Bitcoin Depot Taps Fintech Executive Alex Holmes for Board of Directors
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) has appointed Alex Holmes, former MoneyGram Chairman and CEO, to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective August 20, 2025. Holmes brings over 25 years of experience in payments, compliance, and blockchain innovation.
Holmes currently serves as Executive Vice Chairman of United Texas Bank and previously led MoneyGram International from 2016-2025, where he transformed the company into a global fintech leader and oversaw its $2 billion acquisition by Madison Dearborn Partners in 2023. Under his leadership, MoneyGram achieved recognition for workplace excellence and trustworthiness.
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) ha nominato Alex Holmes, ex presidente e CEO di MoneyGram, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione e nel Comitato di Revisione Contabile, con decorrenza dal 20 agosto 2025. Holmes porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nei settori dei pagamenti, della compliance e dell'innovazione blockchain.
Holmes ricopre attualmente il ruolo di Executive Vice Chairman di United Texas Bank e ha guidato MoneyGram International dal 2016 al 2025, trasformandola in un leader fintech globale e supervisionando la sua acquisizione da 2 miliardi di dollari da parte di Madison Dearborn Partners nel 2023. Sotto la sua guida, MoneyGram ha ottenuto riconoscimenti per l'eccellenza sul luogo di lavoro e per l'affidabilità.
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) ha nombrado a Alex Holmes, ex presidente y CEO de MoneyGram, en su Junta Directiva y en el Comité de Auditoría, con efecto desde el 20 de agosto de 2025. Holmes aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en pagos, cumplimiento y innovación en blockchain.
Holmes es actualmente Executive Vice Chairman de United Texas Bank y dirigió MoneyGram International entre 2016 y 2025, donde la convirtió en un referente fintech global y supervisó su adquisición de 2.000 millones de dólares por parte de Madison Dearborn Partners en 2023. Bajo su liderazgo, MoneyGram obtuvo reconocimientos por la excelencia laboral y la confianza.
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM)는 전 머니그램(MoneyGram) 회장 겸 CEO인 알렉스 홈즈(Alex Holmes)를 2025년 8월 20일부로 이사회 및 감사위원회에 선임했습니다. 홈즈는 결제, 컴플라이언스 및 블록체인 혁신 분야에서 25년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다.
홈즈는 현재 United Texas Bank의 Executive Vice Chairman을 맡고 있으며, 2016년부터 2025년까지 MoneyGram International을 이끌며 회사를 글로벌 핀테크 선도 기업으로 탈바꿈시켰고, 2023년 Madison Dearborn Partners에 의한 20억 달러 규모의 인수를 총괄했습니다. 그의 리더십 아래 MoneyGram은 직장 우수성 및 신뢰성 부문에서 인정받았습니다.
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) a nommé Alex Holmes, ancien président et CEO de MoneyGram, au conseil d'administration et au comité d'audit, à compter du 20 août 2025. Holmes apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les paiements, la conformité et l'innovation blockchain.
Holmes est actuellement Executive Vice Chairman de United Texas Bank et a dirigé MoneyGram International de 2016 à 2025, transformant l'entreprise en un leader fintech mondial et supervisant son rachat de 2 milliards de dollars par Madison Dearborn Partners en 2023. Sous sa direction, MoneyGram a été reconnu pour l'excellence au travail et la fiabilité.
Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) hat Alex Holmes, den früheren Vorsitzenden und CEO von MoneyGram, mit Wirkung zum 20. August 2025 in seinen Vorstand und den Prüfungsausschuss berufen. Holmes bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Zahlungsverkehr, Compliance und Blockchain‑Innovation mit.
Holmes ist derzeit Executive Vice Chairman der United Texas Bank und leitete MoneyGram International von 2016 bis 2025, wo er das Unternehmen zu einem globalen Fintech‑Führer machte und die 2‑Milliarden‑Dollar‑Übernahme durch Madison Dearborn Partners im Jahr 2023 beaufsichtigte. Unter seiner Führung erhielt MoneyGram Anerkennung für Arbeitsplatzqualität und Vertrauenswürdigkeit.
- Appointment of highly experienced fintech executive Alex Holmes with 25+ years in payments and compliance
- Strategic addition of former MoneyGram CEO who led $2B acquisition deal
- Enhanced board expertise in global expansion, regulatory compliance, and blockchain innovation
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Former MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Brings Two Decades of Payments and Compliance Expertise
ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today announced the appointment of Alex Holmes to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective August 20, 2025. Holmes is a globally recognized leader in payments, compliance, and blockchain innovation, with more than 25 years of experience guiding financial services companies through transformation, regulatory complexity, and global expansion. As a member of Bitcoin Depot’s Board and Audit Committee, Holmes will provide strategic guidance as the crypto industry continues to rapidly evolve.
“Alex has a proven track record of scaling financial services companies while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and consumer trust. His expertise will be critical in helping to guide Bitcoin Depot's next phase of growth,” said Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot. “As we continue to expand our footprint, set new industry standards of compliance, and expand crypto access for customers across North America and beyond, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Alex on board.”
Holmes currently serves as Executive Vice Chairman of United Texas Bank, a strategic advisor to several Web3 ventures including Orobit Inc., and a board member of Jingle Pay / Acamas Group in Dubai. He previously spent nearly two decades at MoneyGram International, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 2016-2025. During his tenure, Holmes led MoneyGram’s transformation into a global fintech powerhouse, expanding digital adoption, modernizing compliance infrastructure, and pioneering cross-border blockchain integration initiatives. Under his leadership, MoneyGram earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work, Most Trustworthy Companies in America, and a Top Workplace (2022–2025). He also oversaw the company’s
“Bitcoin Depot has built a unique and powerful platform at the intersection of cash and crypto, with a sustained focus on accessibility, consumer value, and compliance,” said Holmes. “I look forward to supporting Bitcoin Depot as it continues to strengthen its leadership in the BTM sector and advances its mission to bring crypto to the masses.”
For more information, visit www.bitcoindepot.com.
About Bitcoin Depot
Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 47 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 31 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with over 9,000 kiosk locations as of June 2025. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.
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