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SOS Ltd. Announces its Aspiring Crypto Mining Strategy and Plan

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SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) announced a strategic shift towards crypto mining on January 13, 2021. The company plans to invest significantly in this sector, focusing on mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Dr. Huazhong (Eric) Yan will lead the initiative, targeting regions with lower energy costs for mining operations. SOS aims to establish a series of cloud-based mining sites and provide related services, including DeFi and insurance for cryptocurrencies. Chairman Yandai Wang emphasized that this venture could drive substantial growth for the company.

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  • Planned investment in crypto mining could align with growing market interest.
  • Focus on low-energy-cost regions may enhance profitability.
  • Expansion into a variety of crypto-related services could diversify revenue streams.
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  • High competition in the crypto mining sector may affect market share.
  • Dependence on energy costs could pose financial risks.

QINGDAO, China, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) (the "Company" or "SOS") today announced its crypto mining plan. SOS plans to invest heavily in the crypto mining business to take advantage of the growing investors' realization of the values and potentials of the crypto assets.  

Dr. Huazhong (Eric) Yan, Vice President of Operation who spearheads the Company's planned cryptocurrencies security and insurance operation will also be responsible for the crypto mining business. The Company plans to have him lead a team to come up with a detailed plan of setting up a series of cloud crypto mining sites in the regions where energy costs are much lower and clean energy resources much more, such as Sichuan, Gan su, Xinjiang, Yunnan, Inner Mongolia, etc. Initially, SOS anticipates focusing on the mining of the key mainstream cryptocurrencies, such as BTC, etc. If that venture develops as planned, we plan to expand mining further to the full coverage of all of mainstream cryptocurrencies. In addition, SOS also plans to provide a variety of cloud based crypto mining services, such as SOS self-mining, miner trusteeship, cryptocurrency-related DeFi, security and insurance services for cryptocurrencies, etc.                

SOS Chairman Yandai Wang commented, "We expect that SOS's planned cloud based crypto mining and crypto currency security and insurance operation spearheaded by Dr. Yan, will become one of key growth drive of SOS."   

About SOS Limited

SOS Limited, through its operating subsidiary, SOS Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("SOS") is a high-technology company providing a wide range of services to its corporate and individual members, including marketing data, technology and solutions for emergency rescue services. SOS transforms digital technology into data-driven operations through the research and development of big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence.

We have created a SOS cloud emergency rescue service software as a service (SaaS) platform with three major product categories: basic cloud, cooperative cloud, and information. This system provides innovative marketing solutions to clients such as insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, healthcare providers, auto manufacturers, security providers, senior living assistance providers, and other service providers in the emergency rescue services industry.

SOS has obtained a national high-tech enterprise certification and the title of "big data star enterprise," awarded by Gui'an New District Government. Staying on the forefront of digital technology innovation, the Company has registered 32 software copyrights and 2 patents. For more information, please visit: http://www.sosyun.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "outlook," and "project" and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Such forward-looking statements include timing of the proposed transaction; the business plans, objectives, expectations and intentions of the parties;, SOS's estimated and future results of operations, business strategies, competitive position, industry environment and potential growth opportunities market acceptance of our products; the ultimate impact of the current Coronavirus pandemic, or any other health epidemic, on our business, our research programs, healthcare systems or the global economy as a whole; our intellectual property; our reliance on third party organizations; our anticipated financial and operating results, including anticipated sources of revenues; our assumptions regarding the size of the available market, benefits of our product offering, product pricing, timing of product launches; management's expectation with respect to future acquisitions; statements regarding our goals, intentions, plans and expectations, including the introduction of new products and markets; and our cash needs and financing plans and etc. These forward-looking statements reflect the current analysis of existing information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. SOS may not realize its expectations, and its beliefs may not prove correct. Due to known and unknown risks, our actual results may differ materially from our expectations or projections. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact our expectations and projections can be found in our periodic filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. SOS's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. SOS disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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What is SOS Limited's plan for cryptocurrency mining?

SOS Limited plans to invest heavily in cryptocurrency mining, focusing on mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and aims to establish cloud-based mining sites.

Who is leading SOS's cryptocurrency mining initiative?

Dr. Huazhong (Eric) Yan is leading SOS's cryptocurrency mining initiative.

Where will SOS Limited set up its crypto mining operations?

SOS will set up its crypto mining operations in regions with lower energy costs, including Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang.

What services will SOS offer in the crypto sector?

SOS plans to offer various services, including self-mining, miner trusteeship, and cryptocurrency-related DeFi and insurance services.

When was SOS Limited's crypto mining strategy announced?

SOS Limited announced its crypto mining strategy on January 13, 2021.

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