HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. Common Shares - HIVE STOCK NEWS

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE) announces a strategic rebranding, including a name change to HIVE Digital Technologies This move reflects the company's expansion into high-performance computing (HPC) data centers and GPU Cloud compute technology for AI applications. The name change, expected to be effective around July 12, 2023, will not affect trading symbols or share structure.

The company also corrected its June 30, 2023 news release, stating that the correct figure for Bitcoin equivalent mined during the fiscal year was 4,295, not 3,503 as previously reported. Additionally, HIVE's Board of Directors approved a grant of 620,000 incentive stock options at C$6.86 per share for a five-year period.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. reported March 2023 production figures, achieving a total of 282 Bitcoin produced, averaging 9.1 BTC daily. The company maintains a HODL balance of approximately 2,310 BTC, with a mining capacity of 3.36 EH/s at the end of the month. HIVE's average hashrate stood at 3.09 EH/s, reflecting a 12% month-over-month increase. The Bitcoin network difficulty surged from 43.1T to 46.8T, highlighting the competitive mining landscape. Executive remarks indicated a notable 14% increase in average daily HPC income compared to February.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies has filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus to replace its prior one, expiring on February 27, 2023. This new prospectus allows HIVE to offer up to USD $100 million of various securities over a 25-month period, facilitating access to capital as needed. The company also terminated a corresponding registration statement with the U.S. SEC. Additionally, Ian Mann has retired from his position as director, with Executive Chairman Frank Holmes thanking him for his service. The prospectus is not an offer to sell securities until it becomes effective.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) announced a delay in filing its interim financial statements for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2022, due to an unforeseen tax notice related to a European subsidiary. The Company now aims to file these documents by February 28, 2023. To comply with regulatory requirements, HIVE applied for a management cease trade order (MCTO), preventing its CEO and CFO from trading shares until the filings are complete. HIVE emphasized its commitment to improving financial processes, while maintaining its operations across multiple jurisdictions to access low-cost green energy.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. has announced an at-the-market offering agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co. for an equity offering program of up to US$100 million. The proceeds will support HIVE's mining operations and working capital needs. A cash commission of 3% will apply to gross proceeds. Sales will occur at prevailing market prices on the Nasdaq Capital Market and will not be made on Canadian exchanges. No shares have yet been issued under this program, and the Registration Statement with the SEC is pending effectiveness.

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. has announced the approval of 415,200 stock options and 1,425,280 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and consultants, aimed at rewarding contributions and promoting future performance. The stock options are exercisable at C$5.66 per share for five years, while the RSUs vest over 24 months. Before these grants, HIVE had approximately 82.2 million common shares issued. The grants are subject to the company's Stock Option Plan and Restricted Share Unit Plan, re-approved by shareholders in December 2021.