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Bitfarms expands into Pennsylvania amid Riot’s growing stake
14.6.2024
Bitfarms announces U.S. expansion in Pennsylvania, while Riot Platforms increases its ownership stake in the company to 14%
Bitfarms deploys “Poison Pill” to block Riot Platforms takeover
13.6.2024
The Chief Executive Officer of Riot Platforms, Jason Les, has criticized Bitfarms’ move to block share purchases. Bitfarms has said it is potentially a hostile takeover, while Riot has defended its move by saying that its poison pill plan falls outside the traditional business norms....
Bitfarms pushes back against Riot’s $950M takeover attempt
13.6.2024
Riot's $950 million buyout offer is met with resistance as Bitfarms’ stakeholders and special committee deem it undervalued and not in shareholders’ best interests
Bitcoin miners rise 10% after Trump promises to back US miners
13.6.2024
The biggest winners on June 12 were TeraWulf, Hut 8 Mining and Core Scientific
Trump hosts Bitcoin mining executives at Florida residence
12.6.2024
Executives from the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry pitched the presidential candidate on how they could strengthen the electrical grid and create new jobs
Bitfarms adopts shareholder rights plan as Riot attempts takeover
10.6.2024
The plan, which passed after Bitfarms’ shareholder meeting, will complicate Riot’s effort but not necessarily stop it from succeeding
Bitfarms Adopts Defensive Measures Against Riot Platforms’ Takeover
10.6.2024
Bitfarms Ltd. has adopted a shareholder rights plan to protect the integrity of its ongoing Strategic Alternatives Review Process. This plan was unanimously approved by the Board and involves issuing rights to shareholders to prevent unwanted takeovers. Riot Platforms Inc., which owns 11.62%...
Meta faces backlash in EU for AI data usage without user consent
6.6.2024
The complaints claimed that Meta’s recent privacy policy changes would allow the company to utilize years of personal posts, private images, and online tracking data for its AI technology
Riot Platforms bounces after damning report claiming collapse
6.6.2024
Riot shares recovered from more than a 9% dip in the first hour of trading following a damning report from short seller Kerrisdale Capital
Riot Platforms Falls After the Bitcoin Miner Is Targeted by Short-Seller Kerrisdale
5.6.2024
The short-seller has targeted MicroStrategy previously
Bitcoin halving impacts miner Riot’s revenue by 43% despite new facility
5.6.2024
To keep up with the declining Bitcoin rewards, Riot Platforms opened a new mining facility near Corsicana, Texas
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway did crash 99% ...against Bitcoin since 2015
4.6.2024
Allocating just 1% of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio to Bitcoin could have boosted Warren Buffett's profits by over 25%
Halving full effect: Bitfarms crypto mining revenue falls 42% in May
4.6.2024
The Bitcoin mining firm also blamed “unusually cold temperatures” at its Rio Cuarto facility in Argentina for the fall in Bitcoin production
Hong Kong Reveals 17 Crypto Trading Platform Applicants as New Regulations Take Effect
3.6.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of two licensed crypto trading platforms and 17 pending applicants under the new regulations that went into effect on June 1. The financial regulator stresses that operating without a license is a criminal offense and commits...
Study: Crypto Losses 28% Lower in May; Attackers Primarily Targeting Defi Platforms
2.6.2024
In May, cybercriminals were less successful in their attacks on decentralized platforms, resulting in losses attributed to hacks and fraud incidents amounting to approximately $52.4 million. During the same period last year, digital assets worth $59.3 million were lost to similar attacks. Gala...
US Treasury: NFTs and NFT Platforms Highly Susceptible to Fraud and Scams
31.5.2024
A risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Treasury Department found that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and related platforms are highly susceptible to use in fraud and scams. The risk assessment also warns that criminals can exploit NFTs to launder illicit proceeds or “obfuscate the source...
Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
30.5.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is a criminal offense and will enforce compliance....
Bitfarms Rejected $950 Million Riot Platforms’ Acquisition Proposal, Citing Undervaluation
29.5.2024
Bitfarms, a global Bitcoin mining company, has confirmed receiving and rejecting an acquisition proposal from Riot Platforms on April 22, 2024.
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Bitfarms Says Riot Bid 'Significantly Undervalues' Crypto Miner, Is Exploring Options
29.5.2024
Riot Platforms Is Best Suited to Consolidate Bitcoin Mining Sector: Bernstein
29.5.2024
The company has the financial capacity to consolidate the bitcoin mining space, the report said