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Bitfarms Leadership Change: Ben Gagnon Named CEO
9.7.2024
Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq: BITF), a global bitcoin mining company, has appointed Ben Gagnon as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Gagnon, previously chief mining officer, has significantly contributed to Bitfarms’ growth over the past five years, the company said. Chairman Nicolas...
Bitfarms announces new CEO, Riot launches campaign as corporate dispute escalates
8.7.2024
The corporate battle for control of Bitfarms continues to evolve as the company appoints a new CEO while its board continues to be contested by Riot Platforms
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf is open to merger but not for ‘empire building’
8.7.2024
Expanding the number of Bitcoin machines or facilities “makes no sense” if profitability margins don’t increase, TeraWulf’s Kerri Langlais stressed
Bitcoin miner TeraWulf is open to merger but not for ‘empire building’
8.7.2024
Expanding the number of Bitcoin machines or facilities “makes no sense” if profitability margins don’t increase, TeraWulf’s Kerri Langlais stressed
Bitfarms mined 21% more Bitcoin in June amid Riot takeover attempts
2.7.2024
Bitfarms increased its online hashrate to 10.4 exahashes per second in June, marking a 39% month-on-month increase
Bitfarms adds board member to deter Riot Platforms takeover
28.6.2024
Despite initially planning to buy all Bitfarms’ shares at $2.30 per share, Riot withdrew the offer, stating that cooperating with Bitfarms’ current board was difficult
Riot seeks three Bitfarms board members, says it holds 14.9% stake
24.6.2024
The mining firm said it intended to replace Bitfarms board members — including its interim CEO — with three people “completely independent” of both companies
Bitcoin Miner Riot Platforms Ditches Bitfarms Takeover Bid, Seeks to Overhaul Board
24.6.2024
Riot is Bitfarms' largest shareholder, owning 14.9% of the firm
Crypto Biz: Riot Platforms and Bitfarms dispute escalates
14.6.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores the corporate battle between Riot Platforms and Bitfarms, Tether’s $1 billion budget for startups, Ripple Labs’ new custodian deal, and more
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
Riot acquires 13% Bitfarms stake as CEO decries ‘poison pill‘ strategy
12.6.2024
Bitfarms’ stock price on the Nasdaq has increased more than 56% in the last 30 days amid Riot Platforms’ attempt at a takeover
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%...
Bitfarms Sees 42% Revenue Drop in May Post-Bitcoin Halving
4.6.2024
Bitfarms, a Bitcoin mining firm, reported a 42% drop in crypto mining revenue in May, the first full month following the Bitcoin halving in mid-April, which reduced their Bitcoin production from 263 BTC in April to 156 BTC in May. The company attributed part of the decline in production...
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
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 to acquire Bitfarms to establish the largest public Bitcoin miner
29.5.2024
Riot intends to take over Bitfarms at a price of $2.30 per share, with the goal of creating the largest ever publicly registered Bitcoin miner. The result will be a substantial premium on Bitfarm’s price—24%—which will be a boon to shareholders. Riot is presently the biggest shareholder...