BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) shares began Monday lower. The Akron, Ohio-based company, a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company announced that it has completed the first phase of previously-announced acquisition of crypto mining data centers and Bitcoin mining machines in Ethiopia.
To complete the first phase of the acquisition, the Company has made a cash payment of US$2.265 million and issued an aggregate number of 369,031,800 Class A ordinary shares to the sellers in exchange for a 35-megawatt operational and electrified crypto mining data center and 17,869 BTC mining machines. The second phase of the acquisition, which involves transfer of the remaining data centers to the Company, will close upon completion of construction of the remaining data centers, which is expected to occur in March or April 2025. Upon closing of the second phase, the Company will issue an additional 45,278,600 Class A ordinary shares as consideration.
The Company is strategically creating long-term value across the industry with its cryptocurrency ecosystem. Anchored by its cost-efficient data centers that strengthen its profitability with steady cash flow, the Company also conducts self-mining operations that enhance its marketplace resilience by leveraging self-developed and purchased mining machines to seamlessly adapt to dynamic cryptocurrency pricing. The Company also owns 7-nanometer BTC chips and has strong capabilities in the development of LTC/ DOGE miners and ETC miners.
BTCM shares fell 17 cents, or 4.4%, to $3.73.
