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Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company whose news flow centers on Bitcoin production, power strategy, and large-scale data center development. The company describes itself as a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and Bitcoin mining applications, with a vertically integrated model that includes mining operations, engineering, and fabrication.
News updates from Riot frequently include monthly or quarterly Bitcoin production and operations reports. These releases provide unaudited metrics such as Bitcoin produced, average daily production, deployed and operating hash rate, fleet efficiency, Bitcoin held and sold, and power-related credits. They also discuss all-in power costs and the impact of power curtailment and demand response programs on Riot’s operations.
Riot’s news also covers financial results and earnings announcements, typically reported via quarterly press releases and accompanying earnings materials. These items detail total revenue, Bitcoin mining revenue, engineering revenue, net income or loss, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on factors influencing performance, such as Bitcoin prices, network hash rate, and power credits.
Another recurring theme in Riot’s news is data center and infrastructure development. The company has reported on progress at its Corsicana data center campus, land acquisitions, campus design work, and plans to build core and shell capacity for data centers intended to support high performance compute workloads and Bitcoin mining. Executive and governance updates, such as changes in the chief financial officer role and adjustments to incentive plans, also appear in Riot’s news flow.
Investors and followers of RIOT can use this news page to review production updates, financial results, infrastructure developments, and corporate announcements that the company has publicly released.
Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) announces a charitable initiative to donate $1.00 in Bitcoin to No Kid Hungry for every unique stockholder voting in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 27, 2022. This move aims to address child hunger in the U.S., where 13 million children live in food-insecure homes. The AGM will also address key proposals including the election of a new board member and approval of compensation for executives. The proxy voting deadline is set for July 26, 2022.
Riot Blockchain produced 421 Bitcoin in June 2022, marking a 73% increase from June 2021's production of 243 BTC. The company sold 300 BTC for approximately $6.2 million. Riot held around 6,654 BTC as of June 30, 2022, with a deployed fleet of 42,455 miners and a hash rate capacity of 4.4 EH/s. The company is transitioning miners from Coinmint and expects to reduce production costs. Riot anticipates achieving a hash rate capacity of 12.5 EH/s by January 2023.
Riot Blockchain reported a significant increase in Bitcoin production, generating 466 BTC in May 2022, up 104% from 228 BTC in May 2021. As of May 31, 2022, the company holds approximately 6,536 BTC and sold 250 BTC for net proceeds of about $7.5 million. Riot expanded its mining fleet to approximately 43,458 miners with a hash rate capacity of 4.6 EH/s, anticipating an increase to 5.4 EH/s as new miners are deployed. The company is also enhancing its operations with immersion-cooling technology and expanding the Whinstone Facility.
Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) has announced the retirement of CFO Jeff McGonegal effective August 15, 2022, after 20 years. He will transition to a Senior Advisor role while Colin Yee, currently Head of Corporate & Financial Operations, will take over as CFO. Ryan Werner has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. The changes reflect Riot's succession planning and aim to maintain operational momentum and growth strategies. McGonegal will support the transition until February 2023 under a consulting agreement.
Riot Blockchain reported impressive Q1 2022 results, achieving a record $79.8 million in total revenue, a 244% increase year-over-year. The company produced 1,405 BTC, a 186% increase compared to Q1 2021. Mining revenue rose by 150% to $57.9 million, with a consistent mining revenue margin around 67% despite a 12% decline in BTC prices. Net income surged to $35.6 million, up from $7.5 million in the previous year. Riot's focus on operational enhancements and expanding its self-mining capacity positions it well for future growth.
Riot Blockchain Reports April 2022 Performance
Riot Blockchain, a leader in Bitcoin mining, produced 508 BTC in April 2022, marking a 150% increase from 203 BTC in April 2021. As of April 30, 2022, the company held 6,320 BTC and sold 250 BTC for net proceeds of $10 million. Riot's miner fleet includes 46,375 miners with a hash rate capacity of 4.7 EH/s, and the company plans to expand to 12.8 EH/s by January 2023. A significant infrastructure expansion is ongoing in Texas, further solidifying its market position.
Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) has announced a significant expansion of its Bitcoin mining and hosting capacity in Navarro County, Texas. The 1 GW project will initially develop 400 MW on a 265-acre site, with operations expected to start in July 2023. The total investment for this phase is projected at $333 million. Upon completion, Riot's total developed capacity will reach 1.7 GW, positioning it among the largest Bitcoin mining operations globally. This expansion is anticipated to create approximately 270 jobs and positively impact the local economy.
Riot Blockchain announced a record production of 511 Bitcoin in March 2022, an increase of approximately 176% from March 2021's 185 BTC. The company currently operates around 42,919 miners with a hash rate capacity of 4.3 EH/s. In addition, Riot held approximately 6,062 BTC and sold 200 BTC for approximately $9.4 million. The company is expanding its Whinstone Facility and has plans to reach a self-mining hash rate capacity of 12.8 EH/s by January 2023.
Riot Blockchain reported record financial results for 2021, achieving 3,812 BTC mined and $213.2 million in total revenue, a 1,665% increase from $12.1 million in 2020. The net loss decreased to $(7.9 million) from $(12.7 million) in 2020, mainly due to non-cash expenses. Adjusted Non-GAAP EBITDA soared to $82.4 million from a negative $(6.3 million). Hash rate capacity increased by 444% to 3.1 EH/s, and Bitcoin holdings grew 353% to 4,884 BTC. The company is investing in mining infrastructure and anticipates further growth in 2022.
Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) produced 436 BTC in February 2022, marking a 189% increase from 179 BTC in February 2021. As of the end of February, the company held approximately 5,783 BTC and has a deployed fleet of 38,310 miners with a hash rate capacity of 3.9 EH/s. Riot has received additional shipments of miners and expects to deploy a total of 50,273 miners with a capacity of 5.0 EH/s. The company is also progressing on its 400 MW infrastructure expansion at the Whinstone Facility in Texas, despite weather disruptions.