Bitcoin Depot has appointed Alex Holmes as its new chief executive officer and chair after Scott Buchanan stepped down from the position he assumed on Jan. 1, serving less than three months. The company clarified that his resignation was not linked to any internal disagreement. Holmes, who previously served on the board, brings 16 years of experience at MoneyGram, where he held senior roles including chief financial officer and chief executive officer, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and operational controls.
Company founder Brandon Mintz will transition from executive chair to a non-executive board position while continuing to support the leadership team as an adviser.
State Enforcement Actions Raise Industry Pressure
The leadership change follows increased scrutiny from regulators across several U.S. states targeting crypto ATM operations. Connecticut authorities recently suspended Bitcoin Depot’s money transmission license and issued a temporary cease-and-desist order, citing alleged violations such as excessive transaction fees and incomplete refunds to scam victims.
In Massachusetts, the attorney general filed a lawsuit in early February alleging overcharging practices and failure to adequately compensate affected consumers. Earlier in January, the company paid $1.9 million to Maine’s Consumer Credit Protection Bureau to settle claims tied to fraudulent transactions. Investigations have also been opened in Missouri, while Iowa filed legal action involving Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip over alleged scam-related transfers.
Revenue Outlook and Stock Performance Under Pressure
Bitcoin Depot recently lowered its financial outlook, projecting a 30% to 40% decline in revenue for 2026 due to what it described as a dynamic regulatory environment. Shares of BTM closed at $2.62, later rising to $2.74 after trading hours. The stock remains down 71% year-to-date and more than 94% below its previous all-time high of $45.36 recorded in mid-June.
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