Written by Turner Wright, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Sam Bourgi, Staff Editor.
Written by Turner Wright, Staff Writer.
Reviewed by Sam Bourgi, Staff Editor.
Bitcoin Depot filing casts doubt on company’s future amid lawsuits
Latest NewsPublishedMay 15, 2026
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Source: SEC
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According to its SEC filing, Bitcoin Depot reported that its revenue decreased by $80.7 million for the three months ending March 31 compared to that in the first quarter of 2025, “primarily due to a decrease in transaction volume driven by a combination of regulatory impacts and enhanced compliance controls.” The company also reported a net loss of $9.5 million over the same period.
In March, Bitcoin Depot appointed Alex Holmes as CEO, replacing Scott Buchanan, who served in the position for three months. Holmes was the CEO of MoneyGram from 2016 until 2024, where, according to Bitcoin Depot, he had a reputation for “global regulatory compliance.”
Shares of Bitcoin Depot on the Nasdaq under the ticker BTM declined by more than 40% in the previous five days, from $5.01 to $2.93.
Canada weighing countrywide crypto ATM ban
In April, the Canadian government released its Spring Economic Update for 2026, which said policymakers “propose to ban crypto ATMs” in response to scammers and criminals using the machines for money laundering. Under the proposal, Canadians would still be allowed to buy digital assets from brick-and-mortar money services businesses.
Bitcoin Depot reported to have about 220 machines deployed across Canada at the time of publication.
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