Herford, 20 May 2025 – Bitcoin Group SE (ISIN DE000A1TNV91) announces that Per Hlawatschek will leave the company's Management Board at his request on 20 May 2025. The Supervisory Board would like to thank Mr Hlawatschek for his many years of dedicated and successful service as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and member of the Management Board.

Per Hlawatschek has played a decisive role in shaping the development of Bitcoin Group SE in recent years. He was instrumental in the technological design and strategic development of the cryptocurrency trading platform Bitcoin.de, operated by futurum bank AG. In addition, he was responsible for the technological evaluation of potential investments and partnerships for Bitcoin Group SE and its subsidiaries.

„Per Hlawatschek has contributed significantly to the successful positioning of Bitcoin Group SE in the digital asset market through his innovative strength and expertise,“ says Alexander Müller, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bitcoin Group SE. „We thank him for his commitment and wish him all the best for his professional and personal future.“

Mr Hlawatschek's responsibilities will be assumed by the existing members of the Management Board.