Riot Platforms, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT) filed an 8-K on January 2, 2026 announcing a planned Chief Financial Officer transition. On March 1, 2026, current CFO Colin Yee will step down from the CFO role and immediately transition to a Senior Advisor position to support continuity across financial functions. Jason Chung, the company’s Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development & Strategy, will succeed Mr. Yee as CFO on the same date. The Compensation and Human Resources Committee approved the transition.

Key Details

• CFO Transition Date: March 1, 2026.
• Colin Yee will move to a Senior Advisor role; Riot entered into an amended and restated professional services agreement with Clear Capital Management Corporation dated January 1, 2026 to govern his Senior Advisor services.
• Jason Chung (current EVP, Head of Corporate Development & Strategy) will assume the CFO role effective March 1, 2026.
• The 8-K was signed by Colin Yee and filed January 2, 2026.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership change affecting the company’s finance leadership and reporting chain. The internal promotion of Jason Chung signals continuity in corporate development and strategy influence within the finance function. Investors should note the formal transition date and the Senior Advisor arrangement intended to provide a smooth handoff; monitor future filings for any additional details on compensation, responsibilities, or material agreements related to the change.