DMG Adds New Hosting Client with 2,000 S19 Pro Antminers
DMG Blockchain Solutions has secured a hosting agreement for 2,000 Bitcoin miners, which will enhance its hashrate by an additional 220 PH/s. These miners, the latest Antminer S19 Pro models, operate using clean hydroelectric energy. CEO Sheldon Bennett highlighted the strategic importance of this deal for DMG’s Core Infrastructure strategy, aiming to strengthen relationships with long-term hosting clients and expedite capital deployment for future projects. This move positions DMG to leverage increased Bitcoin network activity while adhering to sustainable practices.
- Secured hosting agreement for 2,000 Bitcoin miners, enhancing hashrate by 220 PH/s.
- Utilization of clean hydroelectric energy for operations, aligning with ESG standards.
- Strategic move to strengthen relationships with long-term hosting clients.
- Future operational performance could be affected by Bitcoin network difficulty and price fluctuations.
- Dependence on timely installations and relationships with hosting clients.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FSE: 6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”), a publicly-traded, vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency technology company, announces today that it has been engaged by a new client to host 2,000 Bitcoin miners. All miners are expected to arrive at DMG’s 85 megawatt (MW) Christina Lake, BC Data Centre this week. DMG plans to install all 2,000 miners in the coming weeks, managed by DMG’s Blockseer Mine Management software once deployed.
This shipment consists of S19 Pro miners, which operate at 110 TH/s consuming 3,250 watts of clean (hydroelectric) energy, adding an additional 220 PH/s to DMG's overall operating hashrate under management. The Antminer S19 Pro Series is the latest generation of ASIC miners designed with advanced technology, improving operations and ensuring long-term operations for future mining.
DMG’s CEO Sheldon Bennett commented, “This hosting agreement, in combination with DMG’s recent purchase of 2,450 Bitcoin ASIC miners from this hosting client, is essential to executing DMG’s Core Infrastructure strategy. DMG is continuing to develop its relationships with long-term hosting clients through not only hosting equipment, but also looking for ways to work together on larger future DMG growth projects to conserve our capital and decrease deployment time by having ready clients able to deploy capital quickly on our projects.”
About DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.
DMG is an environmentally (ESG) friendly vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency company that manages, operates, and develops end-to-end digital solutions to monetize the blockchain ecosystem. DMG’s sustainable businesses are segmented into three main divisions: data centre operations, data analytics and forensics and developing enterprise blockchains.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Future changes in the Bitcoin network-wide mining difficulty rate or Bitcoin hashrate may materially affect the future performance of DMG’s production of Bitcoin, and future operational results could also be materially affected by the price of Bitcoin and an increase in hashrate mining difficulty.
This news release contains forward-looking information or statements based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements regarding the expectations of the relationships with hosting customers and the benefits therefrom, the installation of these 2,000 Bitcoin miners, the development of its Core strategy, the ability to enter the market sooner than anticipated with certain products and services, events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company’s technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, equipment failures, lack of supply of equipment, power and infrastructure, failure to obtain any permits required to operate the business, the impact of technology changes on the industry, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, secure equipment, and hire personnel, competition, security threats including stolen bitcoins from DMG or its customers, consumer sentiment towards DMG's products, services and blockchain technology generally, failure to develop new and innovative products, litigation, increase in operating costs, increase in equipment and labor costs, decrease in the price of Bitcoin, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.
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