BTCS Inc. Changes Certifying Accountant

TL;DR

BTCS Inc. swapped accountants, effective March 30, 2026.

AI Summary

BTCS Inc. filed an 8-K on March 31, 2026, to report a change in its certifying accountant. The company's previous accountant was removed, and a new one has been appointed. This filing is effective as of March 30, 2026.

Why It Matters

A change in auditor can signal potential issues or a strategic shift in financial reporting oversight for the company.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in certifying accountants can sometimes indicate underlying financial reporting concerns or disagreements.

Key Players & Entities

• BTCS Inc. (company) — Filer of the 8-K report
• 0001436229 (company) — CIK number for BTCS Inc.
• 2026-03-31 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
• 2026-03-30 (date) — Period of report for the 8-K

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Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — nge on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value BTCS The Nasdaq Stock Mar

Filing Documents

• form8-k.htm (8-K) — 41KB
• ex16-1.htm (EX-16.1) — 1KB
• ex16-1_001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 290KB
• 0001493152-26-013812.txt ( ) — 601KB
• btcs-20260330.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• btcs-20260330_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
• btcs-20260330_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
• form8-k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

From the Filing

UNITED SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026 BTCS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 001-40792 90-1096644 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 303 W. Lancaster Ave #336 , Wayne , PA 19087 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code) (202) 987-8368 Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.001 par value BTCS The Nasdaq Stock Market (The Nasdaq Capital Market) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. (a) Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 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. The reports of RBSM on the Company's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period through March 30, 2026, there were (i) no disagreements (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) between the Company and RBSM on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of RBSM would have caused RBSM to make reference thereto in its reports on the financial statements of the Company for such years, and (ii) no "reportable events" (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). The Company has provided RBSM with a copy of the disclosures it is making in this Current Report on Form 8-K and requested that RBSM furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the statements made herein. A copy of RBSM's letter will be filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. (b) Appointment of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 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. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period through March 30, 2026, the effective date of FM's appointment, neither the Company, nor any party on behalf of the Company, consulted with FM with respect to either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of the audit opinion that might be rendered with respect to the Company's financial statements, and no written report or oral advice was provided to the Company by FM that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any matter that was subject to any disagreement (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) or a reportable event (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 16.1 Letter from RBSM LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded w

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