Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) appoints Michael G. Potter as new CFO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bitdeer Technologies Group is changing its chief financial officer. Jianchun Liu has resigned as CFO for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2026, and will stay on as principal advisor after that date. The company states his departure does not involve any dispute about operations, policies or practices.

The board has appointed Michael G. Potter as the new CFO, effective May 26, 2026. He brings prior CFO experience at Corsair Gaming, Canadian Solar and several semiconductor companies, plus board and audit committee roles in the renewable energy sector.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Bitdeer transitions CFO role to an experienced external hire while retaining the outgoing CFO as advisor.

Bitdeer is managing a planned CFO transition where Jianchun Liu leaves the CFO position for personal reasons but remains as principal advisor. The company explicitly notes there are no disputes regarding operations, policies or practices, which helps frame this as an orderly leadership change.

Incoming CFO Michael G. Potter has extensive public-company experience, including leading Corsair Gaming’s IPO and capital markets deals, and prior roles at Canadian Solar and semiconductor firms. This background may support Bitdeer’s capital markets activities, while continuity from Liu’s advisory role could ease the transition after June 30, 2026.

Key Figures

Form type: Form 6-K Effective date of new CFO: May 26, 2026 Effective date of Liu resignation: June 30, 2026 +2 more

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Form type Form 6-K Report of foreign private issuer

Effective date of new CFO May 26, 2026 Michael G. Potter appointment

Effective date of Liu resignation June 30, 2026 End of CFO tenure; transition to advisor

Corsair Gaming CFO tenure November 2019 to December 2025 Prior role held by Michael G. Potter

Canadian Solar CFO tenure July 2011 to May 2016 Prior experience of Michael G. Potter

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, Form F-3, Form S-8, +1 more

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Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Form F-3 regulatory

"incorporated by reference in the registration statements of Bitdeer Technologies Group on Form F-3"

Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.

Form S-8 regulatory

"and Form S-8 (No. 333-272858 and No. 333-275342)"

A Form S-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration that lets a public company set aside shares for employee benefit plans and stock-based compensation. Think of it as opening a dedicated account that authorizes the company to issue or reserve stock for workers and directors; it matters to investors because it enables share dilution when those awards are granted or exercised and signals how management is compensated and incentivized.

principal advisor financial

"after which Mr. Liu will remain with the Company in the role of principal advisor"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 May 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 report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference in the registration statements of Bitdeer Technologies Group 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 OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Mr. Jianchun Liu has tendered his resignation as the Chief Financial Officer of Bitdeer Technologies Group (the “Company”), effective on June 30, 2026. Mr. Liu’s resignation was due to personal reasons and was not the result of any dispute or disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Liu will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer through June 30, 2026 to ensure an orderly transition, after which Mr. Liu will remain with the Company in the role of principal advisor.

The board of directors of the Company has approved the appointment of Mr. Michael G. Potter to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective on May 26, 2026.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Potter served as the chief financial officer of Corsair Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRSR) from November 2019 to December 2025, where he was a leader for the company’s initial public offering in September 2020 and oversaw multiple capital markets transactions. From 2016 to 2019, Mr. Potter worked as a business consultant, including interim chief financial officer work and advising a large pension fund. Mr. Potter served as the senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief legal officer of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) from July 2011 to May 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Potter held multiple chief financial officer roles in the semiconductor industry, including at Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) from 2009 to 2011, at NeoPhotonics Corporation from 2007 to 2009 and at STATS ChipPAC Ltd., a semiconductor company then listed on NASDAQ and the Singapore Exchange, from 2000 to 2007. Mr. Potter also served as a board member and audit committee chair of Cordelio Power, a privately held renewable energy platform backed by CPP Investments, from 2018 to March 2026 and a board member of Canadian Solar from 2007 to 2013. Mr. Potter obtained a graduate diploma of public accountancy from McGill University and a bachelor of commerce in accounting from Concordia University. Mr. Potter is a chartered professional accountant in Quebec, Canada.

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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: May 26, 2026

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FAQ

Why is Bitdeer (BTDR) changing its Chief Financial Officer?

Bitdeer is changing CFOs because Jianchun Liu resigned for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2026. The company states his resignation is not due to any dispute over operations, policies or practices, framing the move as a planned leadership transition rather than a conflict-driven departure.

When does the CFO transition at Bitdeer (BTDR) take effect?

The new CFO, Michael G. Potter, takes office on May 26, 2026, while Jianchun Liu remains CFO through June 30, 2026. This overlap provides a defined transition period before Liu shifts into a principal advisor role with the company.

Who is Bitdeer’s new CFO and what is his background?

Bitdeer appointed Michael G. Potter as its new CFO. He previously served as CFO of Corsair Gaming from 2019 to 2025, led its IPO, and held senior finance roles at Canadian Solar and several semiconductor companies, bringing extensive public-company and capital markets experience.

Will outgoing CFO Jianchun Liu remain involved with Bitdeer (BTDR)?

Yes. After stepping down as CFO effective June 30, 2026, Jianchun Liu will remain with Bitdeer as principal advisor. This ongoing role is intended to support an orderly transition and preserve institutional knowledge as leadership of the finance function changes.

Did Bitdeer report any disputes related to the CFO’s resignation?

Bitdeer explicitly states that Mr. Liu’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreements with the company regarding operations, policies or practices. This language signals that the change is presented as a personal decision rather than a governance or performance conflict.