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Applied Digital Corporation designs, builds, and operates high-performance data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads. Company announcements focus on AI Factory campuses such as Polaris Forge and Delta Forge, hyperscaler leases, data-center construction, power-supply arrangements, and financing for large-scale compute infrastructure.
Applied Digital also reports operating and financial results for its Data Center Hosting and HPC Hosting businesses, including bitcoin-mining hosting and high-density compute capacity. Recent corporate developments include the completed separation of its cloud business into ChronoScale, a separate Nasdaq-listed company in which Applied Digital retained a majority ownership position.
Applied Blockchain appointed Dr. Richard Nottenburg to its Board of Directors effective June 30, 2021, expanding the board to seven members, five of whom are independent. The CEO, Wes Cummins, highlighted Nottenburg's extensive experience in technology-focused businesses, which is expected to aid the company's operational scaling and supply chain management. Dr. Nottenburg has held leadership roles in various tech companies and is currently involved with several organizations focusing on security analytics and 5G technology. His expertise is expected to enhance shareholder value as the company advances in the altcoin mining space.
Applied Blockchain, Inc. (PINK: APLD) has launched its Ethereum/Altcoin mining operations with a $5 million investment in mining hardware, now installed in North America. This decision follows a pivot from an initial plan to deploy in China. The mining operation commenced on June 24, 2021, and is expected to reach over 200,000 MH/s in hash power, utilizing renewable energy. CEO Wes Cummins emphasized the importance of this transition in response to current market conditions and operational challenges.
Applied Blockchain, Inc. (PINK: APLD) announced its corporate name change from Applied Science Products, effective June 16, 2021. The company is applying to uplist its stock from the OTC Pink Market to the OTCQB Venture Market, maintaining the ticker symbol APLD. CEO Wes Cummins highlighted that this move aims to enhance visibility, liquidity, and compliance with high financial standards. Additionally, the company has engaged a PCAOB-certified firm for auditing its financial statements for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2020, and 2021.
Applied Blockchain, Inc. (OTC: APLD) has appointed Chuck Hastings as an independent director, effective April 22, 2021. Hastings brings over 20 years of financial expertise, enhancing the Board to six members, with four being independent. His experience includes leadership roles at B. Riley Wealth Management and involvement in significant growth in hedge funds. CEO Wes Cummins emphasized the importance of Hastings' skills in scaling mining operations, particularly in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector.
Applied Blockchain, Inc. (OTC: APLD) announced its entry into the Ethereum and Altcoin mining market through partnerships with SparkPool and General Mining Research (GMR). The company secured $16.5 million in a private investment and expects mining capacity to commence in May 2021. Both partners acquired 9.9% equity stakes and signed a three-year services agreement. This strategic move positions APLD to scale operations rapidly and aims to enhance its involvement in the Ethereum ecosystem, including plans to list on the Nasdaq.