DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces Large Bitcoin Mining Server Purchase and November Mining Results

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DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (DMGI) announces the purchase of 4,550 T21 190 TH/s bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies for US$12,103,000. The company expects shipment in the March quarter of 2024 and may finance the purchase through cash, liquidated bitcoin, debt, or a combination of both. DMG aims to utilize the high-energy mode of the T21 miners to realize up to 1.06 EH/s of new hashrate, comparable to its current hashrate. The company also plans to improve overall fleet efficiency and increase its bitcoin balance based on its November 2023 mining results.

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• Purchase of 4,550 T21 190 TH/s bitcoin miners to increase hashrate
• Plan to improve overall fleet efficiency
• Mining of 64.7 bitcoin in November 2023
• Bitcoin balance of 429 bitcoin as of November 30, 2023

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB US: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) (“DMG”), a vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency technology company, announces it has signed an agreement with Bitmain Technologies to purchase 4,550 T21 190 TH/s bitcoin miners for US$12,103,000 (US$14/TH/s). Financing of the purchase may be through existing cash/liquidated bitcoin, debt or a combination of both.

DMG Purchases Bitmain T21 Bitcoin Miners for up to 1 EH/s of New Hashrate

DMG expects shipment of its T21 miners in the March quarter of 2024; terms of the purchase are 10% downpayment (already paid) with the balance due in the month prior to shipment. As the T21 natively supports a high-energy (overclocked) mode to 233 TH/s (with a modest decrease in efficiency from 19 J/TH to 22 J/TH), which DMG expects to utilize, the Company may be able to realize from this purchase up to 1.06 EH/s (subject to equipment receipt, installation and full operation), which is comparable with DMG’s current hashrate. Delivery to DMG’s Christina Lake data center facility is subject to change given macro factors including but not limited to shipping logistics and customs processing.

DMG is planning to utilize its previously purchased mining containers, which are in the process of being installed at its Christina Lake facility in advance of taking delivery of the T21 miners. This new fleet, in combination with expected rationalization of its existing fleet, will help DMG improve its overall fleet efficiency anticipated to be below 25 J/TH post-halvening, which is expected in April 2024.

November 2023 Preliminary Mining Results

In November 2023, DMG mined 64.7 bitcoin with 0.97 EH/s realized hashrate. DMG’s bitcoin balance as of November 30, 2023 was 429 bitcoin. DMG exited November with 1.07 EH/s of realized hashrate. The Company is working to improve the operation of its fleet so that its realized hashrate is closer to its fleet nameplate hashrate of 1.2 EH/s in the coming months.

About DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.

DMG is an environmentally 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 two business lines under the Core and Core+ strategies and unified through DMG’s vertical integration.

For more information on DMG Blockchain Solutions visit: www.dmgblockchain.com
Follow @dmgblockchain on Twitter and subscribe to DMG’s YouTube channel.

For further information, please contact:

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Sheldon Bennett, CEO & Director
Tel: 516-222-2560
Email: investors@dmgblockchain.com
Web: www.dmgblockchain.com

Investor Relations Contact
CORE IR 516-222-2560

For Media Inquiries
Jules Abraham
CORE IR
917-885-7378
julesa@coreir.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking information or statements based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements regarding DMG’s strategies and plans, the expected increase in realized hashrate, the Company’s installation and operation of additional Bitcoin miners, acquiring additional Bitcoin mining equipment, plans and goals to increase hash rate, expected increase in computing power, developing and executing on the Company’s products and services, increasing self-mining, the launch of products and services, events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company’s technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information.

Future changes in the Bitcoin network-wide mining difficulty rate or Bitcoin hash rate may materially affect the future performance of DMG’s production of bitcoin, and future operating results could also be materially affected by the price of bitcoin and an increase in hash rate mining difficulty.

Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking wording such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, market and other conditions, volatility in the trading price of the common shares of the Company, business, economic and capital market conditions; the ability to manage operating expenses, which may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition; the ability to remain competitive as other better financed competitors develop and release competitive products; regulatory uncertainties; access to equipment; market conditions and the demand and pricing for products; the demand and pricing of bitcoins; security threats, including a loss/theft of DMG’s bitcoins; DMG’s relationships with its customers, distributors and business partners; the inability to add more power to DMG’s facilities; DMG’s ability to successfully define, design and release new products in a timely manner that meet customers’ needs; the ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; competition in the industry; the impact of technology changes on the products and industry; failure to develop new and innovative products; the ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third-party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; the impact of intellectual property litigation that could materially and adversely affect the business; the ability to manage working capital; and the dependence on key personnel. DMG may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, the ability to successfully develop software, that there will be no regulation or law that will prevent the Company from operating its business, anticipated costs, the ability to secure sufficient capital to complete its business plans, the ability to achieve goals and the price of bitcoin. Given these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The securities of DMG are considered highly speculative due to the nature of DMG’s business. For further information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to the Company’s filings on www.sedarplus.ca. In addition, DMG’s past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.

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, adverse weather or climate events, increase in operating costs, increase in equipment and labor costs, equipment failures, 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.

FAQ

What is the latest purchase made by DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.?

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. has purchased 4,550 T21 190 TH/s bitcoin miners from Bitmain Technologies for US$12,103,000.

How does DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. plan to finance the purchase?

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. may finance the purchase through existing cash/liquidated bitcoin, debt, or a combination of both.

What was DMG's bitcoin balance as of November 30, 2023?

DMG's bitcoin balance as of November 30, 2023 was 429 bitcoin.

What was DMG's realized hashrate in November 2023?

In November 2023, DMG mined 64.7 bitcoin with a realized hashrate of 0.97 EH/s.

What is DMG's fleet nameplate hashrate and its goal for improving realized hashrate?

DMG aims to improve the operation of its fleet to achieve a realized hashrate closer to its fleet nameplate hashrate of 1.2 EH/s.

What is the expected delivery timeline for the T21 miners?

DMG expects shipment of its T21 miners in the March quarter of 2024.

What is the expected overall fleet efficiency post-halvening?

DMG anticipates overall fleet efficiency to be below 25 J/TH post-halvening, expected in April 2024.