Blockchain Mining Continues Operational Expansion
MONTREAL, May 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blockchain Mining Ltd. (“BLCM” or the “Company”) (TASE:BLCM) (OTC:BITFY) through its ownership of Backbone Hosting Solutions Inc. (operating as “Bitfarms”), one of the largest blockchain technology companies in the world, is pleased to announce the following recent developments and operational achievements.
Operational highlights in recent weeks:
- Completion of transaction with Bitfarms and first month of trading as a combined entity;
- Acquisition of two industrial real estate properties which is the first major milestone associated with Bitfarms’ 98MW power contract and new computing centres within the municipality of Sherbrooke, Quebec. The total purchase price of these properties was CAD$4.75M and this was funded with balance sheet cash;
- Staff electricians and technicians are finalizing the installation of our custom made electrical transformers at Magog, Bitfarms’ fifth computing centre in Quebec. The infrastructure buildout is nearing completion and the new facility will have up to 10MW of capacity available;
- Acquisition and installation of 973 new ASIC miners adding 13.1 PH/s to current portfolio;
- Completion of platform testing associated with 100% owned and developed public mining pool. Direct pool ownership and administration will allow Bitfarms to increase profit margins on daily coin rewards and to grow transaction fees; and
- Bitfarms has completed construction of a brand-new centralized repair lab in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Our team of technicians have been trained directly by leading hardware manufacturers and will enable us to minimize hardware downtime.
“As an industry leader, Bitfarms continues to defend and grow its market share which is being funded organically through cashflow from current operations. Recent price stability in our cryptocurrencies of focus is encouraging, and we are excited to announce the continued expansion, development and vertical integration of Bitfarms,” said Wes Fulford, Chief Executive Officer of Bitfarms.
Bitfarms continues its expansion in Quebec, with the use of clean hydroelectricity. “Quebec is a global hub for blockchain technology, with a reliable grid, innovative universities and supportive policymakers,” said Pierre-Luc Quimper, President and Director at Bitfarms.
About Blockchain Mining Ltd.
Blockchain Mining Ltd. (TASE:BLCM) (OTC:BITFY) through its transaction with Backbone Hosting Solutions Inc. (Bitfarms) owns and operates blockchain farms that power the global decentralized financial economy. Bitfarms provides computing power to cryptocurrency networks such as bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, litecoin, and dash earning fees from each network for securing and processing transactions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since 2013, predecessors to Bitfarms have constructed 4 farms in Québec, Canada, which have 27.5 MW of installed capacity and over 200 Ph/s of installed hash-power. Bitfarms construction pipeline includes an additional 5 farms with a total of 167.5 MW of power capacity, including current operations.
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Source: Backbone Hosting Solutions Inc.
Released May 14, 2018