Bitfarms Appoints Rachel Silverstein as U.S. General Counsel
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) has appointed Rachel Silverstein as U.S. General Counsel, effective November 1, 2024. Silverstein brings over 16 years of legal experience and extensive expertise in Bitcoin mining, having led transactions exceeding one gigawatt across multiple jurisdictions. She previously served as General Counsel at CleanSpark and co-founded Firm 21m, a law firm specializing in Bitcoin mining and energy companies. The appointment aims to improve operating efficiencies, enhance corporate governance, and reduce legal expenses as Bitfarms continues its U.S. expansion.
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) ha nominato Rachel Silverstein come Consigliere Legale degli Stati Uniti, a partire dal 1 novembre 2024. Silverstein porta con sé oltre 16 anni di esperienza legale e una vasta competenza nel mining di Bitcoin, avendo guidato transazioni che superano un gigawatt in diverse giurisdizioni. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Consigliere Legale presso CleanSpark e ha co-fondato Firm 21m, uno studio legale specializzato nel mining di Bitcoin e nelle aziende energetiche. Questa nomina mira a migliorare l'efficienza operativa, potenziare la governance aziendale e ridurre le spese legali mentre Bitfarms continua la sua espansione negli Stati Uniti.
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) ha nombrado a Rachel Silverstein como Abogada General de EE. UU., a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2024. Silverstein aporta más de 16 años de experiencia legal y una amplia experiencia en minería de Bitcoin, habiendo liderado transacciones que superan un gigavatio en múltiples jurisdicciones. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Abogada General en CleanSpark y cofundó Firm 21m, un bufete de abogados especializado en minería de Bitcoin y empresas de energía. La designación tiene como objetivo mejorar la eficiencia operativa, fortalecer la gobernanza corporativa y reducir los gastos legales a medida que Bitfarms continúa su expansión en EE. UU.
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF)는 2024년 11월 1일부터 Rachel Silverstein을 미국의 법률 고문으로 임명했습니다. Silverstein은 16년 이상의 법률 경험과 비트코인 채굴에 대한 폭넓은 전문 지식을 보유하고 있으며, 여러 관할권에서 1기가와트를 초과하는 거래를 이끌어왔습니다. 그녀는 이전에 CleanSpark에서 법률 고문으로 활동했으며, 비트코인 채굴 및 에너지 회사 전문 로펌인 Firm 21m을 공동 설립했습니다. 이 임명은 운영 효율성을 개선하고 기업 거버넌스를 강화하며 Bitfarms가 미국에서 계속 확장함에 따라 법률 비용을 줄이기 위한 것입니다.
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) a nommé Rachel Silverstein au poste de Conseiller Juridique des États-Unis, à compter du 1er novembre 2024. Silverstein apporte plus de 16 ans d'expérience juridique et une vaste expertise dans le domaine du minage de Bitcoin, ayant dirigé des transactions dépassant un gigawatt dans plusieurs juridictions. Elle a précédemment été Conseiller Juridique chez CleanSpark et a cofondé le cabinet Firm 21m, spécialisé dans le minage de Bitcoin et les entreprises énergétiques. Cette nomination vise à améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle, renforcer la gouvernance d'entreprise et réduire les frais juridiques alors que Bitfarms continue son expansion aux États-Unis.
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) hat Rachel Silverstein mit Wirkung zum 1. November 2024 zur General Counsel der USA ernannt. Silverstein bringt über 16 Jahre juristische Erfahrung und umfangreiche Fachkenntnisse im Bitcoin-Mining mit, nachdem sie Transaktionen von über einem Gigawatt in mehreren Jurisdiktionen geleitet hat. Zuvor war sie General Counsel bei CleanSpark und co-gründete die Kanzlei Firm 21m, die sich auf Bitcoin-Mining und Energieunternehmen spezialisiert hat. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Betriebseffizienz zu verbessern, die Unternehmensführung zu stärken und die Rechtskosten zu senken, während Bitfarms seine Expansion in den USA fortsetzt.
- Creation of new U.S. General Counsel role indicates U.S. market expansion
- Expected reduction in legal expenses through internalization of legal function
- Appointment brings specialized Bitcoin mining legal expertise
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This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated March 8, 2024, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 10, 2023.
TORONTO, Ontario and BROSSARD, Québec, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a global leader in vertically integrated Bitcoin data center operations, today announced that it has appointed Rachel Silverstein as U.S. General Counsel, a newly created role, effective November 1, 2024.
Ms. Silverstein has been a practicing attorney for over 16 years and is one of the most experienced Bitcoin mining-focused attorneys in the U.S., having served as lead counsel on well over a gigawatt worth of Bitcoin mining transactions across multiple states and countries. She is the co-founder of Firm 21m, a law firm dedicated to representing primarily Bitcoin miners, energy companies, investors and data center builders in all manner of commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic financings, energy supply agreements and hosting agreements. Prior to founding the firm, Ms. Silverstein held the positions of General Counsel at CleanSpark, Inc. from 2020 to 2023, and Corporate Counsel at Zappos, among others. She earned a bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University and a juris doctorate degree from William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
“We continue to strengthen the Bitfarms team and are thrilled to have a thought leader like Rachel join our team,” stated Ben Gagnon, Chief Executive Officer. “Internalizing this function will drive improved operating efficiencies, further enhance our corporate governance and reduce legal expenses. Rachel’s extensive expertise and proven track record with Bitcoin miners and data center builders will be invaluable as we continue to scale in the U.S. We look forward to her contributions as we continue to execute on our strategic initiatives and create further shareholder value.”
Ms. Silverstein stated, “Ben and the management team at Bitfarms are passionate, thoughtful and innovative leaders, and I am honored and excited to join the Company during such a pivotal time of growth. The Company has a compelling strategic vision, and I intend to leverage my industry acumen, deal-closing experience and operations-centric focus to execute on that vision with clarity, diligence and efficiency.”
About Bitfarms Ltd.
Founded in 2017, Bitfarms is a global vertically integrated Bitcoin data center company that contributes its computational power to one or more mining pools from which it receives payment in Bitcoin. Bitfarms develops, owns, and operates vertically integrated data centers with in-house management and company-owned electrical engineering, installation service, and multiple onsite technical repair centers. The Company’s proprietary data analytics system delivers best-in-class operational performance and uptime.
Bitfarms currently has 12 operating Bitcoin data centers and two under development situated in four countries: Canada, the United States, Paraguay, and Argentina. Powered predominantly by environmentally friendly hydro-electric and long-term power contracts, Bitfarms is committed to using sustainable and often underutilized energy infrastructure.
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