Bit Digital Announces Officer, Director Changes & Compensation
Ticker: BTBT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 12, 2025 · CIK: 1710350
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Bit Digital, Inc (BTBT) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $200,000, $30,000 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, compensation, governance
TL;DR
Bit Digital swapped execs and directors, expect new comp plans.
AI Summary
Bit Digital, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 12, 2025, reporting changes effective December 7, 2025. The filing indicates a departure of directors or certain officers, the election of new directors, and the appointment of certain officers, along with details on compensatory arrangements for these officers. It also includes financial statements and exhibits.
Why It Matters
Changes in board and executive leadership can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key personnel and compensation arrangements can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and financial performance.
Key Players & Entities
- Bit Digital, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- December 7, 2025 (date) — Effective date of reported changes
- December 12, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
FAQ
What specific changes were made regarding directors and officers?
The filing indicates a departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and the appointment of certain officers, effective December 7, 2025.
Are there details on new compensation arrangements?
Yes, the filing covers compensatory arrangements of certain officers, effective December 7, 2025.
What is the exact date of this 8-K filing?
The 8-K filing was made on December 12, 2025.
What is the principal executive office address for Bit Digital, Inc.?
The principal executive offices are located at 31 Hudson Yards, Floor 11, New York, NY 10001.
What is the SIC code for Bit Digital, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Bit Digital, Inc. is 6199, categorized under Finance Services.
Filing Stats: 842 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 9.6 · Accepted 2025-12-11 17:50:29
Key Financial Figures
- $200,000 — Ordinary Shares with a market value of $200,000 in consideration of Ms. Cassatt serving
- $30,000 — nin Inc. a monthly cash fee retainer of $30,000. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and E
Filing Documents
- ea0269172-8k_bitdigital.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- ea026917201ex10-01_bitdigi.htm (EX-10.01) — 31KB
- ea026917201ex10-02_bitdigi.htm (EX-10.02) — 47KB
- 0001213900-25-120806.txt ( ) — 292KB
- btbt-20251207_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- btbt-20251207_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- btbt-20251207.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- ea0269172-8k_bitdigital_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
02. Departures of Directors or Certain Officers;
Item 5.02. Departures of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (a) On December 7, 2025 Xiashu ("Bill") Xiong resigned from the Board of Directors (the "Board") effective January 1, 2026. He has served on the Board since October 23, 2023. (b) On December 9, 2025, Zhaohui Deng notified the Board that he was transitioning from his position as Chairman of the Board to an independent director effective December 9, 2025. (c) On December 9, 2025, the Board elected Ms. Amanda Cassatt to the Board for a one-year term, commencing January 1, 2026, or until her successor is elected and qualified. Ms. Cassatt is a leader in crypto and decentralizing technology. She is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, since July 2019, of Serotonin Inc,. a services company for institutions and startups in the blockchain and crypto industry. Serotonin provides consulting services to the Company, including narrative and thesis development for Ethereum; social media strategy and execution and public relations strategy and execution. Prior thereto, Ms. Cassatt was Chief Marketing Officer of ConsenSys from August 2016 until July 2019. There, she built and led marketing and design functions, introducing Ethereum and decentralized technology to the world. From 2014 until 2015, Ms. Cassett was Co-Founder and Editorial Director at Slant, New York. Prior to Slant, Ms. Cassatt was employed by the Huffington Post where she served as Special Projects Editor. Ms. Cassatt has a BA in English from Columba University. (d) On December 9, 2025, the Board awarded Mango Sticky Rice Limited, a Hong Kong entity controlled by Amanda Cassatt, restricted share units ("RSUs") to convert into 84,388 Ordinary Shares with a market value of $200,000 in consideration of Ms. Cassatt serving on the Company's Board of Directors. The RSUs shall vest fifty (50%) percent upon the Date of Grant; 25% three months thereafter and
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Exhibits No. 10.01. Director Agreement dated as of December 10 , 2025 by and between Bit Digital Inc. and Amanda Cassatt. No. 10.02. Consulting Agreement dated June 18, 2025 by and between Bit Digital Inc. and Serotonin Inc. No. 104. Cover page interactive data (embedded within the SBRL document). 1
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Bit Digital, Inc. Date: December 11, 2025 (Registrant) By: /s/ Sam Tabar Name: Sam Tabar Title: Chief Executive Officer 2