Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of December 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-36206

 

 

BIT Mining Limited

 

 

428 South Seiberling Street Akron, Ohio 44306 United States of America [phone]

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x  Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3, as amended, initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2021 (Registration No. 333-258329), and shall be a part thereof from the date on which this current report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENT

 

Exhibit 99.1      BIT Mining to Acquire Ethiopian Mining Data Centers and Mining Machines

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

	BIT MINING LIMITED
	By:	/s/ Xianfeng Yang
	Name:	Xianfeng Yang
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: December 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

BIT Mining to Acquire Ethiopian Mining Data Centers and Mining Machines

 

AKRON, Ohio, December 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) (“BIT Mining” or the “Company”), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 51-megawatt crypto mining data centers in Ethiopia (the “Data Centers”) and 17,869 high-quality Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining machines (the “BTC Mining Machines”).

 

Under the Agreement, the Company will indirectly acquire the Data Centers and BTC Mining Machines for a total consideration of US$14.28 million. The consideration comprises a cash payment of US$2.265 million and the issuance of Class A ordinary shares of the Company with a par value of US$0.00005 per share, amounting to an aggregate value of US$12.015 million.

 

The transaction will be executed in two phases. Upon completion of the first phase, a 35-megawatt operational and electrified crypto mining data center and all the BTC Mining Machines will be transferred to the Company. The first phase is expected to close in the next few days. The second phase, which involves transfer of the remaining Data Centers to the Company, is expected to close upon completion of construction of the remaining Data Centers.

 

“This transaction represents a significant milestone in advancing our global development strategy,” remarked Mr. Xianfeng Yang, CEO of BIT Mining, “Following the divestiture of our mining pool business, we have sharpened our focus on bolstering core competencies by dedicating resources to mining machine innovation, self-operated mining, and mining data center operations. With our expanded market presence and robust operational capabilities, we are well-equipped to further solidify our competitive edge and enhance our profitability and financial standing, paving the way for long-term, sustainable growth.”

 

About BIT Mining

 

BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company with operations in cryptocurrency mining, data center operation and mining machine manufacturing. The Company is strategically creating long-term value across the industry with its cryptocurrency ecosystem. Anchored by its cost-efficient data centers that strengthen its profitability with steady cash flow, the Company also conducts self-mining operations that enhance its marketplace resilience by leveraging self-developed and purchased mining machines to seamlessly adapt to dynamic cryptocurrency pricing. The Company also owns 7-nanometer BTC chips and has strong capabilities in the development of LTC/DOGE miners and ETC miners.

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press 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. Forward looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements on the potential impact of the proposed acquisition and whether the Company will complete the proposed acquisition. 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 include, but are not limited to, any adverse change in the business and financial performance of the Company or the landscape of the cryptocurrency mining industry, the inability of the Company or the counterparty to satisfy the closing conditions of the proposed acquisition, and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Agreement. 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 more information:

 

BIT Mining Limited

[e-mail]

Ir.btcm.group

www.btcm.group

 

Piacente Financial Communications

Brandi Piacente

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Email: [e-mail]

 

 

 

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