Riot Platforms to Raise Funds for Bitcoin Acquisition

Riot Platforms, Inc. announced a proposed $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes to fund bitcoin acquisitions and corporate initiatives. Riot Announces $500 Million Private Note Offering Riot Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIOT), a bitcoin mining company, disclosed plans for a $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030. The offering, subject to … Read more

Riot Pushes for Overhaul at Bitfarms Ahead of Key Shareholder Meeting

Riot Platforms Inc., the largest shareholder of bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms Ltd. with a 19.9% stake, issued an open letter calling for significant changes to Bitfarms’ governance ahead of the Oct. 29 special meeting. Riot criticized recent board changes as insufficient, emphasizing the need for independent directors to enhance shareholder value. The letter highlights concerns … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Acquire Stronghold Digital Mining in $125 Million Merger

On Wednesday, Bitfarms Ltd. announced plans to acquire Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $125 million, along with the assumption of $50 million in debt. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, aims to expand Bitfarms’ energy portfolio in the U.S. and integrate power generation capabilities … Read more

Report: Bitcoin Miners Strengthen Reserves Ahead of Fourth Halving

As we near the anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event, there are only 1,133 blocks left until we reach block 840,000, with the milestone expected to occur in about a week. Recent data from theminermag.com’s Miner Weekly on Thursday shows that bitcoin miners are conserving their reserves as the event draws close. With Halving on Horizon, … Read more

Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Secure Legal Victory in Bitcoin Mining Data Collection Lawsuit

In a landmark ruling, the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms Inc. have triumphed in their lawsuit against the Biden administration, successfully halting the data collection efforts on bitcoin mining operations. TBC and Riot Platforms Win Case Against Bitcoin Mining Data Survey The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has … Read more

Riot Platforms Highlights Risks Associated With Upcoming Bitcoin Halving Event in Annual Report

In its latest annual report, Riot Platforms, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining firm, outlines several significant risks that could impact its operations, including troubles in the broader crypto economy, potential decreases in onchain transaction fees, and the anticipated bitcoin halving event in April 2024. The company emphasizes the halving event’s potential to reduce mining rewards as … Read more