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The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) has signed a legally binding term sheet to invest CAD4 million in Skychain Technologies Inc., a Canadian company. This investment will fund the construction of a 12 MW cryptocurrency mining facility in Birtle, Manitoba. The investment comprises a CAD2 million convertible note, maturing in four years, and a CAD2 million private placement, which includes common shares and warrants. Completion of the transaction is expected within a month, pending due diligence.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire 2,000 Bitcoin mining machines, totaling approximately 100PH/S, through the issuance of Class A shares. About 8,127,390 shares will be issued based on a price of $24.81 prior to the MOU, with a 6-month lock-up period. Additionally, The9 has finalized agreements for 12,246 mining machines with a total hash rate of approximately 288PH/S, which will result in the issuance of 9,387,840 Class A shares, also with a 6-month lock-up. Valuation adjustments will apply based on market assessments.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) has announced an underwriting agreement with Maxim Group LLC for the purchase of 3,765,100 American depositary shares (ADSs) and warrants to buy an additional 2,823,825 ADSs at $33.20 each. The offering is expected to generate approximately $125 million in gross proceeds. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 564,765 ADSs. The transaction is set to close around April 5, 2021, subject to customary conditions. The offering is conducted under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced a US$2 million agreement for Filecoin mining machine purchase and hosting, complementing a previous US$10 million framework deal. This new contract aims to enhance The9's effective storage mining power in the Filecoin network, increasing its holdings to over 80 Pebibytes. Currently, The9 operates an independent node with 8 Pebibytes of effective storage. The company is strategically investing in Filecoin amid its growing adoption and recent price uptrend to strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency mining sector.
The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY) filed its annual report for the fiscal year 2020 with the SEC on March 29, 2021. The report includes audited financial statements accessible on both the SEC’s and The9’s investor relations website. In January 2021, The9 entered an agreement to develop its cryptocurrency mining business, issuing shares and warrants. Significant purchases include 24,000 Antminer S19j machines for $82.8 million, contributing to a projected hash rate of 3,558PH/s by October 2022, with expected daily Bitcoin rewards of 15. The company is also investing in Filecoin mining.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced the signing of a second purchase agreement with Shenzhen MicroBT Electronics for 482 WhatsMiner M31S+ machines. This deal follows a strategic framework agreement made in February, aiming for a total acquisition of 5,000 mining machines within one year. Each machine operates at a hash rate of approximately 80-86TH/s, leading to an overall increase of around 40 PH/s in The9's Bitcoin hash rate. This expansion highlights The9's commitment to enhancing its capabilities in the cryptocurrency mining sector.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced a significant agreement to purchase 24,000 Antminer S19j Bitcoin mining machines from Bitmain Technologies Limited. Deliveries are set to commence in November 2021. The Antminer S19j, launched in February 2021, offers a hash rate of 90TH/s with a power consumption of 3,100W. This acquisition is expected to enhance The9's hash rate by approximately 2,160PH/S, marking a critical step towards the company's goal of increasing its mining capacity.
On March 15, 2021, The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced the appointment of Mr. Wang Wei as Vice President of its subsidiary, NBTC Limited. Mr. Wang, a blockchain industry pioneer, will oversee global operations and management of cryptocurrency mining machines at NBTC. He has previously led maintenance and after-sales for Canaan Technology, managing hundreds of thousands of mining machines. Under his leadership, NBTC aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety in cryptocurrency mining, furthering The9's global hash rate goals by acquiring Bitcoin and Filecoin mining machines.
The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY) announced a conference call and webcast on March 30, 2021, at 8:00 AM ET to discuss its 2020 unaudited financial results and developments in its cryptocurrency mining business. The financial results will be released on March 29, 2021. Interested parties can join the call via various toll-free numbers based on their location, and a live webcast will also be available. The9 aims to diversify its operations in the high-tech Internet sector.
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) announced the signing of three MOUs to purchase 10,252 Bitcoin mining machines, including AvalonMiner, AntMiner, and WhatsMiner, by issuing approximately 5,883,750 Class A ordinary shares. This transaction is valued at US$38.51 per share, with a lock-up period of six months. The total hash rate from these machines is approximately 192PH/S. A valuation firm will assess the fair market value of the machines, and adjustments to the share issuance may occur accordingly.