Bitcoin Depot Partners with Wild Bill's Tobacco for Multi-Store Pilot, Eyeing Wider Midwest Expansion
ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced a new retail partnership with Wild Bill's Tobacco, one of America's leading specialty tobacco retailers, with locations across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, and Missouri. The collaboration will commence with a pilot installation of Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 10 Wild Bill's stores with the opportunity to expand across the company's portfolio of more than 250 stores in the future.
"We're excited to welcome Wild Bill's customers to our network as we expand our footprint and further advance our mission to make Bitcoin access simple, secure, and convenient," said Scott Buchanan, President & COO of Bitcoin Depot. "By partnering with trusted, high-traffic retailers like Wild Bill's, we meet customers where they already shop and ensure they can buy Bitcoin safely and easily while running everyday errands."
Founded in 1994, Wild Bill's is a well-established Midwest retailer known for its broad product selection and steady customer traffic. Its convenient neighborhood presence provides an accessible and convenient environment for customers to access Bitcoin while making everyday purchases.
"Wild Bill's has always focused on providing customers with new, value-added services," said Justin Samona, VP of Business Development for Wild Bill's. "Partnering with Bitcoin Depot now brings a trusted crypto solution into our stores, and this pilot will allow our teams to fine-tune an intentional rollout and deliver the best customer experience, setting the stage for a broader expansion in the months ahead."
This news comes during a pivotal year of growth and momentum for Bitcoin Depot, which also recently expanded its operations into Hong Kong. In 2025 alone, Bitcoin Depot has announced multiple strategic retail partnerships, asset acquisitions, executive appointments, a series of BTC treasury updates, and the rollout of its enhanced compliance program. In August, Bitcoin Depot was named to Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Companies 2025.
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 August 2025. Learn more at www.bitcoindepot.com.
About Wild Bill's
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Wild Bill's Tobacco has grown to become the second largest tobacco retailer in the United States and the #1 retailer in Michigan. With more than 240 locations across Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Missouri, and Indiana, Wild Bill's is committed to delivering the best selection of products at competitive prices while providing exceptional customer service. Inside every Wild Bill's store, customers will also find a walk-in humidor stocked with premium cigars from around the world.
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