8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)April 21, 2025

Fold Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in itscharter)

(866) 365-3277

Registrant’s telephone number, includingarea code

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election ofDirectors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 5, 2025, Fold Holdings, Inc. (“Fold” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Matthew McManus as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective as of April 21, 2025. In this role, he will serve as the Company’s principal operating officer until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until the earlier of his death, resignation or removal.

As the Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Mr. McManus, age 36, will work with senior management to oversee Fold’s day-to-day operations and facilitate the execution of the Company’s strategic plans. Prior to joining Fold in connection with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. McManus worked in various product roles at Unchained Capital, Inc. from May 2021 to April 2025, most recently as Chief Product Officer, leading the company’s product strategy, development, and execution. Before Unchained, Mr. McManus worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Twitter, Capital One, PBS & PBS KIDS, National Geographic, and Marriott. Mr. McManus earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Systems and Technology from the College of Engineering at Cornell University.

In connection with his position, it is expected that Mr. McManus will receive an annual base salary of $360,000 plus the ability to earn a bonus of up to 50% of such base salary per year, in each case less applicable withholdings and deductions. In addition, the Company expects to grant Mr. McManus an award of restricted stock units covering shares of the Company’s common stock under the Company’s 2025 Incentive Award Plan with standard vesting terms. The terms of Mr. McManus’s compensation package have not been finalized at this time but will be established by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing the material compensation terms when finalized.

Mr. McManus has entered into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2025.

Mr. McManus is the brother-in-law of Wolfe Repass, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. McManus and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company. In light of the familial relation between Mr. McManus and Mr. Repass and the amount of Mr. McManus’s anticipated compensation being in excess of $120,000, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors has reviewed and approved Mr. McManus’s appointment as a related person transaction pursuant to the Company’s Related Person Transaction Policy and Procedures.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the Company’s press release, dated May 5, 2025, announcing the appointment of Mr. McManus as Chief Operating Officer is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit 99.1

FoldHoldings Appoints Matthew McManus as Chief Operating Officer

PHOENIX, May, 5 2025 - Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) (“Fold” or the “Company”), the first publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, announces the appointment of Matthew McManus as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 21, 2025.

In his new role, Mr. McManus will spearhead Fold’s operational strategy, partnering closely with senior leadership to accelerate growth, optimize performance, and solidify the Company’s leadership position at the forefront of the bitcoin financial revolution.

Matthew brings extensive experience to Fold, having previously served as Chief Product Officer at Unchained Capital, Inc., where he led product strategy, development, and execution. Prior to his tenure at Unchained Capital, Mr. McManus held key roles helping globally recognized brands including Twitter, Capital One, PBS & PBS KIDS, National Geographic, and Marriott. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Systems, and Technology from Cornell University’s College of Engineering. His technical foundation, deep domain expertise and proven experience scaling high-performing teams, aligns strongly with Fold’s strategic vision for 2025 and beyond.

“We are excited to welcome Matthew to Fold as our new Chief Operating Officer,” said Will Reeves, CEO of Fold. “He brings exactly the kind of leadership Fold needs. His experience driving operational excellence and innovation within fintech will be instrumental as we continue to expand our footprint and empower consumers through accessible bitcoin solutions.”

For more information about Fold and its innovative bitcoin financial services, please visit FoldApp.com.

AboutFold

Fold (NASDAQ: FLD) is the first publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, making it easy for individuals and businesses to earn, save, and use bitcoin. With over 1,485 BTC in its treasury, Fold is at the forefront of integrating bitcoin into everyday financial experiences. Through innovative products like the Fold App and Fold Card, the company is building the bridge between traditional finance and the bitcoin-powered future.

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