Bitcoin mining firm Riot Blockchain to acquire rival Whinstone for $651 million
Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining firm Riot Blockchain is set to acquire rival Whinstone for $651 million.
Announcing the news on Thursday, Riot said it has signed a definitive agreement with bitcoin mining hosting facility Whinstone for the deal, a mix of cash and stock. Riot will pay Whinstone owner Northern Data $80 million in cash and the remainder in shares, around a 12% stake.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
“After the consummation of this transaction, we will have created a very clear path for the Company’s future growth,” said Riot CEO Jason Les. “Riot will wholly own the largest Bitcoin mining facility in North America, with very low power costs, and one of the most talented development teams in the industry.”
This is a developing story and will be updated…
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Author: Yogita Khatri
