjamin Hunter is VP of Engineering at BTCS, a publicly traded blockchain infrastructure company focused on Ethereum accumulation and validator node operation.

Board

MPMelanie Pump
Melanie PumpIndependent Director2022–2026
AD
Ashley DeSimoneBoard director
CL
Charles LeeBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$16.3M disclosed across 11 rounds · 2014–2025

▶$7.4MraisedMay 2025 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael PrevoznikExecutive Officer
  • Melanie PumpDirector
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ashley DeSimoneDirector
  • Charles LeeDirector
Offering amount
$7.4M
Amount sold
$7.4M
Minimum investment
$200K
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedNov 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles W AllenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$200K
Minimum investment
$200K
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedDec 2018 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles W AllenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$200K
Amount sold
$200K
Minimum investment
$200K
Proceeds to insiders
$75K
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2017 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • David GarrityDirector
  • Jonathan ReadDirector
  • Charles AllenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
Minimum investment
$33.3K
Proceeds to insiders
$230K
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedJun 2017 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles W AllenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$250K
Proceeds to insiders
$377K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$220KraisedJan 2017 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles W AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$220K
Amount sold
$220K
Proceeds to insiders
$23K
Placement agents
NA
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$125KraisedJun 2016 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles W AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michal HanderhanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$375K
Amount sold
$125K
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedJan 2016 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles AllenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michal HanderhanDirector
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$1.4M
Minimum investment
$150K
Sales commissions
$14.3K
Placement agents
Pickwick Capital Partners LLC
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Nevada
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Btcs do?
BTCS is a publicly traded company focused on Ethereum accumulation, operating blockchain infrastructure through block building, validator node operation, and DeFi/TradFi strategies to grow its ETH holdings. It positions itself as an Ethereum-focused public markets play generating revenue and value for shareholders.
Who founded Btcs?
Btcs was founded by Michal Handerhan.
How much funding has Btcs raised?
Btcs has disclosed $16.3M raised across 11 rounds.
Where is Btcs headquartered?
Btcs is headquartered in Silver Spring, US.