The new, fully self-owned facility enhances Compass’s capacity and offers customers greater choice for machine deployment

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Mining (“Compass” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, and services, today announced its acquisition of property and power agreements to establish a state-of-the-art mining facility in Iowa. Construction is already underway on the expandable facility, with an initial 8 megawatts (MW) scheduled for energization in January 2025 and plans for expansion up to 30 MW as Compass pursues additional infrastructure investments.

Located on a 5-acre greenfield site, the new Iowa facility marks a significant step in the Company’s growth strategy, increasing its self-owned infrastructure portfolio. With an Electric Service Agreement (ESA) in place, Compass is on track to energize 8 MW of capacity by January 2025. Once operational, Compass customers will have the option to select “Iowa 4″ as the deployment location for new machines purchased through Compass’s platform.

Compass Mining has traditionally partnered with third-party facilities but is actively working to reduce counterparty risk through ownership of its own sites, such as the new Iowa facility, which is both self-owned and self-operated. This ownership model allows Compass to strengthen control over its operations and offer enhanced flexibility to customers.

“This new site marks an important milestone,” said Shanon Squires, Chief Mining Officer of Compass Mining. “By increasing our self-owned capacity, we can provide our customers greater operational control. At the same time, our partnerships with reliable third-party facilities provide our customers greater deployment flexibility, reflecting both power market dynamics and geographic diversity.”

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The Iowa facility builds on Compass’s broader U.S. expansion, following the successful energization of facilities across Kentucky (10 MW) and Nebraska (7.5 MW) earlier this year. In 2024 alone, Compass has energized nearly 50 MW of new power capacity across Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Texas, with an additional 20 MW planned by January 2025.

About Compass Mining

Compass Mining is a customer-first company that provides a platform for individuals and businesses to purchase Bitcoin mining hardware, host machines, build and manage mining facilities, and access a range of ancillary services. With a commitment to exceptional customer support and transparency, Compass Mining sets the benchmark for bitcoin mining hosting. Its mission is to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. To learn more about Compass Mining or to start mining today, visit compassmining.io.

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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce an Ethiopia-only limited time offer for Bybit P2P users. From now to Dec. 5, eligible makers and users on Bybit P2P can choose a special rewards track while capturing opportunities in P2P trading.

Registration is required for all three events:

1. Merchant-exclusive Event

On Bybit P2P, users may enter the P2P Maker Battle for a share of a 2,000 USDT prize pool. Merchants may get a share of the prize pool by placing a sell ad in the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) on the Bybit P2P marketplace, inviting others to buy USDT.

The prize pool will be divided by the top 10 merchants who trade with the largest number of unique users, and complete a minimum trading volume of 5,000 USDT and minimum number of 50 unique buyers. To qualify, the Merchant must register and submit their UIDs using this form.

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2. Cashback Event: Up to 2% for Existing Users

All buyers have a chance at an easy win from another 8,000 USDT prize pool.  Existing P2P users may simply trade to reach a minimum of 500 USDT in trading volume to unlock 2% cashback, up to 10 USDT per user.

3. Sharers Get More 

Users have another way to access a 2,000 USDT prize pool by using the “share” button to  spread the word about their ETB journey on Bybit P2P. The top 10 participants with the highest views will get to tell their stories and take home the rewards. Interested users may use this form to submit their work.

P2P trading is an organic part of the crypto market and an indispensable tool for improving financial inclusion and interconnectivity between community members. Bybit P2P provides a secure and user-friendly peer-to-peer trading solution, enabling users to seamlessly trade among themselves at zero fees.

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Bybit offers resources about posting trades on Bybit P2P, and Ethiopian users may visit here for more.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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The European Union’s landmark MiCA regulation is set to transform the crypto industry, establishing stringent standards that many current Virtual Asset Service Providers may find challenging to meet. As MiCA compliance becomes the standard for operating within the European Economic Area, crypto exchanges and asset companies must take prompt action to align their operations with these comprehensive regulations.

To support businesses in navigating this significant transition, an exclusive webinar “Adapt or Die: The Urgent Shift from VASP to MiCA” will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, at 5:00 PM (CET) time.

This session is designed to provide industry professionals with practical insights and strategies to ensure their software and operations comply with MiCA standards.

Key highlights of the webinar include:

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● Detailed analysis of MiCA regulations and their implications for the crypto sector.

● Actionable steps for software adaptation to achieve MiCA compliance.

● Case study feature: How Kyrrex achieved MiCA readiness using solutions from Simplify Labs.

● Practical tools for Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer processes, cybersecurity, and transaction monitoring.

The webinar will be useful for CEOs, COOs, Compliance Officers, Regulatory and Legal Professionals, Tech Managers, and Investors looking to enter or expand within the EEA market. Attendees will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to adapt and thrive under the new MiCA regulatory framework.

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Featured speakers:

Vadim Rozov, CEO at Simplify Labs, brings over 20 years of management and software development experience. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to simplifying crypto and blockchain technology, making it accessible for non-technical founders and management teams.

Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex, is a warranted advocate with extensive expertise in finance, business, property, and international law. He specializes in corporate governance, risk, and compliance legislation, and is a prominent figure in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism fields. He is recognized for developing innovative KYC and due diligence platforms utilized by leading organizations.

“The crypto industry is at a critical juncture where understanding and adhering to MiCA regulations is essential for continued growth and market access,” said Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex. “Events like these are vital for bringing together industry leaders to share knowledge and best practices, ensuring businesses can adapt effectively and sustain their operations.”

Franklin Cachia, Executive Director at CSB Group, is an accomplished professional who advises clients on taxation, financial services, AML compliance, and corporate law, among other areas. His broad expertise also encompasses gaming, GDPR, and property law.

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