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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% of Bitfarms, made an unsolicited bid to acquire all shares and plans … Read more
Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its acquisition of Desiweminer, a noted player in the crypto ASIC design landscape. The agreement, finalized on June 3, 2024, involves the exchange of 20 million Bitdeer shares and introduces stringent transfer restrictions, with a vesting period extending up to seven years. Bitdeer and Desiweminer Join Forces in Multimillion-Share Acquisition Deal … Read more
Riot Platforms has announced a proposal to acquire Bitfarms to create “the world’s largest publicly listed bitcoin miner.” This offer includes cash and Riot stock, representing a 24% premium. Despite the initial rejection from Bitfarms’ Board, the proposal will be directly presented to shareholders. Riot asserts that the acquisition will establish a vertically integrated, geographically … Read more
In a strategic move to bolster its regulatory credentials, Ripple has announced its plan to acquire Standard Custody & Trust Company. This acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is set to enhance Ripple’s portfolio of digital asset solutions and regulatory licenses, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion. Ripple Plans to Acquire Standard Custody & Trust … Read more
The deal comes as Bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. are seemingly inching closer toward regulatory approval. Go to Source
Circle initially agreed to go public as part of a $4.5 billion merger in July 2021 but that deal fizzled out. Go to Source
Kraken is set to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as part of its European expansion plans. Go to Source
The new rigs will add 7.6 EH/s to the firm’s self-mining capacity, but won’t be installed until the first quarter of 2024. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the troubled bank Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was acquired by First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, which is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. First Citizens acquired all deposits and loans from SVB, as well as the 17 branches that SVB owned across the United States. Silicon Valley … Read more
After Credit Suisse Group AG announced it would borrow 50 billion Swiss francs from the Swiss National Bank, UBS Group AG is reportedly considering acquiring the banking giant. However, UBS is requesting that the government issue a backstop to protect against any losses if it purchases Credit Suisse. According to unnamed sources familiar with the … Read more