Riot Platforms, Inc. filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2026, announcing the adoption of an updated Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. The updated policy, which is effective immediately on that date, applies to all directors, officers, employees, temporary employees, contractors, consultants, and interns of the Company and its subsidiaries.
The filing details several specific revisions to the Code. The amendments revise procedures for disclosing and approving conflicts of interest and corporate opportunities. The policy also expands protections for Company property and confidential information, explicitly including data, digital assets, and the use of artificial intelligence. The Company clarified that the Code does not limit an individual's ability to report potential violations to governmental agencies.
Additionally, the filing notes that procedures for reporting and raising concerns have been consolidated and enhanced, including a description of the types of misconduct that should be reported. The revisions also cover the enforcement of the Code and non-retaliation, outlining disciplinary actions that may result from violations. Finally, the Company updated the procedures for approving waivers of the Code.
The filing confirms that the amendments did not result in any waiver, explicit or implicit, of any provision of the Company's prior code of ethics. The full text of the updated Code is available on the Company’s website under the “Governance Documents” section of the Investor Relations page.
