As Emiliano Grodzki resigned as CEO, Bitfarms, a global Bitcoin self-mining company, declared yesterday that it had elevated Chief Operating Officer Geoffrey Morphy to Grodzki’s position as Chief Executive Officer.
However, the Bitcoin miner company claimed that the Board would continue to have Grodzki as a Director. Nicolas Bonta, a co-founder, will also take on the additional responsibility of Chairman of the Board of Directors instead of his current position as Executive Chairman.
In 2017, Grodzki and Bonta co-founded the company in Quebec, intending to establish an organization of the highest caliber to mine Bitcoins. Since both have held positions as executives and directors and “have been crucial players in the company’s strategic development.”
Announcing Geoff as Bitfarms’ new CEO, Bonta expressed pleasure and confidence that Geoff’s increased leadership will keep the company’s success going forward.
According to Bonta, Geoff was responsible for growing Bitfarms from a Canadian firm listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with five farms in Quebec to a worldwide powerhouse with 10 operational farms in four countries and a current EH/sec rate of over 4.4.
“At the time I joined, Bitfarms was already one of the largest Bitcoin producers,” said Mr. Morphy. He added, through a Halving event, a bull market, and a bear market, they have managed to carry on with their operations and expand their company throughout his tenure.
He continues by saying that all Bitcoin miners have had a difficult last six months:
Yet challenging times are precisely why our emphasis on operating efficiency, cost controls, corporate governance and a diversified portfolio of underutilized energy sources are so important and position us for success in all environments.
Bitcoin Miners In Trouble
High energy costs and declining Bitcoin prices have impacted the value of bitcoin miners. The bankruptcy of notable Bitcoin miners like Core Scientific further shook industry sentiment.
Not surprisingly, Bitfarms has also suffered; its market valuation is under $85 million, and its stock has fallen 92% this year. In order to survive, Bitfarms has been working to pay off its debt, and it paid down $27 million last month to improve its financial sheet.
Moreover, approximately two weeks ago, the firm received a notification from Nasdaq. As a result of the bid price for the company’s common shares closing below the minimal $1 per share criteria for continuing listing on Nasdaq for the last thirty consecutive business days.
However, the company has been given a 180-day grace period, or until June 12, 2023, to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule.
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