BIT Mining Limited Receives Notice Regarding NYSE Continued Listing Standards

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BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) announced it received a notice from the NYSE for non-compliance with the minimum share price requirement, as its ADSs closed below $1.00 over a 30-day trading period ending July 28, 2022. The Company has a Cure Period of six months to achieve compliance. If compliance is not reached by the end of this period, delisting procedures will begin. BIT Mining has confirmed its intent to address this deficiency and remains compliant with other NYSE standards, with no impact on its business operations or SEC reporting obligations.

Positive

• Company plans to cure price compliance issue with the NYSE.
• BIT Mining continues to meet all other NYSE listing standards.

Negative

• Average closing price of ADSs was below $1.00, risking delisting from NYSE.

HONG KONG, August 5, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), dated July 29, 2022, notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with applicable price criteria (the "Price Criteria") in the NYSE's continued listing standards because, as of July 28, 2022, the average closing price of the Company's American Depositary Shares (the "ADSs") was less than US$1.00 per ADS over a consecutive 30 trading-day period.

Pursuant to Section 802.01C of the NYSE's Listed Company Manual, the Company has six months ("the Cure Period") following receipt of the notice to regain compliance with the minimum share price requirement. The Company can regain compliance at any time during the Cure Period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the Cure Period the Company has a closing share price of at least US$1.00 per ADS, and an average closing share price of at least US$1.00 per ADS over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. In the event that at the expiration of the Cure Period, both a US$1.00 per ADS closing share price on the last trading day of the Cure Period and a US$1.00 per ADS average closing share price over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the Cure Period are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.

The Company has notified the NYSE on August 4, 2022 of its intent to cure the deficiency.

During the Cure Period, the Company's ADSs will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE, subject to compliance with other NYSE continued listing standards and other rights of the NYSE to delist the ADSs. The Company is currently in compliance with all other NYSE continued listing standards. The NYSE notice does not affect the Company's business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements or contractual obligations.

About BIT Mining

BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry. Its business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pool, and data center operation. The Company owns the world's top blockchain browser BTC.com and the comprehensive mining pool business operated under BTC.com, providing multi-currency mining services including BTC, ETH and LTC. The Company also owns a 7-nanometer cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, Bee Computing, completing the Company's vertical integration with its supply chain, increasing its self-sufficiency and strengthening its competitive position.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause BIT Mining's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

For further information:

BIT Mining Limited
ir@btcm.group        
ir.btcm.group
www.btcm.group

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 (212) 481-2050
Email: BITMining@thepiacentegroup.com

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SOURCE BIT Mining Limited

FAQ

What does the NYSE notice mean for BIT Mining (BTCM)?

The NYSE notice indicates that BIT Mining (BTCM) is not in compliance with the minimum share price requirement, risking delisting if the issue is not resolved.

How long does BIT Mining have to regain compliance with the NYSE?

BIT Mining has a six-month Cure Period to regain compliance with the NYSE's minimum share price requirement.

What happens if BIT Mining does not comply by the deadline?

If BIT Mining does not achieve the required share price by the end of the Cure Period, the NYSE will initiate suspension and delisting procedures.

Is BIT Mining (BTCM) continuing its business operations despite the NYSE notice?

Yes, the NYSE notice does not affect BIT Mining's business operations or its SEC reporting obligations.