BIT Mining Completes Second Phase of Acquisition in Ethiopia

AKRON, Ohio, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BIT Mining Limited ("BIT Mining" or the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency asset company , today announced the completion of the second phase of its previously-announced acquisition of crypto mining data centers and Bitcoin mining machines in Ethiopia.

On December 3, 2024, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire cryptocurrency mining data centers in Ethiopia. Following the successful completion of the first phase of the acquisition on December 9, 2024, the Company issued an additional 45,278,600 Class A ordinary shares today in exchange for the remaining data centers, along with corresponding deployment of Bitcoin mining machines. Upon completion of the second phase of the acquisition, the total power capacity of the data centers amounted to 51 megawatts.

"While we continue to make progress in our crypto mining operations, we have strategically shifted our focus to actively explore opportunities within the Solana ecosystem," remarked Mr. Xianfeng Yang, CEO of BIT Mining, "This move reflects our commitment to capturing broader market potential and aligning with emerging trends that can drive long-term value and growth for the Company."

About BIT Mining Limited

BIT Mining Limited is a technology-driven cryptocurrency asset company that is strategically transitioning its core business toward Solana ("SOL") treasury operations. Leveraging its deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, the Company is building an integrated ecosystem centered on SOL staking and ecosystem development. BIT Mining's legacy capabilities, including 7nm ASIC design, data center operations, and mining machine manufacturing, are being repurposed to optimize treasury efficiency and support its strategic shift toward sustainable value creation.

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