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Bitfarms has questioned the qualifications of Riot Platforms’ proposed board nominees, accusing Riot of using governance reforms as a cover for a takeover attempt. Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) miner Bitfarms has pushed back against its rival Riot Platforms‘ proposed board changes,…
![Riot Platforms warns Bitfarms against moves to solidify control](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-mining-equipment-option02-880x525.webp)
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Riot Platforms urges Bitfarms shareholders to back further board changes, warning the company against moves to entrench its current board. Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms urged Bitfarms‘ shareholders to support further changes to the company’s board at the upcoming Oct.…
![Riot increases stake in Bitfarms with $2.2m share purchase](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-X-Mining-could-reshape-Bitcoin-mining-via-staking04-880x525.webp)
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Riot continues to push its acquisition efforts, having recently acquired $2.2 million in Bitfarms shares. Riot Platforms has announced the purchase of 1 million common shares of its rival Bitfarms, raising its stake in the Canadian Bitcoin mining firm to…
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Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has announced leadership changes amid ongoing regulatory and takeover bid challenges. Canadian public Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms disclosed updates to its board of directors and executive team as it navigates ongoing regulatory challenges and a recent…
![Bitcoin mining analyst sees significant organic growth opportunities for Riot stock](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/09/crypto-news-Police-seizing-bitcoin-mining-machines-in-Venezuela01-880x525.webp)
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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms’ stock is a buy due to its significant organic growth opportunities, H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese said in a note. The Riot Platforms stock is down 34% year-to-date amid a broader correction for Bitcoin (BTC) and…
![Riot Platforms posts 52% decrease in Bitcoin production for Q2](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/09/crypto-news-Police-seizing-bitcoin-mining-machines-in-Venezuela02-880x525.webp)
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Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has released its Q2 financial results, showing a decline in mined crypto due to the recent halving. Colorado-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Riot Platforms has unveiled its Q2 financial results, highlighting a significant reduction in…
![Riot buys 10.23m more Bitfarms shares in July, increasing stake to 15.9%](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/08/CryptoMinersBros06-880x525.png)
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Riot Platforms has increased its acquisition efforts of Bitfarms by buying over 10 million more shares this month. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, Riot, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, now owns…
![Bitcoin mining stocks MARA and RIOT are rising: beware of an earnings shocker](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/08/crypto-news-cryptocurrency-mining-equipment-blurry-background-neon-color-cyberpu-880x525.jpg)
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Bitcoin mining stocks like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms rose by over 4% on Monday as cryptocurrencies bounced back. Bitcoin price made a bullish breakout Marathon Digital (MARA) shares rose to $22.45 while RIOT jumped to $11.7. Other Bitcoin (BTC)…
![Bitfarms adopts new ‘poison pill’ after Canadian regulator terminates previous one](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-court-peoples03-880x525.webp)
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The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has terminated Bitfarms’ first “poison pill” adopted to fend off a potential takeover attempt by rival Riot Platforms. A division of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal, ceased the shareholder rights plan…
![Analyst: Riot acquisition price of Block Mining is ‘justified,’ improves its hash rate](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Bitcoin-mining-equipment-option03-880x525.webp)
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Analysts from H.C. Wainwright claim that Riot’s acquisition of Block Mining is a great move for the company and its hash rate.
![Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms acquires rival Block Mining for $92.5m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-Bitcoin-mining-equipment-option03-880x525.webp)
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Colorado-based Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms has acquired its Kentucky-based competitor Block Mining to increase its operational capacity by 16 EH/s. Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot Platforms has acquired Block Mining, a Kentucky-based crypto mining firm, for $92.5 million to expand…
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Bitcoin mining stocks continued their recovery as Bitcoin continued rising during the weekend.
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Bitcoin price remained below $65,000 on Friday as Donald Trump avoided mentioning the coin and crypto in his speech at the Republican National Congress (RNC) event. Bitcoin (BTC)Â was trading at $64,200 Friday morning, roughly where it traded at 24 hours…
![Bitfarms announces special meeting date](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/02/bitcoin-mining-rigs-880x525.jpeg)
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Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the date for a special shareholder meeting following Riot Platforms’ attempt to acquire its rival. Bitfarms, one of the largest Canadian crypto mining companies, has announced a special shareholder meeting for October 29, in…
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Bitcoin mining stocks bounced back in Wednesday’s pre-market session, helped by the recent BTC rebound. Riot Platforms shares rose by over 1%, while Marathon Digital, the biggest miner in the industry, rose by 1.65%. Other companies like CleanSpark (CLSK), Iris…
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Bitcoin mining giant Bitfarms has appointed Ben Gagnon, who previously was chief mining officer, as the company’s new chief executive. Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Bitfarms announced in a Monday press release that it has appointed Ben Gagnon as its new…