BTCS Engages Equity Stock Transfer as Transfer Agent for "Bividend” – the First Blockchain Dividend Payable in Ethereum

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BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) has partnered with Equity Stock Transfer (EST) to distribute the first-ever Ethereum-based dividend by a public company. The company will issue a "Bividend" of $0.05 per share along with a one-time loyalty payment of $0.35 per share, both payable in Ethereum (ETH).

This innovative move follows BTCS's 2022 milestone of issuing the first-ever Bitcoin dividend as a Nasdaq issuer. EST has established a compliant and efficient framework for this distribution. Shareholders can find detailed instructions for receiving their Bividend and loyalty payment at bividend.com and in the company's Form 8-K filing.

Positive

• First-ever Ethereum-based dividend ($0.05) plus loyalty payment ($0.35) from a public company
• Implementation of secure framework preventing shares from being lent to short sellers
• Partnership with SEC-registered transfer agent ensures compliant distribution

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• Additional steps required for shareholders to claim their Ethereum-based distributions

SILVER SPRING, Md. and NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a blockchain technology-focused company, short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, and Equity Stock Transfer, LLC (“EST”), a fully independent SEC registered transfer agent, announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a first-of-its-kind blockchain dividend, or “Bividend”, of $0.05 per share and a one-time loyalty payment of $0.35 per share, both payable in Ethereum (ETH). These distributions mark the first Ethereum-based dividend issued by a public company.

“In 2022, BTCS issued the first ever Bitcoin dividend as a Nasdaq issuer. EST created a framework to make this possible in a compliant, cost-effective, and efficient manner. BTCS is now issuing an Ethereum dividend and using the same secure framework we set in place in 2022. We could not be more delighted to be at the forefront of continued innovation,” said Mohit Bhansali, CEO of EST.

“As a longtime partner of BTCS, I am confident in EST’s ability to support our investors in transferring and safeguarding their shares in book entry,” said Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS. “Not only will our investors receive a tangible benefit, but they’ll also have the peace of mind knowing their shares won't be lent to short sellers.”

Full details detailing how shareholders can receive the Bividend and loyalty payment are located at bividend.com and disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2025.

About BTCS:
BTCS Inc. (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, is a U.S.-based Ethereum-first blockchain technology company committed to driving scalable revenue and ETH accumulation through its hallmark strategy, the DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel, an integrated approach to capital formation and blockchain infrastructure. By combining decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and traditional finance (“TradFi”) mechanisms with its blockchain infrastructure operations, comprising NodeOps (staking) and Builder+ (block building), BTCS offers one of the most sophisticated opportunities for leveraged ETH exposure, driven by scalable revenue generation and a yield-focused ETH accumulation strategy. Discover how BTCS offers operational and financial leveraged exposure to Ethereum through the public markets at www.btcs.com.

About Equity Stock Transfer:
Equity Stock Transfer (“EST”) is a New York City based SEC-registered and bonded full-service transfer agent and registrar formed by securities law professionals for publicly traded and private companies. EST provides a full suite of cap table management tools and offers proxy management, virtual shareholder meetings and online voting as well as various share depository and paying agent services for domestic and international clients. For over 10 years EST has provided unparalleled personal attention and technology for intelligent automation and customer service. For additional information, please contact info@equitystock.com.

BTCS Social Media:
X: https://x.com/NasdaqBTCS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasdaq-btcs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NasdaqBTCS

BTCS Investor Relations:
Charles Allen – CEO
X: @Charles_BTCS
Email: ir@btcs.com

Equity Stock Transfer Contact Information:
Email: bividend@equitystock.com
Phone: 212-575-5757

FAQ

What is the BTCS Bividend and how much will shareholders receive?

BTCS is offering a $0.05 per share Bividend (blockchain dividend) plus a $0.35 per share one-time loyalty payment, both payable in Ethereum (ETH).

When did BTCS announce their Ethereum dividend payment?

BTCS announced their Ethereum-based dividend payment on August 21, 2025.

How can BTCS shareholders claim their Ethereum dividend?

Shareholders can find detailed instructions for claiming their Ethereum dividend at bividend.com and in the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 18, 2025.

Who is handling the distribution of BTCS's Ethereum dividend?

Equity Stock Transfer (EST), an SEC-registered transfer agent, is handling the distribution using their secure framework developed for BTCS's previous Bitcoin dividend in 2022.

What makes BTCS's Ethereum dividend significant?

This marks the first-ever Ethereum-based dividend issued by a public company, following BTCS's previous milestone of issuing the first Bitcoin dividend as a Nasdaq issuer in 2022.