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Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) replaces MaloneBailey with Deloitte as auditor

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bitdeer Technologies Group changed its external auditor, dismissing MaloneBailey, LLP and appointing Deloitte & Touche LLP in Singapore as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, effective August 3, 2026.

MaloneBailey’s reports on the consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualifications. Bitdeer reports no disagreements or reportable events with MaloneBailey, other than material weaknesses previously disclosed in the Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed April 21, 2025. Bitdeer also plans to use this report and MaloneBailey’s SEC letter to meet Item 16F(a) auditor-change disclosure requirements in a future Form 20-F.

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Filing Explained

The August 3 Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into Bitdeer’s listed Form F-3 and Form S-8 registration statements, making this auditor-change disclosure part of those registration-statement filings.

Auditor dismissal date August 3, 2026 Date the Audit Committee approved dismissal of MaloneBailey
New auditor appointment date August 3, 2026 Effective date Deloitte was appointed as independent auditor
Fiscal years audited by MaloneBailey Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 Periods covered by MaloneBailey’s reports on consolidated financial statements
Future audit period for Deloitte Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 Period for which Deloitte will serve as independent auditor
2024 Form 20-F filing date April 21, 2025 Filing date of Form 20-F that reported material weaknesses
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"appointed Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
reportable events regulatory
"no reportable events (as that term is described in Item 16F(a)(1)(v)"
Reportable events are significant incidents or changes a company is legally required to disclose to regulators and the public, such as major safety problems, legal actions, financial irregularities, or management changes. They matter to investors because these events can alter a company’s risk profile or future performance, much like a dashboard warning light signals a problem that could affect a car’s safety or reliability. Timely disclosure helps investors make informed decisions and maintain market fairness.
material weaknesses financial
"other than the material weaknesses reported by management under Item 15"
Material weaknesses are significant flaws in a company’s systems for ensuring its financial reports are accurate and reliable. Like a broken lock on a safe, they increase the chance that financial statements contain big errors or omissions, which can mislead investors about performance and risk; discovering one often raises questions about management oversight, may lead to restated results, and can affect investor confidence and a company’s valuation.
Form 20-F regulatory
"Item 16F(a) of its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

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FAQ

What auditor change did Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) disclose in August 2026?

Bitdeer Technologies Group dismissed MaloneBailey, LLP and appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP in Singapore as its independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, effective August 3, 2026.

Did Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) report any disagreements with MaloneBailey?

No. Bitdeer states there were no disagreements with MaloneBailey on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope, and no reportable events during 2024, 2025, and through August 3, 2026, other than previously disclosed material weaknesses.

For which fiscal years did MaloneBailey audit Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR)?

MaloneBailey audited Bitdeer’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Its reports for those years contained no adverse opinion, no disclaimer of opinion, and no qualifications or modifications.

When is Deloitte’s engagement with Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) effective and for what period?

Deloitte’s engagement is effective August 3, 2026 as Bitdeer’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved this appointment on that same date.

How will this auditor-change report affect Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR)’s Form 20-F disclosures?

Bitdeer intends to use this report and Exhibit 16.1, MaloneBailey’s letter to the SEC, to satisfy Item 16F(a) auditor-change reporting requirements in its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, to the extent permitted.

What prior material weaknesses does Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) reference in connection with this auditor change?

Bitdeer references material weaknesses in internal control reported by management under Item 15 of its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed on April 21, 2025. These are identified as the only reportable events with MaloneBailey.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission file number: 001-41687

 

 

 

BITDEER TECHNOLOGIES GROUP

 

 

 

08 Kallang Avenue

Aperia tower 1, #09-03/04

Singapore 339509

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.  Form 20-F  ☒   Form 40-F  ☐

 

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This Current Report on Form 6-K (this “Current Report”) is hereby incorporated by reference in the registration statements of Bitdeer Technologies Group (the “Company”) on Form F-3 (No. 333-273905, No. 333-278027, No. 333-278029, No. 333-280041, No. 333-283732 and No. 333-289855) and Form S-8 (No. 333-272858 and No. 333-275342), to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

 

The Company is furnishing this Current Report to report the dismissal of MaloneBailey, LLP (“MaloneBailey”) and the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, located in Singapore (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. In connection with the change of auditor, the Company provides the following:

 

Dismissal of MaloneBailey, LLP

 

On August 3, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company approved the dismissal of MaloneBailey as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective on August 3, 2026.

 

The reports of MaloneBailey on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, and the subsequent period through August 3, 2026, there were (i) no disagreements (as that term is described in Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F) between the Company and MaloneBailey on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of MaloneBailey, would have caused MaloneBailey to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in MaloneBailey’s reports on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for such years, and (ii) no reportable events (as that term is described in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F) other than the material weaknesses reported by management under Item 15 of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed on April 21, 2025.

 

The Company provided MaloneBailey with a copy of the disclosures it is making in this Current Report and requested that MaloneBailey furnish it with a letter addressed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) stating whether or not MaloneBailey agrees with the above disclosures and, if not, stating the respects in which MaloneBailey does not agree. A copy of MaloneBailey’s letter to the SEC, dated August 3, 2026, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report.

 

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Engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP

 

On August 3, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of Deloitte as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, effective on August 3, 2026.

 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, and the subsequent period through August 3, 2026, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted with Deloitte regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed, (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to the Company that Deloitte concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to accounting, auditing or financial reporting issues, (iii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement (as that term is described in Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F and the related instructions thereto), or (iv) any reportable event (as that term is described in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F).

 

The Company intends to use this Current Report and the accompanying exhibit to satisfy its reporting obligations under Item 16F(a) of its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 to the extent provided in and permitted by Paragraph 2 of the Instructions to Item 16F of Form 20-F and plans to incorporate Exhibit 16.1 by reference into its Form 20-F to the extent necessary to satisfy such reporting obligations.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
16.1   Letter from MaloneBailey to the SEC

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Bitdeer Technologies Group
   
  By: /s/ Jihan Wu
  Name:  Jihan Wu
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: August 3, 2026

 

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