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Riot Proposes to Acquire Bitfarms for $2.30 Per Share
Riot Platforms proposes acquisition of Bitfarms to create the largest publicly listed Bitcoin miner.
Riot Platforms Reports Decline in May Bitcoin (BTC) Production, Expands Hash Rate
Riot Platforms announces a decrease in May 2024 Bitcoin production but boosts hash rate to 14.7 EH/s.
Riot Platforms Acquires 12% Stake in Bitfarms Ltd., Intends to Propose New Directors
Riot Platforms now holds a 12% stake in Bitfarms Ltd. and plans to nominate new directors to the board.
Bitfarms Responds to Riot Platforms' Alleged Disruption of Strategic Review
Bitfarms addresses Riot Platforms' actions amid its strategic alternatives review.
Bitfarms Implements Shareholder Rights Plan Amid Riot Platforms' Hostile Takeover Attempt
Bitfarms adopts a shareholder rights plan to counter Riot Platforms' takeover attempt and ensure fair value for shareholders.
Riot Platforms Criticizes Bitfarms' Adoption of Poison Pill
Riot Platforms criticizes Bitfarms for adopting a shareholder-unfriendly poison pill plan.
Riot Platforms Acquires 14% Stake in Bitfarms Ltd.
Riot Platforms, Inc. acquires a 14% stake in Bitfarms Ltd., increasing its holdings and planning to influence corporate governance.
Riot Platforms Calls for Special Meeting to Overhaul Bitfarms Board
Riot Platforms, owning 14.9% of Bitfarms, has called for a special meeting to nominate three independent directors, aiming for significant changes in Bitfarms' governance.
Bitfarms (BITF) Faces Shareholder Meeting Requisition from Riot Platforms
Bitfarms receives a requisition from Riot Platforms for a shareholder meeting to gain control of its Board of Directors, according to GlobeNewswire.
Riot Platforms Unveils Campaign Website Targeting Bitfarms Board Overhaul
Riot Platforms has launched a new website, www.ABetterBitfarms.com, as part of its efforts to reconstitute the Bitfarms Board of Directors.
Riot Platforms (RIOT) Reports June 2024 Bitcoin Production and Hash Rate Achievements
Riot Platforms (RIOT) exceeds Q2 2024 target with 22.0 EH/s hash rate, producing 255 BTC in June 2024. CEO highlights significant milestones.
Bitfarms (BITF) Schedules Special Shareholder Meeting Amid Riot Platforms Dispute
Bitfarms Ltd. has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for October 29, 2024, in response to a requisition by Riot Platforms. Shareholders of record as of September 26 are eligible to vote.
Riot Platforms (RIOT) Schedules Q2 2024 Earnings Call for July 31
Riot Platforms, Inc. announces its Q2 2024 earnings call, set for July 31, 2024. The call will discuss the company's financial results for the quarter.
Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal Terminates Bitfarms’ Poison Pill at Riot's Request
Riot Platforms successfully convinces the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal to terminate Bitfarms' Poison Pill, aimed at protecting shareholder rights.
Riot Platforms Acquires Block Mining to Boost Capacity to 2 Gigawatts
Riot Platforms, Inc. has acquired Block Mining, Inc., significantly expanding its operational and power capacity in the Bitcoin mining sector.
Riot Platforms Acquires 16.9% Stake in Bitfarms Ltd.
Riot Platforms, Inc. reports a significant stake increase to 16.9% in Bitfarms Ltd., aiming to influence the company's board composition.
Riot Platforms Reports 370 Bitcoin Production in July 2024 and Kentucky Expansion
Riot Platforms announces a 45% increase in Bitcoin production and its expansion into Kentucky, enhancing its mining capacity.
Riot Platforms Reports Q2 2024 Financials with $70M Revenue and 22 EH/s Hash Rate
Riot Platforms announced Q2 2024 results with $70M in revenue and a hash rate of 22 EH/s, despite the Bitcoin halving event.
Riot Platforms Increases Stake in Bitfarms to 18.9%
Riot Platforms, Inc. has announced an increase in its ownership of Bitfarms Ltd., now holding 18.9% of the company's common shares.
Riot Platforms Urges Bitfarms Shareholders to Elect New Directors at Upcoming Meeting
Riot Platforms calls for Bitfarms shareholders to vote for new board members to improve governance ahead of a crucial special meeting.
Riot Platforms Reports August 2024 Bitcoin (BTC) Production and Operational Highlights
Riot Platforms announced the production of 322 Bitcoin (BTC) in August 2024 and surpassed 10,000 Bitcoin held, detailing significant operational updates.
Bitfarms Addresses Riot's Misleading Claims Amid Acquisition Talks
Bitfarms responds to Riot's claims, emphasizing its commitment to shareholder value and strategic acquisitions.
Riot Platforms Announces Settlement Agreement with Bitfarms, Board Changes Enacted
Riot Platforms and Bitfarms Ltd. reach a settlement agreement, resulting in board changes and withdrawal of a shareholder meeting requisition.
Bitfarms and Riot Platforms Reach Settlement Agreement
Bitfarms Ltd. and Riot Platforms Inc. announce a settlement agreement ahead of the Special Meeting of Bitfarms Shareholders, with significant changes to the Board of Directors.
Riot Platforms Schedules Q3 2024 Earnings Call Amid Bitcoin Mining Developments
Riot Platforms, a leader in Bitcoin mining, announces its Q3 2024 earnings call for October 30, 2024. The call will discuss financial results and strategic developments.
Riot Platforms (RIOT) Achieves Revenue Surge Amid Bitcoin Halving Challenges
Riot Platforms reports a significant 65% revenue increase in Q3 2024, driven by Bitcoin mining expansion and strategic power management despite halving impacts.
Riot Platforms Expands Bitcoin (BTC) Production in October 2024
Riot Platforms reports a significant increase in Bitcoin production and hash rate deployment for October 2024, highlighting operational efficiency and expansion plans.
Riot Platforms' Major Expansion: Acquiring 66,560 Bitcoin Mining Rigs from MicroBT
Riot Platforms acquires 66,560 Bitcoin mining rigs from MicroBT, worth $290.5 million, strengthening its position in the cryptocurrency industry, potentially impacting Bitcoin mining dynamics post-halving.
Largest U.S. Public Pension Fund Holds Over 100,000 Shares in Bitcoin Miner RIOT Blockchain
The largest U.S. public pension fund, CalPERS increased its stake in RIOT Blockchain (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining firm, during Bitcoin’s sensational price surge at the end of 2020.
Nasdaq-Listed Riot Blockchain Posts a Profitable Third Quarter
Riot Blockchain Inc, one of the few blockchain companies to be listed on the Nasdaq has posted yet a profitable third quarter performance.
French Man Who Paid $500,000 In Bitcoin to Activists Involved in US Capitol Hill Riot Leaves Behind A Suicide Note
A Frenchman, who paid more than $500,000 In Bitcoin to Trump supporters left behind a scathing suicide note justifying his health difficulties.
Riot Blockchain Sees Growth in Q1 2020 Despite COVID-19 Disruption
Riot Blockchain Inc., one of the few listed public cryptocurrency mining companies in the United States on Nasdaq, reported financial results for Q1 of 2020, which ended on March 31. The company has seen a small growth in its earnings per share during this quarter. Riot Blockchain previously changed its name from Bioptix in 2017 after shifting its focus from biotechnology to Bitcoin mining. The company’s share price skyrocketed to a $38 high in late 2017, which then fell to $110 after Riot was accused of misleading investors by capitalizing on public interest in blockchain to drive up its share price. These claims have been dismissed on the basis that it was not proven that the company’s name was changed to drive up the share price.
Ethereum Killers: Emerging Smart Contract Platforms to Rival ETH Dominance
While Ethereum dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) cannot be denied, rival smart contract platforms the Ethereum Killers note significant value growth as well.
3 Platforms Making DeFi More Inclusive
Decentralized finance (DeFi) is taking the world by storm. Owners of cryptocurrencies can unlock an alternative financial system that offers better rewards than traditional bank accounts and carries more risk. Several trends in the DeFi space are emerging lately, as are the new protocols trying to capitalize on this momentum.
Top 4 Platforms to Purchase Christmas Gifts With Bitcoin
As the yuletide season is fast approaching, one of the most predominant thoughts on the minds of many people is the kind of gift to get for loved ones. Being a season of giving, there is no surprise that given that the usability of cryptocurrencies keeps increasing over the years, websites accepting cryptocurrencies have been on the rise as well.
South Korea Sees Surge in New Blockchain Platforms for Trading of Unlisted Stocks
South Korea’s progressive-thinking and liberal attitude on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies got another boost on May 11. Industry sources revealed the upcoming launch of two new blockchain-based exchanges to bolster the financial trading of unlisted equities.
EU’s Move to Bypass Encryption on Platforms like WhatsApp Sparks Indignation
European Union lawmakers have created a draft proposal that aims to circumvent end-to-end encryption, in a move to increase cybersecurity.
Will DeFi Migrate to New Blockchain Platforms with the Surge in Ethereum Gas Prices?
The rise of DeFi in 2020 has made experts question whether Ethereum could sustain the sheer volume of transactions in the long run.
Peter Schiff Mocks BTC Reliance on Platforms like PayPal, Says "Gold is Money, Bitcoin is not"
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is calling out Bitcoin again for requiring a third-party like PayPal to operate as a payment system, he said that "Gold is money and Bitcoin is not".
Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.