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BTCS Inc.
Btcs Inc.
Company typePublic company
IndustryTechnology
FoundedJune 2013; 11 years ago (2013-06)
Founders
  • Michal Handerhan
  • Timothy Sidie
HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Key people
Charles W. Allen,
Manish Paranjape
ServicesCryptocurrency stock
RevenueIncrease US$1.03 million (2023)
Number of employees
30 (2024)
Websitewww.btcs.com
Footnotes / references
Financials as of January 31, 2023

BTCS Inc. is a blockchain technology company[1] that allows investors to stake digital assets on a decentralized platform integrated by the Web3 data network protocol.[2] In June 2013, the company was cofounded by Michal Handerhan, Timothy Sidie and Charles W. Allen[3] and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.[4] BTCS is the first company that rewards shareholders in Bitcoin cryptocurrency dividends payouts.[5] In BTCS was listed as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market in February 2014 under the ticker symbol of "BTCS.[6]" BTCS hosts an online e-commerce marketplace where cryptocurrency investors may purchase merchandise with virtual assets such as Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH). BTCS Inc. authenticates proof-of-stake (PoS) with proof-of-work (PoW) concept by providing public signature for blockchain transactions.[7]

During an interview with Bloomberg, Charles W. Allen[8] discussed the volatility of digital cryptocurrency investments compared to a public company. Allen primarily focused on issues involving reliability and transparency of nontangible assets.[9]

Shareholders

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According to an announcement published on January 5, 2022, BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) a blockchain technology company has proclaimed its first-ever dividend payable in Bitcoin by a Nasdaq-listed company, which the Company refers to as a Bividend. A Bividend is a dividend payable to company shareholders of record at in Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Since 2014, BTCS has secured Bitcoin governance framework through supporting blockchain technology. [10] BTCS rewards shareholders in $0.05 per share in Bitcoin based on the Bitcoin price on the ex-dividend date. Investors may have the option to receive a payout through Bitcoin or stock shares.[6]

"We want to reward our long-time shareholders for their continued support and encourage financial freedom by providing the means to enable direct ownership of Bitcoin and other digital assets," Charles W. Allen announced in a press statement for Yahoo Finance News.[5] Allen stated in an interview with Securities Exchange Commission, “Now, we are the first Nasdaq-listed company to pay a Bividend, a dividend payable in Bitcoin at the option of our shareholders. This is a moment we have long anticipated since the Company purchased the domain, bividend.com, in February 2015. BTCS is now in the financial position required to execute on the Company’s vision.[10]"

The steps required to become a company shareholder on record for the books and record of our transfer agent, Equity Stock Transfer, and opt-in to the Bividend are outlined on bividened.com and disclosed on a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2022. Any shareholder who does not opt-in to receive a Bividend payout will receive an equivalent cash dividend.[10]

History

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On December 31, 2023, approximately 15.32 million stock shares of outstanding and common stock have been issued exactly 14.57 million shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding, precisely 3 million stock options including restricted stock units and 712,000 shareholder securities warrant. The securities were listed per common share with a market price set US$11.50 per stock during December 2023.[11]

Blockchain networks secured by BTCS include Ethereum, Cosmos ($ATOM), Avalanche ($AVAX), Axie Infinity ($AXS), Kava ($KAVA), Kusama ($KSM), Near ($NEAR), Polkadot ($DOT), Polygon Matic ($MATIC) and Solana ($SOL).

References

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  1. ^ Locke, Taylor (2022-01-06). "One company is offering dividends in bitcoin—but experts say it may be better to just buy the cryptocurrency directly". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  2. ^ Ember, Sydney (2014-12-04). "Second Bitcoin Auction Draws Fewer Bidders". DealBook. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  3. ^ "BTCS to Commence Trading on Nasdaq". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. September 13, 2021.
  4. ^ Leger, Donna Leinwand. "Bitcoin: Super currency or super fad?". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  5. ^ a b "BTCS First-ever Nasdaq-listed Company to Offer a Dividend Payable in Bitcoin". Yahoo Finance. January 5, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Nasdaq-Listed Firm Says It Will Offer the First Bitcoin Dividend". Bloomberg.com. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  7. ^ "Blockchain firm BTCS soars on retail rush for bitcoin dividends". Reuters. January 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "Charles W Allen, Btcs Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  9. ^ Watch Federal Government Auctions off Bitcoins - Bloomberg, 2015-03-05, retrieved 2024-11-13
  10. ^ a b c "BTCS First-ever Nasdaq-listed Company to Offer a Dividend Payable in Bitcoin". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  11. ^ Fox, Matthew. "Crypto company BTCS soars 67% after it announces first-ever bitcoin dividend". Markets Insider. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
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