424B3 1 ea0305795-424b3_btcdigital.htm PROSPECTUS

PROSPECTUS

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration Statement No. 333-297790

18,421,050 Ordinary Shares
(consisting of 5,175,437 Ordinary Shares, 964,913 Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of Pre-Funded Warrants and 12,280,700 Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of Common Warrants)

BTC Digital Ltd.

This prospectus relates to the resale by the selling shareholders identified in this prospectus or their permitted transferees (the “Selling Shareholders”) of up to an aggregate of 18,421,050 ordinary shares, par value $0.06 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) of BTC Digital Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”, “BTCT”, “our,” “us” or “we”), issued or to be issued to the Selling Shareholders pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Securities Purchase Agreement, executed between the Company and the Selling Shareholders on June 26, 2026 (the “Purchase Agreement”). Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we agreed to sell to the Selling Shareholders approximately $7 million of Ordinary Shares and warrants, all as described in more detail in the Private Placement and Selling Shareholders sections beginning on page 88 of this prospectus.

The Ordinary Shares being offered by the Selling Shareholders and the Ordinary Shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants are being registered hereunder pursuant to the terms of a registration rights agreement executed between the Company and the Selling Shareholders on June 26, 2026 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), where the Company committed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) covering all the Ordinary Shares which may be issued and sold to the Selling Shareholders under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, or upon exercise of the warrants sold to the Selling Shareholders under the terms of the Purchase Agreement. This prospectus registers the maximum number of the Ordinary Shares sold to the Selling Shareholders or issuable to the Selling Shareholders upon exercise in full of the warrants sold under the Purchase Agreement. See the section of this prospectus titled “Private Placement” for a description of the transaction, and the section titled “Selling Shareholders” for more information on the Selling Shareholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of our Ordinary Shares though we will receive proceeds from sale of our Ordinary Shares to the Selling Shareholders and upon the exercise of the warrants under the Purchase Agreement.

Throughout this prospectus, unless the context indicates otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company” and “our company” refer to BTC Digital Ltd., our Cayman Island holding company, and its subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities. BTC Digital Ltd. is a Cayman Islands holding company with operations primarily conducted by its subsidiaries. We have subsidiaries conducting operations in the United States. Investors purchasing our securities are purchasing equity interests in the Cayman Islands holding company.

On February 17, 2023, the Chinese Securities and Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) released Trial Administrative Measures of Overseas Securities Offering and Listing by Domestic Companies with five interpretive guidelines (the “Trial Measures”) which came into effect on March 31, 2023. Pursuant to the Trial Measures, a PRC domestic company that seeks to offer and list securities in overseas markets, either in direct or indirect overseas offering, shall fulfill the filing procedure with the CSRC per requirement of the Trial Measures, submit relevant materials that contain a filing report and a legal opinion, and provide truthful, accurate and complete information on the shareholder and etc. Direct overseas offering and listing by domestic companies refers to such overseas offering and listing by a joint-stock company incorporated domestically. Any overseas offering and listing made by an issuer that meets both the following conditions will be determined as indirect offering and listing in overseas market and, therefore, be subject to filing requirement: (i) 50% or more of the issuer’s operating revenue, total profit, total assets or net assets as documented in its audited consolidated financial statements for the most recent accounting year is accounted for by domestic companies; and (ii) the main parts of the issuer’s business activities are conducted in the Mainland China, or its main places of business are located in the Mainland China, or the senior managers in charge of its business operation and management are mostly Chinese citizens or domiciled in the Mainland China. The determination as to whether or not an overseas offering and listing by domestic companies is indirect, shall be made on substance over form basis.

As of the date of this prospectus, as advised by Guangdong Duojia Law Firm (“Duojia”), we believe we are not required to obtain the approval from or complete the filing with the CSRC for this offering and thus we have not submitted an application for approval for this offering with the CSRC pursuant to the Trial Measures based on the facts that (i) our operating subsidiaries are incorporated in the United States. We presently do not maintain a PRC subsidiary or other registered PRC operating entity; (ii) For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated all of our revenue from businesses outside of China; and (iii) the principal places of business of our business activities are located outside China and all principal business activities are conducted outside China. Thus, we do not meet the explicit conditions set out in the Trial Measures to determine whether an overseas offering shall be deemed as a direct or an indirect overseas offering and listing by a domestic company. However, as the Trial Measures was newly published and the determination as to whether or not an overseas offering and listing by domestic companies is indirect, shall be made on a substance over form basis, there are substantial uncertainties as to the implementation and interpretation, and the CSRC may take a view that is contrary to our understanding of the Trial Measures. If we are required by the CSRC to submit and complete the filing procedures of this offering and listing, we cannot assure you that we will be able to complete such filings in a timely manner, or even at all. Any failure by us to comply with such filing requirements under the Trial Measures may result in rectification, warnings, and a fine between RMB1 million and RMB10 million, which could adversely and materially affect our business operations and financial outlook, and significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer our Ordinary Shares to investors and could cause the value of our Ordinary Shares to significantly decline or such shares to become worthless.

As of the date of this prospectus, we and any of our subsidiaries (1) are not required to obtain permissions from any PRC authorities to operate or issue our Ordinary Shares to investors, (2) are not subject to permission requirements or oversight from the CSRC, Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) or any other entity that is required to approve of our operations, and (3) have not received or were denied such permissions by any PRC authorities. As of the date of this prospectus, these new laws and guidelines have not impacted our ability to conduct our business, accept foreign investments, or continue to list on a U.S. or other foreign exchange; however, if (i) we inadvertently conclude that permissions or approvals are not required from applicable PRC authorities, (ii) applicable laws, regulations, or interpretations change, and we are required to obtain such permissions or approvals in the future, or (iii) we fail to file or were denied any required permission from the PRC authorities to this offering, any follow-up offerings or transactions, our ability to conduct our business may be materially impacted, and we will not be able to continue listing on any U.S. exchange, continue to offer securities to investors, the interest of the investors may be materially and adversely affected and our Ordinary Shares may significantly decrease in value or become worthless. To date, there are uncertainties in the interpretation and enforcement of these new laws and guidelines, which could materially and adversely impact our business and financial outlook and may impact our ability to accept foreign investments, or continue to list on a U.S. or other foreign exchange. See “Risk Factors — If the Chinese government were to exert more oversight and control over or impose new requirements for approval from the PRC authorities to issue our Ordinary Shares to foreign investors or list on a foreign exchange, such action could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless”.

We presently do not maintain a PRC subsidiary or other registered PRC operating entity, either directly or through Variable Interest Entity (VIE) arrangements. However, since our employees reside in mainland China, certain labor and employment laws may be applicable and we may face risks and uncertainties relating to such residence. We consider that the current laws and regulations of the PRC applicable in China have no material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our Ordinary Shares may be prohibited from trading on a national exchange or “over-the-counter” markets under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the “HFCAA”) if the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) determines it is unable to inspect or investigate completely our auditors for two consecutive years beginning in 2021. On December 16, 2021, the PCAOB issued a report to notify the SEC of its determination that the PCAOB was unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms headquartered in mainland China or Hong Kong. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB issued a report that vacated its December 16, 2021 determination and removed mainland China and Hong Kong from the list of jurisdictions where it is unable to inspect or investigate completely registered public accounting firms. Each year, the PCAOB will determine whether it can inspect and investigate completely audit firms in mainland China and Hong Kong, among other jurisdictions. Our auditor, Audit Alliance LLP, is headquartered in Singapore and, as a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm, is required to undergo regular inspections by the PCAOB to assess its compliance with the laws of the U.S. and professional standards. Audit Alliance LLP has been subject to PCAOB inspections and is not among the PCAOB-registered public accounting firms headquartered in the PRC or Hong Kong that are subject to PCAOB’s determination of having been unable to inspect or investigate completely. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is later determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate our auditor completely, if there is any regulatory change or step taken by PRC regulators that does not permit Audit Alliance LLP to provide audit documentations located in China to the PCAOB for inspection or investigation, or the PCAOB expands the scope of the determination so that we are subject to the HFCAA, as the same may be amended, you may be deprived of the benefits of such inspection. Any audit reports not issued by auditors that are completely inspected or investigated by the PCAOB, or a lack of PCAOB inspections of audit work undertaken in China that prevents the PCAOB from regularly evaluating our auditors’ audits and their quality control procedures, could result in a lack of assurance that our financial statements and disclosures are adequate and accurate, which could result in limitation or restriction to our access to the U.S. capital markets, and trading of our securities, including trading on the national exchange and trading on “over-the-counter” markets, may be prohibited under the HFCAA and our securities may be delisted by an exchange. See “Risk Factors — Recent joint statement by the SEC and the PCAOB, rule changes by Nasdaq, and the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies upon assessing the qualification of their auditors, especially the non-U.S. auditors who are not inspected by the PCAOB. These developments could add uncertainties to our continued listing or future offerings of our securities in the U.S.”

The registration of our Ordinary Shares covered by this prospectus does not necessarily mean that any shares of our Ordinary Shares will be sold by any of the Selling Shareholders, and we cannot predict when or in what amounts any of the Selling Shareholders may sell any of the Ordinary Shares offered by this prospectus.

The Selling Shareholders may sell all or a portion of the Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. Please see the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” on page 99 of this prospectus for more information. For information on the Selling Shareholders, see the section entitled “Selling Shareholders” on page 90 of this prospectus. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the Ordinary Shares, including with regard to compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws.

The Selling Shareholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to their sale of the Ordinary Shares.

Our Ordinary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq”) under the symbol “BTCT”. The closing price of our Ordinary Shares as of September 16, 2026 was $1.13 per share.

Investing in our Ordinary Shares, including the ordinary shares offered and to be resold by the Selling Shareholders pursuant to this prospectus (the “Offered Shares”), involves a high degree of risk, including the risk of losing your entire investment. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9 to read about factors you should consider before buying the Offered Shares.

We are a “foreign private issuer,” as defined under the federal securities laws, and, as such, we will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements for this prospectus and future filings. See “Prospectus Summary-Implications of Being a Foreign Private Issuer” for more information.

You should read this prospectus and any prospectus supplement or amendment carefully before you invest in any of our securities.

Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is September 17, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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About This Prospectus		ii
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements		iv
Prospectus Summary		1
The Offering		8
Risk Factors		9
Enforceability of Civil Liabilities		41
Use of Proceeds		42
Determination of Offering Price		42
Dividend Policy		42
Capitalization and Indebtedness		43
Corporate History and Structure		44
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		46
Business		54
Regulations		66
Management		68
Executive Compensation		73
Principal Shareholders		75
Related Party Transactions		76
Description of Share Capital		77
Private Placement of Ordinary Shares and Warrants		88
Selling Shareholders		90
Material Tax Considerations		93
Plan of Distribution		99
Legal Matters		101
Experts		101
Where You Can Find Additional Information		101
Index to Financial Statements		F-1

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

This prospectus constitutes a part of a registration statement on Form F-1 (together with all amendments and exhibits thereto, the “Registration Statement”) filed by us with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, this prospectus omits certain information contained in the Registration Statement, and reference is made to the Registration Statement and related exhibits for further information with respect to BTC Digital Ltd. and the securities offered hereby. With regard to any statements contained herein concerning the provisions of any document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or otherwise filed with the SEC, in each instance reference is made to the copy of such document so filed. Each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference.

You should rely only on information contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus we may authorize to be delivered or made available to you. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional information or information different from that contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectus. Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor the sale of our securities means that the information contained in this prospectus or any free writing prospectus is correct after the date of this prospectus or such free writing prospectus. This prospectus is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy our securities in any circumstances under which the offer or solicitation is unlawful or in any state or other jurisdiction where the offer is not permitted.

The information in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date on the front cover of this prospectus and the information in any free writing prospectus that we may provide to you in connection with this offering is accurate only as of the date of that free writing prospectus. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates.

No person is authorized in connection with this prospectus to give any information or to make any representations about us, the securities offered hereby or any matter discussed in this prospectus, other than the information and representations contained in this prospectus. If any other information or representation is given or made, such information or representation may not be relied upon as having been authorized by us.

We have not done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than the United States. You are required to inform yourself about, and to observe any restrictions relating to, this offering and the distribution of this prospectus.

COMMONLY USED DEFINED TERMS

Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, references in this prospectus or in a prospectus supplement to:

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“Board” or “Board of Directors” are to the board of directors of BTC Digital Ltd.;

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“BTC Singapore” are to BTC Digital Singapore Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated in Singapore;

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“we,” “us,” “our Company,” “the Company” and “our” are to BTC Digital Ltd.;

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“China” or the “PRC” are to the People’s Republic of China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau and excluding for the purposes of this prospectus only, Taiwan;

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“Code” is to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;

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“Companies Act” is to the Companies Act of the Cayman Islands;

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“former variable interest entities” or “former VIEs” are to Shenzhen Meten International Education Co., Ltd., or Shenzhen Meten, and Shenzhen Likeshuo Education Co., Ltd., or Shenzhen Likeshuo, and their respective direct and indirect subsidiaries, which are PRC companies in which Meten did not have equity interests but whose financial results had been consolidated by Meten in accordance with U.S. GAAP due to Meten being the primary beneficiary of these companies prior to the termination of the VIE agreements in November 2022;

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“Initial Exercise Date” means the date of issuance of the Pre-Funded Warrants (as such warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance), as set forth in the applicable warrant agreement.

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“Met Chain” is to Met Chain Investment Holding Company Ltd, a company formed under the laws of the British Virgin Islands;

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“Met Path” is to Meta Path investing holding company, a company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands;

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“Meten Blockchain” is to “METEN BLOCK CHAIN LLC,” a limited liability company formed in the State of Delaware;

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“Ordinary Shares” are to our ordinary shares, par value US$0.06 per share, carrying one vote per share;

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“the operating entities” are to the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries with operations, namely Meten Service USA Corp., Quench Data LLC, and METEN BLOCK CHAIN LLC;

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“Trading Day” means any day on which the ordinary shares are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or if the ordinary shares are not listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the ordinary shares are then traded.

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“dollars,” “US$” and “U.S. dollars” are to the legal currency of the United States;

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“U.S. GAAP” is to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, consistently applied; and

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“years” are to the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, and references to our fiscal year or years are to the fiscal year or years ended December 31.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and views of future events, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. These statements are likely to address our growth strategy, financial results, and product and development programs. You must carefully consider any such statements and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements. These factors may include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

	●	Our ability to expand our mining operations and maintain competitiveness in the face of growing competition;

	●	Assumptions relating to the size of the cryptocurrency mining market and demand for digital assets;

	●	Unanticipated regulations of cryptocurrencies that add barriers to adoption and have a negative effect on our business;

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Our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for our products; and Our estimates of expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and our needs for, or ability to obtain, additional financing.

We describe certain material risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect our business, including our financial condition and results of operations, under “Risk Factors.” We base our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to our management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecast by our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should be careful about relying on any forward-looking statements. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 does not apply to statements made in connection with this registration statement. Except as required under the federal securities laws, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise.

Industry Data and Forecasts

This prospectus contains market data and industry forecasts and projections, which were obtained or derived from publicly available information, reports of governmental agencies, market research reports, and industry publications and surveys. These sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of that information is not guaranteed. Although we believe such information to be accurate, we have not independently verified the data from these sources. However, we acknowledge our responsibility for all disclosures in this prospectus. Forecasts and other forward-looking information obtained from these sources are subject to the same qualifications and additional uncertainties and risks regarding the other forward-looking statements in this prospectus due to a variety of factors, including those described in this section, the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in this prospectus. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the forecasts and estimates.

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Because this is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should read this entire prospectus and should consider, among other things, the matters set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this prospectus before making your investment decision. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements and information relating to BTC Digital Ltd. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this prospectus.

The Company

We were formed to serve as a holding company after consummation of the Mergers (defined below) contemplated by the Merger Agreement (defined below). We were formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company on September 27, 2019. Prior to the Mergers, we owned no material assets and did not operate any business. Our principal executive office is located at 61 Robinson Road Level 6 & 7, #738, Singapore 068893, and our phone number is +65 6022 2515.

On December 12, 2019, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among the Company, EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“EdtechX”), Meten Education Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“EdtechX Merger Sub”), Meten Education Group Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Meten Merger Sub”, and together with EdtechX Merger Sub, the “Merger Subs”), and Meten International Education Group, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Meten”) which, among other things, provided for (i) Meten Merger Sub to merge with and into Meten, with Meten being the surviving entity of such merger (the “Meten Merger”) and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Surviving Cayman Islands Company”) and (ii) EdtechX Merger Sub to merge with and into EdtechX, with EdtechX being the surviving entity of the merger (the “EdtechX Merger” and together with the Meten Merger, the “Mergers”) and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

On March 30, 2020, the parties to the Merger Agreement consummated the Mergers. Immediately prior to the Mergers, Azimut Enterprises Holdings S.r.l. (the “Azimut Investor”) invested US$20 million in EdtechX to purchase 2,000,000 units of EdtechX (with each unit consisting of one ordinary share and one warrant to purchase one ordinary share of EdtechX at a price of US$11.50 per share), which units converted into the same number of our units upon closing of the Mergers. Concurrently with the closing of the Mergers, our PIPE financing with two unaffiliated third-party investors, one of which is ITG Education, in an aggregate investment of US$12 million was completed on March 30, 2020.

On March 30, 2020, our ordinary shares were listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “METX.” Our warrants issued in connection with the Mergers traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “METXW” beginning May 27, 2020, and have since expired.

On August 11, 2021, we changed our name from “Meten EdtechX Education Group Ltd.” to “Meten Holding Group Ltd.”

On October 20, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the VIE contractual arrangements, Zhuhai Meizhilian Education Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhuhai Meten”) and Zhuhai Likeshuo Education Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhuhai Likeshuo”) unilaterally terminated their respective contractual arrangements with 30-day advance notices to their respective former VIEs. The termination of the VIE contractual arrangements was effective on November 19, 2022. As the VIE structure has been unwound, the financial results of the VIEs and their subsidiaries are no longer consolidated into the Company’s financial statements after the effective date. As of the date of this prospectus, the operating entities only operate cryptocurrency mining business in the U.S., and we no longer provide ELT services, which services were provided by the former VIEs.

On August 10, 2023, we held a general meeting of shareholders, during which our shareholders approved the Share Consolidation. As a result, our 500,000,000 issued and unissued ordinary shares of par value of US$0.003 each in the capital of the Company were consolidated into 25,000,000 ordinary shares of nominal or par value of US$0.06 each (“Share Consolidation”). The Share Consolidation became effective on August 23, 2023, and the ordinary shares began trading on a post-Share Consolidation basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market when the market opened on August 24, 2023, under the symbol “BTCT” but under a new CUSIP number of G6055 H155. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Share Consolidation. All fractional shares were rounded up to the whole number of shares. Immediately following the Share Consolidation, the authorized share capital of the Company was US$1,500,000, divided into 25,000,000 ordinary shares of a nominal or par value of US$0.06 each. As of the date of this prospectus, the authorized share capital of the Company is US$12,000,000, divided into 200,000,000 ordinary shares of a nominal or par value of US$0.06 each.

The shareholders also approved to change our name from “Meten Holding Group Ltd.” to “BTC Digital Ltd.,” which became effective on August 11, 2023.

On August 22, 2025, the Company held an extraordinary general meeting at which the shareholders passed a special resolution approving the increase of the Company’s authorized share capital from US$1,500,000 divided into 25,000,000 ordinary shares of par value of US$0.06 each to US$12,000,000 divided into 200,000,000 ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.06 each.

As of the date of this prospectus, the authorized share capital of the Company is US$12,000,000, divided into 200,000,000 ordinary shares of a nominal or par value of US$0.06 each. Investors purchasing our securities are purchasing equity interests in BTC Digital Ltd., the Cayman Islands holding company.

The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure as of the date of this prospectus.

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Transfer of Cash

The Company manages its cash on a consolidated basis based on the operational and liquidity requirements of the relevant entities. The Company’s U.S. dollar-denominated cash is maintained primarily in bank accounts held by BTC Singapore and the operating entities. BTC Singapore serves principally as the Company’s treasury and digital asset holding entity. Because the Company’s principal business operations, including its cryptocurrency mining and related operations, are conducted primarily through its operating entities, cash may be transferred from time to time between BTC Singapore and the operating entities to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other ordinary-course operating requirements.

Such transfers are generally made through normal banking channels and are recorded as intercompany balances, capital contributions or other intercompany transfers, as applicable. Intercompany balances are settled from time to time based on the liquidity and operational needs of the relevant entities. The Company does not currently maintain a fixed schedule requiring the periodic settlement or repatriation of such intercompany balances.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the aggregate amount of cash transferred between BTC Singapore and the operating entities for operational and working capital purposes was approximately US$1,343,295. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, no such intercompany cash transfers occurred. During the year ended December 31, 2025 and the six months ended June 30, 2026, we had no assets and generated no revenue in the PRC and no cash has been transferred in or out of the PRC.

Digital Assets

In addition to fiat currency, our subsidiary BTC Singapore holds digital assets generated from its cryptocurrency mining activities or otherwise acquired by the Company. All of BTC Singapore’s bitcoin and other digital assets are currently maintained in custodial accounts with a third-party cryptocurrency trading platform.

Digital assets generated from the Company’s mining operations are deposited directly into custodial accounts maintained by BTC Singapore and are retained there as digital assets. From time to time, based on the Company’s working capital requirements, market conditions and management’s assessment of liquidity needs, BTC Singapore may convert USDT or other digital assets held in its custodial or cryptocurrency exchange accounts into U.S. dollars through its cryptocurrency exchange account. Such conversions by BTC Singapore do not constitute intercompany transfers. The resulting U.S. dollar proceeds may be retained by BTC Singapore or subsequently transferred to the operating entities to fund operating expenses, capital expenditures or other working capital requirements.

See Note 7, “Digital Assets,” on page F-20 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the Company’s digital asset holdings and activity.

Dividends, Distributions and Intentions Regarding Earnings

To date, the Company’s subsidiaries have not declared or paid any dividends or other distributions to BTC Digital Ltd., and BTC Digital Ltd. has not declared or paid any dividends or distributions to its shareholders or other investors.

The Company currently intends to retain most, if not all, of its available funds and future earnings, if any, to fund the operation and expansion of its business and does not currently intend to declare or pay cash dividends to holders of its Ordinary Shares in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will depend on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, applicable law and other factors that the board of directors may consider relevant.

Other than ordinary-course intercompany transfers and settlements described above, the Company currently has no specific plan to distribute earnings from its subsidiaries to the holding company. Cash and other assets are expected to remain within the entities where they are needed to support the Company’s operations, and intercompany amounts will be settled from time to time based on the Company’s operational and liquidity requirements.

No dividends or distributions have been made to investors as of the date of this prospectus.

For additional information regarding the Company’s cash flows, financial position and digital assets, please refer to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on page F-8, Note 1, “Organization and Principal Activities,” and Note 7, “Digital Assets,” to the consolidated financial statements included in the Registration Statement.

Summary of Risk Factors

Investing in our Ordinary Shares involves significant risks. You should carefully consider all of the information in this prospectus before making an investment in our Ordinary Shares. Below please find a summary of the principal risks we face, organized under relevant headings. These risks are discussed more fully under the section titled “Risk Factors” of this prospectus.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

Risks and uncertainties related to our cryptocurrency business and industry include, but are not limited to, the following:

	●	We have a limited operating history of blockchain and cryptocurrency business (see “Risk Factors - Risks Related to Our Business and Industry - We have launched our blockchain and cryptocurrency business in early 2022 and have a limited operating history”).

	●	As the operating entities develop their blockchain and cryptocurrency business, our total revenue and cash flow will become materially dependent on the market value of digital assets and the volume of digital assets received from their mining efforts. If such market value or volume declines, our business, operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected (see page 9 of this prospectus).

	●	The cost of acquiring new mining machines has historically been capital-intensive and is likely to remain so, which may have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations (see page 12 of this prospectus).

	●	The price of new mining machines may be linked to the market price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and our costs of obtaining new and replacement mining machines may increase along with the market price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which may have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations (see page 12 of this prospectus).

	●	Although we currently mine bitcoin as well as certain other cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin and Litecoin, and also hold other digital assets, including Ethereum, our future success will depend in large part on the market value of bitcoin and other digital assets we mine or hold. Any sustained decline in the value of bitcoin or such other digital assets could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity (see page 13 of this prospectus).

	●	To the extent that the profit margins of bitcoin mining operations are not high, operators of bitcoin mining operations are more likely to immediately sell bitcoin rewards earned by mining in the market, thereby constraining the growth of the price of bitcoin, which could adversely impact us (see page 14 of this prospectus).

	●	We are subject to risks associated with our need for significant electrical power (see page 29 of this prospectus).

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The cryptocurrencies stored by the operating entities may be subject to accidental or unauthorized loss or theft or otherwise may be access restricted (see page 15 of this prospectus).

Risks Related to Bitcoin

Risks and uncertainties related to bitcoin include, but are not limited to, the following:

	●	The trading price of bitcoin, which may be subject to pricing risks, including volatility related risks, has historically been subject to wide swings. A material decrease in the price of bitcoin could have a materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations (see page 19 of this prospectus).

	●	The markets for bitcoin may be underregulated. As a result, the market price of bitcoin may be extremely volatile. Rapid decreases in the price of bitcoin could have a materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations (see page 19 of this prospectus).

	●	Banks and financial institutions may not provide banking services, or may cut off services, to businesses that engage in cryptocurrency-related activities (see page 19 of this prospectus).

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We have an evolving business model subject to various uncertainties (see page 20 of this prospectus).

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It may be illegal now, or in the future, to acquire, own, hold, sell or use bitcoin, or other cryptocurrencies, participate in blockchains or utilize similar cryptocurrency assets in one or more countries, the ruling of which would adversely affect us (see page 21 of this prospectus).

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The development and acceptance of competing blockchain platforms or technologies may cause demand for bitcoin to decrease (see page 22 of this prospectus).

Risks Related to Governmental Regulation and Enforcement

Risks and uncertainties related to governmental regulation and enforcement include, but are not limited to, the following:

	●	If bitcoins are determined to be investment securities, and we hold a significant portion of our assets in bitcoins, investment securities or non-controlling equity interests of other entities, we may inadvertently violate the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). We could incur large losses to modify our operations to avoid the need to register as an investment company or could incur significant expenses to register as an investment company or could terminate operations altogether (see page 25 of this prospectus).

	●	We may be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. In such event, we may be deemed as operating as an unregistered investment company in violation of the Investment Company Act and required to register as an investment company or to adjust our strategies (see page 26 of this prospectus).

	●	We cannot be certain as to how future regulatory developments will impact our business and any such additional regulatory requirements, or changes in how existing requirements are interpreted and applied, may cause us to cease all or certain of our operations or change our business model (see page 27 of this prospectus).

	●	If U.S. and/or foreign regulators and other government entities assert jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets, we may be subject to additional regulations imposed by these regulators and government entities and may be required to alter our business operations to gain compliance with these regulations, as a result of which we may experience increased compliance costs and our business operations, financial position and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected (see page 28 of this prospectus).

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If regulatory changes or interpretations of our activities require us to register under the regulations promulgated by FinCEN under the authority of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, or otherwise under state laws, we may incur significant compliance costs, which may have a material negative effect on our business and the results of our operations (see page 28 of this prospectus).

	●	If the Chinese government were to exert more oversight and control over or impose new requirements for approval from the PRC authorities to issue our Ordinary Shares to foreign investors or list on a foreign exchange, such action could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless (see page 33 of this prospectus).

	●	Recent joint statement by the SEC and the PCAOB, rule changes by Nasdaq, and the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act all call for additional and more stringent criteria to be applied to emerging market companies upon assessing the qualification of their auditors, especially the non-U.S. auditors who are not inspected by the PCAOB. These developments could add uncertainties to our continued listing or future offerings of our securities in the U.S. (see page 31 of this prospectus).

	●	Any change of regulations and rules by Chinese government including potential additional requirements on cybersecurity review, personal information protection, moving technology in and out of the PRC, or outbound data transfer may intervene or influence our operations at any time and any additional control over offerings conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in issuers with Chinese operations could result in a material change in our business operations and/or the value of our Ordinary Shares and could also significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer our Ordinary Shares to investors and cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless (see page 34 of this prospectus).

	●	Non-compliance with the PRC Labor Contract Law and other labor-related regulations in the PRC may adversely affect our business and our results of operations (see page 36 of this prospectus).

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Certain judgments obtained against us by our shareholders may not be enforceable. All of our officers and directors are nationals or residents of the PRC and a substantial portion of their assets may be located outside the United States, including in the PRC. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to bring an action against us or against these individuals in the United States in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise. (see page 38 of this prospectus).

Risks Related to Our Ordinary Shares and the Trading Market

Risks and uncertainties related to our Ordinary Shares and the trading market include, but are not limited to, the following:

	●	An increase of free trading shares of our Ordinary Shares could result in substantial sales of Ordinary Shares on the open market which could cause our stock price to fall substantially (see page 36 of this prospectus).

	●	We may issue additional ordinary shares or other equity securities without your approval, which would dilute your ownership interests and may depress the market price of our ordinary shares (see page 36 of this prospectus).

	●	We are not expected to pay dividends on our ordinary shares in the foreseeable future (see page 37 of this prospectus).

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You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through U.S. courts may be limited, because we were formed under Cayman Islands law (see page 38 of this prospectus).

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Nasdaq has adopted a new $5 million minimum market value continued listing requirement that could result in immediate suspension and delisting of our Ordinary Shares without any cure period or opportunity to regain compliance (see page 38 of this prospectus).

Corporate Information

Our principal executive offices are located at 61 Robinson Road Level 6 & 7 #738, Singapore 068893. Our telephone number at this address is +65 6022 2515. Our registered office in the Cayman Islands is located at Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive,PO Box 2681,Grand Cayman KY1-1111,Cayman Islands.

Investors should submit any inquiries to the address and telephone number of our principal executive offices. Our corporate website is https://btct.us/. The information contained on our websites is not a part of this prospectus. Our agent for service of process in the United States is located at Newark, Delaware.

The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC using its EDGAR system.

Former Emerging Growth Company Status

We previously qualified as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, enacted in April 2012. We ceased to be an emerging growth company not because of our revenue level, but because our emerging growth company status expired on the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering, which occurred at the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. As a result, we are no longer eligible to take advantage of the reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise available to emerging growth companies. These previously available provisions included, but were not limited to:

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being permitted to present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our filings with the SEC;

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not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting;

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reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in periodic reports, proxy statements and registration statements; and

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exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

We were permitted to take advantage of these provisions until the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our initial public offering. Accordingly, our emerging growth company status expired at the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as a result of the passage of that five-year period, and not by reason of our gross revenues, market value of our shares or debt issuances. Although we are no longer an emerging growth company, we are currently a non-accelerated filer and, for so long as we remain a non-accelerated filer, we are not required to provide an auditor attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In addition, for so long as we qualify as a foreign private issuer, we may continue to benefit from certain exemptions available to foreign private issuers, including exemptions from the more stringent executive compensation disclosure requirements and the requirement to hold nonbinding advisory votes on executive compensation (“say-on-pay”) and golden parachute payments applicable to U.S. domestic issuers.

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. While we were an emerging growth company, we elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. As our emerging growth company status has expired, this election is no longer applicable.

Implications of Being a Foreign Private Issuer

We report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as a non-U.S. company with “foreign private issuer” status. As long as we qualify as a foreign private issuer under the Exchange Act, we will continue to be exempt from certain provisions of the Exchange Act that are applicable to U.S. domestic public companies, including:

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the sections of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations with respect to a security registered under the Exchange Act;

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the requirement to comply with Regulation FD, which requires selective disclosure of material information;

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the sections of the Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and liability for insiders who profit from trades made in a short period of time; and

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the rules under the Exchange Act requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q containing unaudited financial and other specified information, or current reports on Form 8-K upon the occurrence of specified significant events.

Foreign private issuers are also exempt from certain more stringent executive compensation disclosure rules. Thus, as long as we remain a foreign private issuer, we will continue to be exempt from the more stringent compensation disclosures required of companies that are neither an emerging growth company nor a foreign private issuer. As a result, some investors may find the Ordinary Shares less attractive, which could result in a less active trading market for the Ordinary Shares or more volatility in the price of the Ordinary Shares.

THE OFFERING

Securities Being Offered by the Selling Shareholders		An aggregate of 5,175,437 Ordinary Shares issued by the Company to the Selling Shareholders and up to 13,245,613 Ordinary Shares issued upon exercise of Pre-Funded Warrants and Common Warrants (hereinafter the Pre-Funded Warrants and Common Warrants, collectively, the “Warrants”) by the Company to the Selling Shareholders under the private placement described in the section titled “Private Placement of Ordinary Shares and Warrants” (the “Private Placement”). The Company sold a total of 6,140,350 Common Units (or Pre-Funded Units) in the Private Placement, of which 5,175,437 were Common Units consisting of Ordinary Shares and 964,913 were Pre-Funded Units.

Ordinary Shares Outstanding Prior to the Offering		11,800,567 Ordinary Shares.

Ordinary Shares Outstanding Assuming the Selling Shareholders Fully Exercise the Warrants		Up to 30,221,617 Ordinary Shares.

Use of Proceeds		We may receive up to approximately $21 million in aggregate gross proceeds under the Purchase Agreement in the event that the Selling Shareholders exercise the Common Warrants in their entirety after the date of this prospectus. These proceeds that we receive under the Purchase Agreement will be used for working capital requirements of the Company’s business divisions and for general corporate purposes, including research and development. See “Use of Proceeds.” In the event that the Company does receive these additional gross proceeds from warrant exercises, the total aggregate proceeds from the Private Placement (including the initial closing proceeds of approximately $7 million) will amount to approximately $28 million.

NASDAQ Listing Symbol		“BTCT”

Risk Factors		An investment in our Ordinary Shares is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 9.

Voting Rights		Ordinary Shares are entitled to one vote per share. Therefore, all holders of our Ordinary Shares, including our officers and directors, are entitled to the same voting rights.

Lock-Ups		Our officers, directors, and certain holders of our capital stock (minimum 10% holders) have entered into lock-ups restricting the transfer of shares of, or relating to, our capital stock for a minimum of ninety (90) days after the effectiveness of this Registration Statement or longer, based on certain other circumstances as described more fully in the Section titled “Private Placement of Ordinary Shares and Warrants.”

RISK FACTORS

An investment in our Ordinary Shares is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk and should be made only by investors who can afford a complete loss. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with the other information in this prospectus, including our financial statements and the related notes, before you decide to buy our Ordinary Shares. If any of the following risks actually occurs, then our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the trading of our Ordinary Shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment therein. In addition to the risks outlined below, risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect our operating results and financial condition include, without limitation, the following:

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

We have launched our blockchain and cryptocurrency business in early 2022 and have a limited operating history.

Since early 2022, we have started to transition the business focus to blockchain and cryptocurrency business through the operating entities. Accordingly, we have a limited operating history, which makes an evaluation of our future prospects difficult. Our operating results will likely fluctuate moving forward as we focus on increasing our capacity and as the market price of bitcoin fluctuates. We may need to make business decisions that could adversely affect our operating results, such as modifications to our business structure, or operations. Additionally, as we have limited experience in the blockchain and cryptocurrency business, our efforts in developing such business may not succeed and we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to cover our investment and become profitable. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we generated revenue in the amount of $11.7 million from our cryptocurrency business, and generated net loss of $2.0 million from our cryptocurrency business. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we generated revenue in the amount of $14.0 million from our cryptocurrency business, and generated consolidated net loss of $9.1 million. We may not continue to generate substantial revenue or net income from our blockchain and cryptocurrency business, if at all. If we do not effectively manage our growth, we may not be able to execute on our business plan, respond to competitive pressures or take advantage of market opportunities and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially harmed.

As the operating entities develop their blockchain and cryptocurrency business, our total revenue and cash flow will become materially dependent on the market value of digital assets and the volume of digital assets received from our mining efforts. If such market value or volume declines, our business, operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected. Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, the Company had a relatively low cash and cash equivalents balance and recorded significant net losses and negative operating cash flows, which raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

As we develop our blockchain and cryptocurrency business, the operating cash flow will be materially dependent on our ability to sell cryptocurrency for fiat currency as needed. As such, any declines in the number of cryptocurrencies that we successfully mine, the price of such cryptocurrencies or market liquidity for cryptocurrencies and digital assets generally would adversely affect our revenue and ability to fund the operations.

The price of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, and the associated demand for buying, selling and trading them, have historically been highly volatile. For example, Bitcoin’s market capitalization has fluctuated significantly in recent years, falling below and later rising above $1 trillion, and the market price of Bitcoin has experienced substantial swings. In 2025, the market price of one Bitcoin ranged from approximately $60,000 to over $126,000. The price and trading volume of any digital asset is subject to significant uncertainty and volatility, depending on a number of factors, including:

	●	market conditions across the broader blockchain ecosystem;

	●	trading activities on digital asset platforms worldwide, many of which may be unregulated, and may include manipulative activities;

	●	investment and trading activities of highly active retail and institutional users, speculators, mining machines and investors;

	●	the speed and rate at which digital assets are able to gain worldwide adoption as a medium of exchange, utility, store of value, consumptive asset, security instrument, or other financial assets, if at all;

	●	changes in user and investor confidence in digital assets and digital asset platforms;

	●	publicity and events relating to the blockchain ecosystem, including public perception of the impact of the blockchain ecosystem on the environment;

	●	unpredictable social media coverage or “trending” of digital assets;

	●	the functionality and utility of digital assets and their associated ecosystems and networks, including digital assets designed for use in various applications;

	●	consumer preferences and perceived value of digital assets;

	●	increased competition from other payment services or other digital assets that exhibit better speed, security, scalability, or other characteristics;

	●	the correlation between the prices of digital assets, including the potential that a crash in one digital asset or widespread defaults on one digital asset exchange or trading venue may cause a crash in the price of other digital assets, or a series of defaults by counterparties on digital asset exchanges or trading venues;

	●	regulatory or legislative changes and updates affecting the blockchain ecosystem;

	●	the characterization of digital assets under the laws of various jurisdictions around the world;

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the maintenance, troubleshooting, and development of the blockchain networks underlying digital assets, including by mining machines, validators, and developers worldwide;

	●	the ability for digital asset networks to attract and retain mining machines or validators to secure and confirm transactions accurately and efficiently;

	●	ongoing technological viability and security of digital assets and their associated protocols, smart contracts, applications, and networks, including vulnerabilities against hacks and scalability;

	●	fees and speed associated with processing digital asset transactions, including on the underlying blockchain networks and on digital asset platforms;

	●	financial strength of market participants;

	●	interruptions in service from, or failures of, major digital asset trading platforms;

	●	availability of an active derivatives market for various digital assets;

	●	availability of banking and payment services to support digital asset-related projects;

	●	level of interest rates and inflation; and

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monetary policies of governments, trade restrictions and fiat currency devaluations.

There is no assurance that any digital asset, including Bitcoin, will maintain its value or that there will be meaningful levels of trading activities to support markets in any digital asset. A decline in the market value of digital assets or in the demand for trading digital assets could lead to a corresponding decline in the value of our cryptocurrency assets, their returns on investments in mining machines, and could adversely affect their business, operating results and financial condition.

Digital assets may be subject to momentum pricing due to speculation regarding future appreciation or depreciation in value, leading to greater volatility. Momentum pricing typically is associated with growth stocks and other assets whose valuation, as determined by the investing public, accounts for future changes in value. It is possible that momentum pricing of digital assets has resulted, and may continue to result, in speculation regarding future changes in the value of digital assets, making digital assets’ prices more volatile. As a result, digital assets may be more likely to fluctuate in value due to changing investor confidence, which could impact future appreciation or depreciation in digital asset prices. As a result, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.

The cost of acquiring new mining machines has historically been capital intensive and is likely to continue to be very capital intensive, which may have a material and adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

The success and profitability of our mining operations depend largely on the costs associated with our mining activities, including the costs of mining machines and electricity. We can be profitable only if such costs are lower than the prices of the cryptocurrencies we mine when we sell them. Our mining machines are subject to ordinary wear and tear from operation and may also experience more significant malfunctions caused by factors beyond our control. Over time, we will need to repair, replace or upgrade mining machines that are no longer functional or economically efficient with mining machines sourced from third-party suppliers. As mining technology continues to evolve, we may also need to invest in upgrading our mining fleet and related infrastructure in order to improve efficiency and remain competitive.

All of the mining machines deployed by us will degrade due to ordinary wear and tear from usage. Additionally, all of these machines will eventually become obsolete, and may also be lost or damaged due to factors outside of our control. Once such event happens, these mining machines will need to be repaired or replaced along with other equipment from time to time for us to stay competitive. This upgrading process requires substantial capital investment, and we may face challenges in doing so on a timely and cost-effective basis based on our ability to develop new mining machines with greater processing power and our access to adequate capital resources. If we are unable to obtain adequate numbers of new and replacement mining machines at scale, we may be unable to remain competitive in our highly competitive and evolving industry. If this happens, we may not be able to mine cryptocurrencies through our subsidiaries as efficiently or in similar amounts as our competitors and, as a result, our business and financial results could suffer. This could, in turn, materially and adversely affect the trading price of our securities and our investors could lose part or all of their investment.

The price of new mining machines may be linked to the market price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and our costs of obtaining new and replacement mining machines may increase along with the market price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which may have a material and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our financial condition and results of operations are dependent on our ability to sell the bitcoin the operating entities mine at a price greater than our costs to produce that bitcoin. We incur significant up-front capital costs each time we acquire new mining machines, and, if future prices of bitcoin are not sufficiently high, we may not realize the benefit of these capital expenditures. As the price for new mining machines we buy increases, our cost to mine a single bitcoin also increases, therefore requiring a corresponding increase in the price of bitcoin for us to maintain our results of operations, to the extent we sell the bitcoin shortly after mining it.

We have observed significant fluctuations in market prices for bitcoin, to the extent that we are unable to reasonably predict future prices for the bitcoin the operating entities mine. The market price of bitcoin could decrease during this time to the point at which it no longer becomes profitable for the operating entities to use such equipment to mine bitcoin and, as a result, our business and financial results could suffer. This could, in turn, materially and adversely affect the trading price of our securities and our investors could lose part or all of their investment.

Reports have been released that the prices of new mining machines are adjusted according to the price of bitcoin. As a result, the cost of new machines can be unpredictable, and could also be significantly higher than our historical cost for new mining machines. As a result, at times, the operating entities may obtain mining machines and other hardware from third parties at higher prices, to the extent they are available. While we cannot know definitively if these two phenomena are linked, we have seen a measurable increase in the prices for new mining machines offered by third party manufacturers during periods of increased market prices for bitcoin, and such prices may continue to track the volatility in the market price of bitcoin.

The supply chain for mining machines and related components may from time to time be adversely affected by concentrated manufacturing, trade restrictions, tariffs, customs delays, geopolitical tensions, logistics disruptions, and shortages of certain semiconductor and electronic components. A significant portion of available mining machines may be acquired by companies with substantial financial resources, which could reduce supply available to us or increase our procurement costs. Prices for mining machines, particularly newer and more efficient models, may be volatile and may increase significantly depending on market demand, bitcoin prices, network hash rate, component availability, and regulatory developments. In addition, because a substantial portion of mining hardware and related components is sourced from China or from suppliers with operations concentrated in a limited number of jurisdictions, any disruption affecting such suppliers could impair our ability to obtain replacement parts or additional mining machines on a timely basis, or at commercially reasonable prices, if at all. Such events could materially and adversely affect our ability to execute our strategy, business, financial condition, results of operations, and the value of our securities.

Because the mining machines owned by the operating entities are designed specifically to mine bitcoin, our future success will depend in large part upon the value of bitcoin, and any sustained decline in its value could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our operating results will depend in significant part upon the value of bitcoin because it is the primary cryptocurrency the operating entities currently mine. Specifically, our revenues from our bitcoin mining operations are based upon two factors: (1) the number of bitcoin rewards the operating entities successfully mine and (2) the value of bitcoin. In addition, our operating results are directly impacted by changes in the value of bitcoin because under the value measurement model, both realized and unrealized changes will be reflected in our statement of operations. This means that our operating results will be subject to changes based upon increases or decreases in the value of bitcoin. The introduction of alternative cryptocurrencies, such as those backed by central banks known as Central Bank Digital Currencies, could significantly reduce the demand for bitcoin. This would reduce both our ability to earn mining rewards and transaction fees and would also impair our ability to monetize the bitcoin we earn.

Our reliance primarily on a limited assortment of miner models from a single manufacturer may subject our operations to increased risk of failure.

The performance and reliability of the operating entities’ mining machines and our technology is critical to our reputation and operations. Because the operating entities currently use a limited assortment of mining machines in their fleet, if there are issues with those machines, such as a design flaw in the ASIC chips they employ, our entire system could be affected. The operating entities currently use a few different models of mining machines, but if there are issues with such machines, we may have to rely on a single model of mining machine. Any system error or failure may significantly delay response times or even cause our system to fail. Any disruption in our ability to continue mining could result in lower yields and harm our reputation and business. Any exploitable weakness, flaw, or error common to the type of mining machines we use affects all such mining machines; therefore, if a defect or other flaw exists and is exploited, all or a substantial portion of our mining operations could go offline simultaneously. Any interruption, delay or system failure could result in financial losses, a decrease in the trading price of shares of our ordinary shares and damage to our reputation.

Although we currently mine bitcoin as well as certain other cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin and Litecoin, our future success will continue to depend in large part on the market value of bitcoin and other digital assets we mine or hold. Any sustained decline in the value of bitcoin or such other digital assets could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

A substantial portion of our mining revenue is derived from bitcoin mining, and our operating results continue to be materially affected by the market value of bitcoin. Our mining revenues are affected by, among other things, (i) the quantity of bitcoin rewards we successfully mine and (ii) the market value of bitcoin. In addition, we hold digital assets other than bitcoin, including Ethereum, and changes in the market value of the digital assets we mine or hold may directly affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. As a result, our operating results may fluctuate significantly based on increases or decreases in the market value of bitcoin and other digital assets.

The introduction or increased adoption of alternative cryptocurrencies, including central bank digital currencies and other digital assets, could reduce demand for bitcoin or otherwise affect its market value. Any such development could reduce our ability to earn mining rewards and transaction fees, impair our ability to monetize the digital assets we mine or hold, and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

To the extent that profit margins of bitcoin mining operations are compressed, operators may be more likely to sell a greater portion of the bitcoin earned from mining, which may create downward pressure on the market price of bitcoin and could adversely affect us.

Over the past several years, bitcoin mining has evolved from activity conducted by individual users with consumer-grade processors and earlier-generation ASIC equipment to large-scale, professionalized mining operations. These professionalized mining operations generally require substantial upfront capital investment in specialized mining hardware and incur significant ongoing operating costs, including facility costs, electricity costs and personnel expenses. As a result, such operators may be more sensitive to short-term changes in bitcoin prices, network difficulty, hash price and operating costs, and may be more likely than smaller or less capital-intensive miners to sell newly mined bitcoin in order to maintain liquidity, satisfy debt service obligations or preserve operating margins.

The profitability of a bitcoin mining operation generally reflects the value of bitcoin mined less the allocable capital and operating costs required to mine bitcoin. When profit margins are low or negative, some mining operators may sell a higher percentage of newly mined bitcoin, reduce mining activity, delay hardware upgrades or temporarily cease operations. Although the market price of bitcoin is influenced by many factors beyond miner selling activity, increased selling by mining operators during periods of margin compression could contribute to market volatility or downward pressure on the price of bitcoin. Any such decline in the market price of bitcoin could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The operating entities’ mining operations, including the sites in which their mining machines are operated or that are currently under construction, may experience damages, including damages that are not covered by insurance.

The operating entities’ current mining operations and any future mining operations they establish will be subject to a variety of risks relating to their physical condition and operation, including, but not limited to:

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the presence of construction or repair defects or other structural or building damage;

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any noncompliance with or liabilities under applicable environmental, health or safety regulations or requirements or building permit requirements;

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any damage resulting from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods and windstorms; and

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claims by employees and others for injuries sustained at our properties, including as a result of exposure to high voltage operations, extreme temperature conditions in the operating entities’ mining farms, exposure to on-site contaminants and pollutants and dangers posed by the liquid-cooling reservoirs located at their sites.

For example, the operating entities’ mining farms could be rendered temporarily or permanently inoperable as a result of fire or other natural disasters, or as a result of terrorist attacks or other hostile acts. The security and other protective measures the operating entities take against these risks may not be sufficient. In addition, the operating entities’ mining farms could be materially adversely affected by power outages, loss of access to the electrical grid, or the loss of cost-effective sources of electrical power generation. Although the operating entities maintain insurance coverage for their mining sites, such insurance may not cover all losses, damages, liabilities or business interruptions, and certain assets, including mining machines, may not be fully insured or insured at all. In the event of a significant loss at any mining site, the operating entities may not be able to remediate the loss in a timely manner or at all, and may lose some or all of the revenues anticipated to be derived from such mining operations.

The operating entities do not maintain any insurance coverage for the cryptocurrency mining machines, and any potential material losses could materially and adversely affect their business and results of operations.

The operating entities maintain insurance coverage for their cryptocurrency mining sites; however, the mining machines are not insured. As a result, any damage or loss of mining machines may require the operating entities to expend additional capital resources for replacement, which could materially and adversely affect their business and results of operations.

Since the mining machines remain uninsured, the operating entities are still exposed to liabilities arising from the operation of their business. Given the high cost of new mining machines, any unexpected losses could impact their financial condition and operational stability.

Furthermore, the bitcoin held by the operating entities is not insured by any government-sponsored investor protection program or otherwise. Therefore, any loss of bitcoin held by the operating entities, either through an information security failure, a mistaken transaction or otherwise, would not be reimbursed. This could adversely affect our operations and, consequently, an investment in our securities.

The operating entities are subject to risks associated with their need for significant electrical power.

The operating entities’ mining operations have historically required significant amounts of electrical power. As the operating entities continue to expand their mining operations, we anticipate the operating entities’ demand for electrical power will continue to grow. If the operating entities are unable to continue to obtain sufficient electrical power to operate their mining machines on a cost-effective basis, we may not realize the anticipated benefits of our significant capital investments in new mining machines.

Additionally, the operating entities’ mining operations could be materially adversely affected by prolonged power outages. Although the operating entities’ mining machines may be powered by backup generators on a temporary basis, it would not be feasible or cost-effective to run mining machines on back-up power generators for extended periods of time. The operating entities would likely need to reduce or cease their operations in the event of an extended power outage or as a result of the unavailability or increased cost of electrical power, which would materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

The cryptocurrencies stored by the operating entities may be subject to accidental or unauthorized loss or theft or otherwise may become inaccessible.

There is a risk that some or all of the operating entities’ cryptocurrencies could be lost, stolen, misappropriated or become inaccessible. Currently, we primarily hold our digital assets through accounts maintained with third-party cryptocurrency trading platforms, and may also use wallets controlled by us from time to time. As a result, we are exposed not only to risks associated with digital asset custody generally, but also to risks relating to the security, availability, internal controls, solvency, operational stability and regulatory status of such third-party platforms

Any cyberattack, security breach, insolvency event, service interruption, withdrawal restriction, account freeze, operational failure or regulatory action affecting any third-party platform on which we hold digital assets could result in the loss of, or restricted access to, our digital assets. In addition, to the extent that we use wallets controlled by us, the loss, destruction or compromise of the relevant private keys or credentials may be irreversible and could result in our inability to access digital assets held in such wallets.

Hackers or malicious actors may launch attacks to steal, compromise, or gain access to digital assets by attacking blockchain networks, exchange platforms, third-party service providers, storage locations, software or related systems, or by other means. As the operating entities’ digital asset holdings increase in size or value, they may become a more attractive target for hackers, malware, cyber-attacks, or other security threats. Any of these events could adversely affect the operating entities’ operations and, consequently, our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

In addition, flaws, vulnerabilities, or defects in blockchain protocols, smart contracts, exchange systems, wallet software, or other digital asset-related technologies may be exposed by malicious actors. Despite the operating entities’ efforts and processes to prevent such defects and breaches, their devices, mining machines, computer systems and those of third parties used in their operations remain vulnerable to cyber security risks, including viruses, worms, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks, physical or electronic break-ins, employee theft or misuse and similar disruptions. Such events could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and on the value of any digital assets the operating entities mine, purchase or otherwise hold.

We evaluate custody risk and establish processes designed to safeguard the operating entities’ digital asset holdings. However, there can be no assurance that any processes or controls we or any third-party platform adopt will be secure or effective, or that human error, evolving cybercrime techniques or other unforeseen events will not result in the loss of, or restricted access to, our digital assets.

We may not be able to realize the benefits of forks, and forks in the bitcoin network may occur in the future which may affect our operations and financial performance.

The future development and growth of bitcoin is subject to a variety of factors that are difficult to predict and evaluate. Because bitcoin is built on an open-source protocol without a centralized governing authority, there is a possibility that bitcoin develops in ways that are not foreseeable. An example is the modification of the bitcoin protocol by a sufficient number of users (known as a “hard fork”).

The bitcoin protocol has been subject to “hard forks” that resulted in the creation of new networks, including Bitcoin Cash ABC, Bitcoin Cash SV, Bitcoin Diamond, Bitcoin Gold, and others. Some of these hard forks have caused fragmentation among trading platforms as to the correct naming convention for the forked cryptocurrencies. Due to the lack of a central registry or rulemaking body, no single entity has the ability to dictate the nomenclature of forked cryptocurrencies, causing disagreements and a lack of uniformity among platforms on the nomenclature of forked cryptocurrencies, which results in further confusion to individuals as to the nature of assets they hold on digital asset trading platforms. In addition, several of these hard forks were contentious, and as a result, participants in certain digital asset user and developer communities may harbor ill will toward other communities. As a result, certain community members may take actions that adversely impact the use, adoption, and price of bitcoin or any of its forked alternatives.

Furthermore, hard forks can lead to new security concerns. For instance, when the Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Cash SV network split in November 2018, “replay” attacks, in which transactions from one network were rebroadcast on the other network to achieve “double-spending,” plagued platforms that traded bitcoin, resulting in significant losses to some digital asset trading platforms. Another possible result of a hard fork is an inherent decrease in the level of security due to the splitting of some mining power across networks, making it easier for a malicious actor to exceed 50% of the mining power of that network, thereby making digital asset networks that rely on proof-of-work more susceptible to attack in the wake of a fork.

Historically, speculation over a new “hard fork” in the bitcoin protocol has resulted in bitcoin price volatility and future hard forks may occur at any time. A hard fork can lead to a disruption of networks and our information technology systems could be affected by cybersecurity attacks, replay attacks, or security weaknesses, any of which can further lead to temporary or even permanent loss of assets. Such disruption and loss could cause us to be exposed to liability, even in circumstances where we do not intend to support an asset compromised by a hard fork. Additionally, a hard fork may result in a scenario where users running the previous protocol will not recognize blocks created by those running the new protocol, and vice versa. This may render our bitcoin mining hardware incompatible with the new bitcoin protocol. Such changes may have a material effect on our operations, financial position and financial performance.

The reward for adding new blocks to the bitcoin blockchain is subject to halving, and the market price of bitcoin may not increase sufficiently to offset the reduction in block rewards, which could adversely affect our mining revenues.

Halving is a process built into the Bitcoin protocol under which the block reward paid to miners is reduced by half at predetermined block intervals. This mechanism reduces the rate at which new bitcoin is issued over time. For Bitcoin, the block reward was initially set at 50 bitcoin per block and was reduced to 25 bitcoin at block 210,000 on November 28, 2012, then to 12.5 bitcoin at block 420,000 on July 9, 2016, then to 6.25 bitcoin at block 630,000 on May 11, 2020, and most recently to 3.125 bitcoin at block 840,000 in April 2024. This process is expected to continue until the aggregate supply of bitcoin approaches 21 million, which is expected to occur around the year 2140. Although the market price of bitcoin has historically experienced volatility around halving events, there can be no assurance that any increase in the market price of bitcoin, reduction in mining difficulty, increase in transaction fees or improvement in other operating conditions would be sufficient to offset the reduction in block rewards. If they are not, our revenue from bitcoin mining operations could decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Increased labor costs and the unavailability of skilled workers could hurt our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The operating entities are dependent upon a pool of available skilled employees to operate and maintain their business. The operating entities compete with other cryptocurrency mining businesses and other similar employers to attract and retain qualified personnel with the technical skills and experience required to provide the highest quality service. The demand for skilled workers is high and the supply is limited, and a shortage in the labor pool of skilled workers or other general inflationary pressures or changes in applicable laws and regulations could make it more difficult for the operating entities to attract and retain personnel and could require the operating entities to enhance their wage and benefits packages, which could increase our operating costs.

Interruptions to our power supply and internet access could disrupt our operations or have an adverse effect on the price of bitcoin, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our bitcoin mining operations require a significant amount of electrical power and access to high-speed internet to be successful. If we are unable to secure sufficient electrical power, or if we lose internet access for a prolonged period, we may be required to reduce our operations or cease them altogether. More broadly, a disruption of the internet may affect the use of bitcoin and subsequently the value of our securities. Generally, bitcoin and our business are dependent upon the internet. A significant disruption in internet connectivity could disrupt the bitcoin network’s operations until the disruption is resolved, which could have a material adverse effect on the price of bitcoin and our ability to mine bitcoin. If any of these events occur, our business and results of operations may suffer, and our investors may be materially and adversely affected.

We may become subject to intellectual property disputes, which are costly and may subject us to significant liability and increased costs of doing business.

In recent years, there has been considerable patent, copyright, trademark, domain name, trade secret and other intellectual property development activity in the crypto economy, as well as litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, including by large financial institutions. Furthermore, individuals and groups can purchase patents and other intellectual property assets for the purpose of making claims of infringement to extract settlements from companies like ours. We cannot guarantee that our self-developed technologies and content do not or will not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. From time to time, our competitors or other third parties may claim that we are infringing upon or misappropriating their intellectual property rights, and we may be found to be infringing upon such rights. Any claims or litigation could cause us to incur significant expenses and, if successfully asserted against us, could require that we pay substantial damages or ongoing royalty payments, prevent us from using certain technologies, force us to implement expensive work-arounds, or impose other unfavorable terms. We expect that the occurrence of infringement claims is likely to grow as the crypto assets market grows and matures. Accordingly, our exposure to damages resulting from infringement claims could increase and this could further exhaust our financial and management resources. Further, during the course of any litigation, we may make announcements regarding the results of hearings and motions, and other interim developments. If securities analysts and investors regard these announcements as negative, the market price of our securities may decline. Even if intellectual property claims do not result in litigation or are resolved in our favor, these claims, and the time and resources necessary to resolve them, could divert the resources of our management and require significant expenditures. Any of the foregoing could prevent us from competing effectively and could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

We may be subject to risks in connection with acquisitions.

We may, in the future, pursue asset acquisitions or acquisitions of businesses in the cryptocurrency industry. The process of upgrading acquired assets to our specifications and integrating acquired assets or businesses may involve unforeseen costs and delays or other operational, technical and financial difficulties and may require a significant amount time and resources. Our failure to incorporate acquired assets or businesses into our existing operations successfully or to minimize any unforeseen operational difficulties could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Such events could also mean an acquisition that we expected to be accretive is not accretive and, in extreme cases, the asset is idle.

The continuing efforts of the operating entities’ senior management team and other key personnel are important to the operating entities’ success, and the operating entities’ business may be harmed if they lose these people’s services.

The operating entities have limited operating history in the cryptocurrency industry, and our success and future growth will to a significant degree depend on the skills and services of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer. We will need to continue to grow our management to alleviate pressure on our existing team and to set up and develop our business. If our management, including any new hires that we may make, fails to work together effectively and to execute our plans and strategies on a timely basis, our business could be significantly harmed. Furthermore, if we fail to execute an effective contingency or succession plan with the loss of any member of management, the loss of such management personnel may significantly disrupt our business.

Furthermore, the loss of key members of our management could inhibit our growth prospects. Our future success depends, in large part, on our ability to attract, retain and motivate key management and operating personnel. As we continue to develop and expand our operations, we may require personnel with different skills and experiences, who have a sound understanding of our business. As bitcoin mining is a developing field, the market for highly qualified personnel in this industry is particularly competitive and we may be unable to attract such personnel. If we are unable to attract such personnel, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, and operating results.

Any natural catastrophes, severe weather conditions, health epidemics, including COVID-19, and other extraordinary events could severely disrupt the operating entities’ business operations.

The occurrence of natural catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, tsunamis or any acts of terrorism may result in significant property damages as well as loss of revenue due to disruptions in the operating entities’ business operations. Any disruption of electricity supply or any outbreaks of fire or similar calamities at the operating entities’ premises may result in the breakdown of their facilities and the disruption to their business. Health epidemics, such as outbreaks of avian influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), or novel infectious diseases (such as the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020), and severe weather conditions such as snowstorm and hazardous air pollution, as well as the government measures adopted in response to these events, could significantly impact the operating entities’ operations.

If we fail to implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may be unable to accurately or timely report the results of operations or prevent fraud, and investor confidence and the market price of our securities may be materially and adversely affected.

Our independent registered public accounting firm did not conduct an audit of our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to establish and maintain adequate internal controls, we could suffer material misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which would likely cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. This could limit our access to capital markets, adversely affect our results of operations and lead to a decline in the trading price of our securities. Additionally, ineffective internal controls could expose us to an increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets and subject us to potential delisting from the stock exchange on which we list or to other regulatory investigations and civil or criminal sanctions.

As a public company, we are subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We are no longer an “emerging growth company” pursuant to the JOBS Act. However, we are a non-accelerated filer and are therefore not required to provide an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our internal control over financial reporting. Moreover, even if management concludes that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, our independent registered public accounting firm, after conducting its own independent testing, may issue a report that is qualified if it is not satisfied with our internal controls or the level at which our controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if it interprets the relevant requirements differently from us.

During the course of documenting and testing our internal control procedures, we may identify other weaknesses and deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, if we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, as these standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404. Generally speaking, if we fail to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment, we could suffer material misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which would likely cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. This could in turn limit our access to capital markets, harm our results of operations, and lead to a decline in the trading price of our securities. Additionally, ineffective internal control over financial reporting could expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets and subject us to potential delisting from the stock exchange on which we list, regulatory investigations and civil or criminal sanctions.

Risks Related to Bitcoin

The trading price of bitcoin, which may be subject to pricing risks, including volatility related risks, has historically been subject to wide swings. A material decrease in the price of bitcoin could have a materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

The price of bitcoin is highly speculative and is not based on the performance of an underlying business. Furthermore, the price of bitcoin could be subjected to additional influence from fraudulent or illegitimate actors, real or perceived scarcity, and political, economic, regulatory, tax or other conditions. Changes in the legislative or regulatory environment, or actions by governments or regulators that impact the cryptocurrency industry generally, could also affect the price of bitcoin. These factors may inhibit consumer trust in and market acceptance of bitcoin as a means of exchange, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin the operating entities mine. The speculative nature of the price of bitcoin and past dramatic volatility in pricing may create risks for the volatile trading price of bitcoin.

Since 2025, the trading price of Bitcoin has significantly surged, rising from a low of approximately $ 60,000 per bitcoin to a high of approximately $ 126,000 per bitcoin. Because our revenue depends, in part, on the ability of the operating entities to sell the bitcoin mined, volatility in the market price of bitcoin, particularly for an extended period of time, has a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, or operations. Additionally, we have observed how the trading price for ordinary shares of companies in the cryptocurrency market respond to the cryptocurrency market. We cannot give any assurances that similar fluctuations in the trading price of bitcoin will not occur in the future. Accordingly, because the trading price of our securities may be correlated to the trading price of bitcoin, if the trading price of bitcoin again experiences a significant decline, we could experience a similar decline in the trading price for our ordinary shares. If this occurs, you may not be able to sell ordinary shares which you purchased at or above the price you paid for them and you may lose part or all of your investment.

The markets for bitcoin may be underregulated. As a result, the market price of bitcoin may be extremely volatile. Rapid decreases in the price of bitcoin could have a materially adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, that are represented and trade on a ledger-based platform may not necessarily benefit from viable trading markets. Stock exchanges have rules and regulations regarding marketplace conduct, and monitor investors transacting on such platform for fraud and other improprieties.

These conditions may not necessarily be replicated on a bitcoin trading platform, depending on the platform’s controls and other policies, and there are no controls regarding transactions that take place outside of organized exchanges. Although some cryptocurrency trading platforms are subject to regulation and monitor for illegal activity, because the bitcoin market itself is unregulated there are few means to prevent manipulation of prices for the overall market. These factors may decrease liquidity or volume or may otherwise increase volatility of bitcoin, which will have a material adverse effect on our ability to monetize the bitcoin mined.

Banks and financial institutions may not provide banking services, or may cut off services, to businesses that engage in cryptocurrency-related activities.

A number of companies that engage in Bitcoin and/or other cryptocurrency-related activities have been unable to find banks or financial institutions that are willing to provide them with bank accounts and other services. Similarly, a number of companies and individuals or businesses associated with cryptocurrencies may have had and may continue to have their existing bank accounts closed or services discontinued with financial institutions in response to government action, particularly in China, where regulatory response to cryptocurrencies has been to initially exclude their use for ordinary consumer transactions within China and later to deem all cryptocurrency-related transactions illegal in September 2021.

The public perception of cryptocurrencies could be damaged if banks or financial institutions were to close the accounts of businesses engaging in Bitcoin and/or other cryptocurrency-related activities. This could occur as a result of compliance risk, cost, government regulation or public pressure. The risk applies to securities firms, clearance and settlement firms, national stock and derivatives on commodities exchanges, the over-the-counter market, and the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), which, if any of such entities adopts or implements similar policies, rules or regulations, could negatively affect our relationships with financial institutions and impede our ability to convert cryptocurrencies to fiat currencies. Such factors could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to monetize our mining efforts, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and harm investors.

We have an evolving business model subject to various uncertainties.

As cryptocurrency assets and blockchain technologies become more widely available, we expect the services and products associated with them to evolve. To stay current with the industry, our business model may need to evolve as well. From time to time, we may modify aspects of our business model relating to our strategy. We cannot offer any assurance that these or any other modifications will be successful or will not result in harm to our business. We may not be able to manage growth effectively, which could damage our reputation and negatively affect our operating results. Further, we cannot provide any assurance that we will successfully identify all emerging trends and growth opportunities in this business sector. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations.

The impact of geopolitical and economic events on the supply and demand for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is uncertain.

Geopolitical crises may motivate large-scale purchases of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which could rapidly increase the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This may increase the likelihood of a subsequent price decrease as crisis-driven purchasing behavior dissipates, adversely affecting the value of our inventory, if any, following such downward adjustment. Such risks are similar to the risks of purchasing other commodities in uncertain times, such as the risk of purchasing, holding or selling gold. Alternatively, as an emerging asset class with limited acceptance as a payment system or commodity, global crises and general economic downturn may discourage investment in bitcoin as investors focus their investment on less volatile asset classes as a means of hedging their investment risk.

Cryptocurrencies, which are relatively new, are subject to supply and demand forces. How such supply and demand will be impacted by geopolitical events is largely uncertain but could be harmful to us and investors in our ordinary shares. Political or economic crises may motivate large-scale acquisitions or sales of cryptocurrencies either globally or locally. Such events could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin mined.

Acceptance and/or widespread use of cryptocurrency is uncertain.

There are increasing public reports of businesses, insurance companies and local governments, among other organizations, either holding or planning to utilize cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin, as a store of value or as a medium of exchange and payment method. Other companies, typically through partnerships with digital currency processors, have also begun to increase the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the retail and commercial marketplace. Despite these public reports, there is still a relatively limited use of any cryptocurrency in the retail and commercial marketplace, thus contributing to price volatility that could adversely affect an investment in our securities. Banks and other established financial institutions may refuse to process funds for cryptocurrency transactions, process wire transfers to or from cryptocurrency exchanges, cryptocurrency-related companies or service providers, or maintain accounts for persons or entities transacting in cryptocurrency. Conversely, a significant portion of cryptocurrency demand is generated by investors seeking a long-term store of value or speculators seeking to profit from the short- or long-term holding of the asset. Price volatility, slow processing speeds, and high transaction costs undermine bitcoin’s role as a medium of exchange, as retailers are less likely to accept it as a direct form of payment. Market capitalization for bitcoin as a medium of exchange and payment method may always be low.

The relative lack of acceptance of cryptocurrencies in the retail and commercial marketplace, or a reduction of such use, limits the ability of end users to use them to pay for goods and services. Such lack of acceptance or decline in acceptance could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our new strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of bitcoin mined.

Transaction fees may decrease demand for bitcoin and prevent expansion.

A miner that successfully adds a block to the bitcoin blockchain is remunerated with newly mined bitcoins (known as the “block reward”) and may potentially also receive transaction fees. Bitcoin miners will be able to continue earning block rewards through this process until 21 million bitcoins have been mined, which reflects the total fixed supply limit of bitcoin. The bitcoin network’s design regulates supply by only allowing a fixed number of bitcoin to be mined each year and halving the number of block rewards paid to miners after approximately four years. As a result of the bitcoin network’s limitations on mining, it is estimated that the final bitcoin will be minted in 2140, at which time miners will be incentivized to maintain the network solely based on transaction fees. It is currently estimated that approximately 20 million bitcoins will have been mined by the year 2030.

Transaction fees are not pre-determined by the bitcoin protocol and vary based on market factors, such as user demand and the capacity of the network. Decreased transaction fees would have an adverse effect on our financial performance. However, if transaction fees paid for bitcoin transactions become too high, users may be motivated to move away from the bitcoin network entirely. Either the requirement from miners of higher transaction fees in exchange for recording transactions in a blockchain or a software upgrade that automatically charges fees for all transactions may decrease demand for bitcoin and prevent the expansion of the bitcoin network to retail merchants and commercial businesses, either of which could result in a reduction in the price of bitcoin that could adversely impact an investment in our securities. Decreased use and demand for bitcoin may adversely affect its value and result in a reduction in the price of bitcoin and the value of our securities.

Several countries have taken and may continue taking regulatory actions that could severely restrict the right to acquire, own, hold, sell or use cryptocurrency assets or to exchange them for fiat currency. For example, in China and Russia, it is illegal to accept payment in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for consumer transactions and banking institutions are barred from accepting deposits of cryptocurrencies. Additional countries, including the United States, could take similar measures to ban or limit the holding of certain cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account, and thus harm investors.

Our operations, investment strategies and profitability may be adversely affected by competition from other methods of investing in cryptocurrencies.

We compete with other users and/or companies that are mining cryptocurrencies and other potential financial vehicles, including securities backed by or linked to cryptocurrencies through entities similar to us. Market and financial conditions, and other conditions beyond our control, may make it more attractive to invest in other financial vehicles, or to invest in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies directly, which could limit the market for our shares and reduce their liquidity. The emergence of other financial vehicles and exchange-traded funds have been scrutinized by regulators and such scrutiny and the negative impressions or conclusions resulting from such scrutiny could be applicable to us and impact our ability to successfully pursue our strategy or operate at all, or to establish or maintain a public market for our securities. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin we mine, and thus harm investors.

The development and acceptance of competing blockchain platforms or technologies may cause demand for bitcoin to decrease.

The development and acceptance of competing blockchain platforms or technologies, including competing cryptocurrencies which our mining machines may not be able to mine, such as cryptocurrencies being developed by popular social media platforms, online retailers, or government sponsored cryptocurrencies, may cause consumers to use or hold alternative cryptocurrencies. Our business utilizes presently existent digital ledgers and blockchains and we could face difficulty adapting to emergent digital ledgers, blockchains, or alternatives thereto. This may adversely affect us and our exposure to blockchain technologies and prevent us from realizing the anticipated profits from our investments. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account, which could materially and adversely affect investors’ investments in our securities.

Despite the current first-to-market advantage of the bitcoin network over other cryptocurrency networks, the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve rapidly as the value of existing cryptocurrencies fluctuates and new cryptocurrencies enter the market. Therefore, it is possible that one or more alternative cryptocurrencies could become comparatively more popular than bitcoin in the future. If an alternative cryptocurrency obtains significant market share, this could reduce bitcoin’s market share and value.

A substantial portion of our mining revenue is derived from bitcoin mining, although we also mine certain other cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin and Dogecoin. As a result, our business remains materially affected by the market value, adoption and competitiveness of bitcoin. In addition, our mining fleet is configured for specific algorithms and cryptocurrency networks, and we may incur significant costs to acquire, reconfigure or replace equipment if we determine to expand or shift our mining activities in response to changes in market conditions. Accordingly, the emergence or increased adoption of alternative cryptocurrencies that reduces the market share, demand or value of bitcoin could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The open-source structure of the bitcoin network protocol means that the contributors to the protocol are generally not directly compensated for their contributions in maintaining and developing the protocol. A failure to properly monitor and upgrade the protocol could damage that network and an investment in us.

The bitcoin network operates based on an open-source protocol maintained by contributors, largely on the Bitcoin Core project on GitHub. As an open-source project, bitcoin is not represented by an official organization or authority. Because the bitcoin network protocol is not sold and its use does not generate revenues for contributors, contributors are generally not compensated for maintaining and updating the bitcoin network protocol. The lack of guaranteed financial incentive for contributors to maintain or develop the bitcoin network and the lack of guaranteed resources to adequately address emerging issues with the bitcoin network may reduce incentives to address the issues adequately or in a timely manner, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. Issues with the bitcoin network could result in decreased demand or reduced prices for bitcoin, thus impacting our ability to monetize the bitcoin we mine and also reducing the total number of transactions for which mining rewards and transaction fees can be earned, thus impacting the value of an investment in our securities.

The decentralized nature of the governance of bitcoin may lead to ineffective decision making that slows development or prevents the bitcoin network from overcoming emergent obstacles. Governance of the bitcoin network is by voluntary consensus and open competition with no clear leadership structure or authority. To the extent lack of clarity in corporate governance of the bitcoin network leads to ineffective decision making that slows development and growth of bitcoin, the value of our securities may be adversely affected.

We may not adequately respond to rapidly changing technology, which may negatively affect our business.

Competitive conditions within the bitcoin mining and cryptocurrency industry require that we use sophisticated technology in the operation of our business. The industry for blockchain technology is characterized by rapid technological changes, new product introductions, enhancements and evolving industry standards. New technologies, techniques or products could emerge that might offer better performance than the software and other technologies we currently use, and we may have to manage transitions to these new technologies to remain competitive. We may not be successful, generally or relative to our competitors, in timely implementing new technology into our systems, or doing so in a cost-effective manner. During the course of implementing any such new technology into our operations, we may experience system interruptions and failures. Furthermore, there can be no assurances that we will recognize, in a timely manner or at all, the benefits that we may expect as a result of our implementing new technology into our operations. As a result, our business and operations may suffer, and there may be adverse effects on the price of our ordinary shares.

Incorrect or fraudulent bitcoin transactions may be irreversible.

Bitcoin transactions are irrevocable, and stolen or incorrectly transferred bitcoin may be irretrievable. As a result, any incorrectly executed or fraudulent bitcoin transactions could adversely affect our investments and assets. Bitcoin transactions are not, from an administrative perspective, reversible without the consent and active participation of the recipient of the bitcoin from the transaction. In theory, bitcoin transactions may be reversible with the control or consent of a majority of processing power on the network; however, we do not now, nor is it feasible that we could in the future, possess sufficient processing power to effect this reversal. Once a transaction has been verified and recorded in a block that is added to a blockchain, an incorrect transfer of bitcoin or a theft thereof generally will not be reversible and if an incorrect transfer or theft occurs, we may not have sufficient recourse to recover our losses from any such transfer or theft. It is possible that, through computer or human error, or through theft or criminal action, our cryptocurrency rewards could be transferred in incorrect amounts or to unauthorized third parties, or to uncontrolled accounts. As a result, if there is human error, theft, or criminal action, we will need to rely on existing private investigative entities to investigate any potential loss of our bitcoin assets. The third-party service providers rely on data analysis and compliance of internet service providers with traditional court orders to reveal information such as the IP addresses of any attackers who may target us. Our inability to recover any losses from such action, error or theft, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our new strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations of and potentially the value of any bitcoin we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account now or in the future.

If a malicious actor or botnet obtains control of more than 50% of the processing power of the bitcoin network, such actor or botnet could manipulate the bitcoin network to adversely affect us, which could have a material, adverse effect on our business.

If a malicious actor or botnet (a volunteer or hacked collection of computers controlled by networked software coordinating the actions of the computers) obtains a majority of the processing power dedicated to mining bitcoin, it may be able to alter blockchains on which bitcoin transactions reside and rely on by constructing fraudulent blocks or preventing certain transactions from completing in a timely manner, or at all. The malicious actor or botnet could control, exclude or modify the ordering of transactions, though it could not generate new units or transactions using such control. The malicious actor could “double-spend” its own bitcoin (i.e., spend the same bitcoin in more than one transaction) and prevent the confirmation of other users’ transactions for as long as it maintained control. To the extent that such malicious actor or botnet does not yield its control of the processing power on the network or the bitcoin community does not reject the fraudulent blocks as malicious, reversing any changes made to blockchains may not be possible. The foregoing description is not the only means by which the entirety of blockchains or bitcoin may be compromised but is only an example.

Although there are no known reports of malicious activity or control of blockchains achieved through controlling over 50% of the processing power on the network, it is believed that certain mining pools may have exceeded the 50% threshold in bitcoin. The possible crossing of the 50% threshold indicates a greater risk that a single mining pool could exert authority over the validation of bitcoin transactions. To the extent that the bitcoin ecosystem, and the administrators of mining pools, do not act to ensure greater decentralization of bitcoin mining processing power, the feasibility of a botnet or malicious actor obtaining control of the blockchain’s processing power will increase, because such botnet or malicious actor could more readily infiltrate and seize control over the blockchain by compromising a single mining pool, if the mining pool compromises more than 50% of the mining power on the blockchain, than it could if the mining pool had a smaller share of the blockchain’s total hashing power. Conversely, if the blockchain remains decentralized it is inherently more difficult for the botnet or malicious actor to aggregate enough processing power to gain control of the blockchain. However, if this were to occur, the public may lose confidence in the bitcoin blockchain, and blockchain technology more generally. This would likely have a material and adverse effect on the price of bitcoin, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial results and operations.

If the award of bitcoin rewards for solving blocks is not sufficiently high, miners may not have adequate incentive to continue mining and may cease mining operations, which may make the blockchains they support with their mining activity less stable.

As the number of bitcoin rewards awarded for solving a block in the bitcoin blockchain decreases, the relative cost of mining bitcoin will also increase, unless there is a corresponding increase in demand for that bitcoin. Even relatively stable demand may not be sufficient to support the costs of mining because as new miners begin working to solve blocks, the relative amount of energy expended to obtain a cryptocurrency award will tend to increase. This increased energy directly relates to an increased cost of mining, which means an increased cost of obtaining a bitcoin award. This increased cost, if not met with a corresponding increase in the market price for the bitcoin resulting from increased scarcity and/or demand, may lead miners to conclude they do not have an adequate incentive to continue mining and, therefore, may cease their mining operations. This reduction in active miners supporting a blockchain may result in a reduction in the aggregate hash rate devoted to the blockchain as its bitcoin award is reduced. We believe this would tend to adversely affect the confirmation process for transactions (i.e., temporarily decreasing the speed at which blocks are added to a blockchain until the next scheduled adjustment in difficulty for block solutions) and make bitcoin networks more vulnerable to a malicious actor or botnet. This could permit such malicious actor or botnet to manipulate a blockchain in a manner that adversely affects our activities. A reduction in confidence in the confirmation process or processing power of the network could result and may be irreversible. Such events could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue to pursue our strategy, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any bitcoin we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account now or in the future.

Demand for bitcoins is driven, in part, by its status as a prominent digital asset. It is possible that a digital asset other than bitcoin could have features that make it more desirable to a material portion of the digital asset user base, resulting in a reduction in demand for bitcoin, which could have a negative impact on the price of bitcoin and adversely affect an investment in our securities.

Bitcoin was the first digital asset to gain global adoption and critical mass, and as a result, it has a “first to market” advantage over other cryptocurrencies. In addition, many consortiums and financial institutions are also researching and investing resources into private or permissioned blockchain platforms rather than open platforms like the bitcoin network. Competition from the emergence or growth of alternative cryptocurrencies could have a negative impact on the demand for, and price of, bitcoin and thereby adversely affect an investment in our securities.

Investors may invest in bitcoin directly or through other potential financial vehicles, possibly including securities backed by or linked to bitcoin and digital asset financial vehicles. Market and financial conditions, and other conditions beyond our control, may make it more attractive to invest in other financial vehicles or to invest in bitcoin directly, which could limit the market for, and reduce the liquidity of, our securities.

Bitcoin held by us are not subject to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) protections.

Bitcoin is not typically held with a banking institution or a member of the FDIC or the SIPC and, therefore, any bitcoin we may hold would not be subject to the protections enjoyed by depositors with FDIC or SIPC member institutions.

Bitcoin may have concentrated ownership and large sales or distributions by holders or bitcoin could have an adverse effect on its market price.

It is possible that certain persons or entities control multiple wallets that collectively hold a significant number of bitcoin, even if they individually only hold a small amount, and it is possible that some of these wallets are controlled by the same person or entity. As a result of this concentration of ownership, large sales or distributions by such holders could lead to volatility and have an adverse effect on the market price of bitcoin.

Our expansion into AI computing infrastructure is at an early stage and subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

In April 2026, we announced an initiative to expand into AI computing infrastructure leveraging our Georgia facility. Although construction of our initial computing infrastructure has been completed, our AI-related operations have not yet commenced. We have not entered into binding agreements with customers, secured committed financing, or generated revenue from AI computing activities. Our ability to execute this initiative is subject to numerous uncertainties, including market demand, customer adoption, competitive dynamics, and access to capital, and there can be no assurance that we will successfully implement this transformation.

In addition, we expect that the development of AI computing infrastructure will require significant capital expenditures. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all, or within the expected timeframe.

As a result, our expansion into AI computing infrastructure may materially and adversely affect our results of operations and the market price of our ordinary shares.

We face substantial competition in the AI computing infrastructure market.

The market for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure is highly competitive and rapidly evolving. We expect to compete with a broad range of participants, including large hyperscale cloud providers, established data center operators, specialized AI infrastructure providers, and other companies seeking to repurpose existing computing infrastructure for AI-related workloads. Many of these competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, operational, and marketing resources than we do, as well as more established customer relationships, broader service offerings, and greater brand recognition. As a result, we may face pricing pressure, reduced margins, and difficulties in attracting and retaining customers.

The AI computing infrastructure market is also characterized by rapid technological change, including developments in semiconductor technologies, cooling systems, network architecture, and software optimization. Our ability to compete effectively will depend on our ability to timely procure advanced computing equipment, deploy efficient data center technologies, and adapt to evolving customer requirements. Any failure to keep pace with technological developments or to secure adequate equipment supply on commercially reasonable terms could adversely affect our competitiveness.

If we are unable to compete effectively, whether due to our cost structure, technological capabilities, access to capital, or other factors, our ability to successfully develop our AI computing infrastructure business and achieve profitability could be materially adversely affected, which in turn could negatively impact our results of operations and share price.

Risks Related to Governmental Regulation and Enforcement

If bitcoins are determined to be investment securities, and we hold a significant portion of our assets in bitcoins, investment securities or non-controlling equity interests of other entities, we may inadvertently violate the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”). We could incur large losses to modify our operations to avoid the need to register as an investment company or could incur significant expenses to register as an investment company or could terminate operations altogether.

The SEC and its staff previously had taken the position that certain cryptocurrencies fall within the definition of a “security” under the U.S. federal securities laws and had issued reports, orders, and statements that provide guidance on when a cryptocurrency may be a security for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws. Recent statements and guidance from the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) indicate that certain digital assets, including Bitcoin, may be treated as “digital commodities” rather than securities under U.S. federal securities laws. However, the regulatory framework for digital assets remains evolving, and the classification of any particular digital asset depends on the specific facts and circumstances, including its structure, use, and the manner in which it is offered and sold. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that regulatory authorities will not adopt differing interpretations or that future rulemaking or legislation will not materially alter the current regulatory landscape. If laws and regulations evolve or the SEC changes its position with respect to whether bitcoin is regarded as a type of securities, we may be subject to Investment Company Act and other regulations surrounding securities, notwithstanding the conclusions we may draw based on our risk-based assessment regarding the likelihood that a particular digital asset could be deemed a “security” under applicable laws.

Under the Investment Company Act, a company may fall within the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(1)(A) thereof if it is or holds itself out as being engaged primarily, or proposes to engage primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities, or under section 3(a)(1)(C) thereof if it is engaged or proposes to engage in business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities, and owns or proposes to acquire “investment securities” (as defined) having a value exceeding 40% of its total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. There is no authoritative law, rule or binding guidance published by the SEC regarding the status of cryptocurrencies as “securities” or “investment securities” under the Investment Company Act. Although we believe that we are not engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in investment securities, and we do not hold ourselves out as being primarily engaged, or proposing to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in securities, to the extent the cryptocurrencies that our subsidiaries mine, own, or otherwise acquire may be deemed “securities” or “ investment securities” by the SEC or a court of competent jurisdiction, we may meet the definition of an investment company. If we fall within the definition of an investment company under the Investment Company Act, we would be required to register with the SEC. If an investment company fails to register, it likely would have to stop doing almost all business, and its contracts would become voidable. Generally non-U.S. issuers may not register as an investment company without an SEC order.

If we were unable to qualify for an exemption from registration as an investment company, or fail to take adequate steps within the one-year grace period for inadvertent investment companies, we would need to register with the SEC as an investment company under the Investment Company Act or cease almost all business, and our contracts would become voidable. Investment company registration is time-consuming and would require a restructuring of our business. Moreover, the operation of an investment company is very costly and restrictive, as investment companies are subject to substantial regulation concerning management, operations, transactions with affiliated persons and portfolio composition, and Investment Company Act filing requirements. The cost of such compliance would result in us incurring substantial additional expenses, and the failure to register if required would have a materially adverse impact on our operations.

There can be no assurances that we will properly characterize any given cryptocurrency as a security or non-security for purposes of determining which cryptocurrencies to mine, hold and trade, or that the SEC or a court, if the question was presented to it, would agree with our assessment. We could be subject to judicial or administrative sanctions for failing to offer or sell cryptocurrencies in compliance with the registration requirements, or for acting as a broker or dealer without appropriate registration. Such an action could result in injunctions, cease and desist orders, as well as civil monetary penalties, fines, and disgorgement, criminal liability, and reputational harm. Further, if any cryptocurrency that our subsidiaries mine, hold and trade is deemed to be a security under the laws of any U.S. federal, state, or foreign jurisdiction, or in a proceeding in a court of law or otherwise, it may have adverse consequences for such cryptocurrency. For instance, all transactions in such supported cryptocurrency would have to be registered with the SEC or other foreign authority, or conducted in accordance with an exemption from registration, which could severely limit its liquidity, usability and transactability. Further, it could draw negative publicity and a decline in the general acceptance of digital assets. Also, it may make it difficult for such cryptocurrency to be traded, cleared, and custodied as compared to other cryptocurrencies that are not considered to be securities.

We may be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. In such event, we may be deemed as operating as an unregistered investment company in violation of the Investment Company Act and required to register as an investment company or to adjust our strategies.

We intend to conduct our operations in such a way that we will not be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. However, under the Investment Company Act, a company may fall within the definition of an investment company under section 3(a)(1)(C) thereof if it is engaged or proposes to engage in business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities, and owns or proposes to acquire “investment securities” (as defined therein) having a value exceeding 40% of its total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. If the cryptocurrencies we mine or hold, or plan to mine or hold, are determined to be securities, we may be required to register as an investment company or to adjust our business strategies. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our exclusion from registration as an investment company under the Investment Company Act. In addition, as a consequence of our seeking to avoid the need to register under the Investment Company Act on an ongoing basis, we may be limited in the ability to engage in cryptocurrency mining operations or otherwise make certain investments, and these limitations could result in our holding those cryptocurrencies we may wish to sell or selling the cryptocurrencies we may wish to hold, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We cannot be certain as to how future regulatory developments will impact our business and any such additional regulatory requirements, or changes in how existing requirements are interpreted and applied, may cause us to cease all or certain of our operations or change our business model.

We cannot be certain as to how future regulatory developments will impact the treatment of cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets under the law. For example, if regulatory changes or interpretations require the regulation digital assets under certain laws and regulatory regimes in the United States such as those administered by the SEC, the CFTC, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), Department of Treasury or other agencies or authorities or similar laws and regulations of other jurisdictions, including if our digital asset activities cause us to be deemed a “money transmitter,” “money services business” or equivalent designation under U.S. federal law, the law of any U.S. state, or foreign jurisdiction in which we operate, we may be required to register, seek licensure and comply with such regulations, including at a federal, state or local level, and implement an anti-money laundering program, reporting and recordkeeping regimes, consumer protective safeguards, and other operational requirements. To the extent that we decide to continue operations, the required registrations and regulatory compliance steps may result in extraordinary, non-recurring expenses or burdens to us, as well as on-going recurring compliance costs, possibly affecting an investment in the ordinary shares or our net income in a material and adverse manner. We may also decide to cease some or all operations. Any termination or disruption of our operations in response to the changed regulatory circumstances may be at a time that is disadvantageous to investors. Furthermore, we and our service providers may not be capable of complying with certain federal or state regulatory obligations applicable to money services businesses or state money transmitters. If we are deemed to be subject to and determined not to comply with such additional regulatory and registration requirements, we may act to dissolve and liquidate our company. Any such action may adversely affect an investment in us.

If we fail to comply with such additional regulatory, licensure and registration compliance requirements, we may seek to cease all or certain of our operations or be subjected to fines, penalties and other governmental action. Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our business model at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets we plan to hold or expect to acquire for our own account.

Regulatory developments related to cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets may impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Legislators have devoted increasing attention to cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets. Legislatures across states in the U.S. may pass several crypto-related bills that vary in their subject matter and scope and create new regulatory framework or clarify existing regulations. In the event that any proposed crypto-legislature that limits or regulates our business activities is enacted, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be negatively impacted.

Additionally, regulatory developments related to cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets as well as the regulatory environment in which our subsidiaries operate can impact our operating costs and interfere with our business strategy with respect to where the operating entities operate. Additionally, to the extent that bitcoins, the primary type of cryptocurrency we mine, are affected by regulatory developments, including being categorized and regulated as securities, our business strategy with respect to our future business operations could be interfered with as well. Should crypto-legislature that limits or regulates our business activities as such is enacted and/or the regulatory environment has changed, our operating costs could significantly increase, and our business strategy with respect to our future business operations could be materially and adversely affected.

If U.S. or foreign regulators and other government entities assert jurisdictions over cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets, we may be subject to additional regulations imposed by these regulators and government entities and may be required to alter our business operations to gain compliance with these regulations, as a result of which we may experience increased compliance costs and our business operations, financial position and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

There are risks that U.S. or foreign regulators and other government entities may assert jurisdictions over cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency markets. In such event, we may be subject to additional regulations imposed by these regulators and government entities. For instance, in the complaint of a federal lawsuit filed by the SEC against Ian Balina, an influencer in the cryptocurrency market, for his failure to register a cryptocurrency as a security before launching a 2018 initial coin offering, the SEC suggests that the U.S. has jurisdiction over all Ethereum transactions. Similar assertions concerning other types of cryptocurrencies could be made by the SEC or any other regulator or government entity and, if any part of our business is found subject to jurisdiction of these regulators, we may experience increased compliance costs and we may be required to alter our business operations to gain compliance with these regulations. For example, if the SEC has jurisdictions over the bitcoins the operating entities mine and they are deemed as securities by the SEC, any transactions involving our mined bitcoins and our mining activities may be subject to the regulations of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and any additional regulations published by the SEC. In such event, to the extent that we incur material increases in compliance costs or our business operations are no longer compliant with then-existing regulations, our business operations, financial position and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

Our transactions in cryptocurrency may expose us to countries, territories, regimes, entities, organizations and individuals that are subject to sanctions and other restrictive laws and regulations.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of State require us to comply with sanction programs based on foreign policy and national security goals against targeted countries, territories, regimes, entities, organizations and individuals. Because of the pseudonymous nature of blockchain transactions, we may not be able to determine the ultimate identity of the individuals with whom we transact with respect to buying or selling cryptocurrency. To the extent government enforcement authorities enforce laws and regulations that are impacted by blockchain technology, we may be subject to investigation, administrative or court proceedings, and civil or criminal monetary fines and penalties, all of which could harm our reputation and affect the value of our securities.

The cryptoeconomy is novel and has limited access to policymakers or lobbying organizations, which may harm our ability to effectively react to proposed legislation and regulation of cryptocurrency or cryptocurrency platforms adverse to our business.

As cryptocurrencies have grown in both popularity and market size, various U.S. federal, state, and local and foreign governmental organizations, consumer agencies and public advocacy groups have been examining the operations of cryptocurrency networks, users and platforms, with a focus on how cryptocurrencies can be used to launder the proceeds of illegal activities, fund criminal or terrorist enterprises, and the safety and soundness of platforms and other service providers that hold cryptocurrencies for users. Many of these entities have called for heightened regulatory oversight and have issued consumer advisories describing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies to users and investors. The cryptoeconomy is novel and has limited access to policymakers and lobbying organizations in many jurisdictions. Competitors from other, more established industries, including traditional financial services, may have greater access to lobbyists or governmental officials, and regulators that are concerned about the potential use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes may effect statutory and regulatory changes with minimal or discounted inputs from the cryptoeconomy. As a result, new laws and regulations may be proposed and adopted, or existing laws and regulations may be interpreted in new ways, that harm the cryptoeconomy or cryptocurrency platforms, which could adversely impact our business.

If regulatory changes or interpretations of our activities require us to register under the regulations promulgated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network under the authority of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, or otherwise under state laws, we may incur significant compliance costs, which may have a material negative effect on our business and the results of our operations.

Cryptocurrencies are treated as “money” by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), and business engaged in the transfer of money or other payments services are subject to registration and licensure requirements at the U.S. federal level and also under U.S. state laws. While FinCEN has issued guidance that cryptocurrency mining, without engagement in other activities, does not require registration and licensure with FinCEN, this could be subject to change as FinCEN and other regulatory agencies continue their scrutiny of the bitcoin network and cryptocurrencies generally. To the extent that our business activities cause us to be deemed a money services business (“MSB”) under the regulations promulgated by FinCEN under the authority of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, we may be required to comply with FinCEN regulations, including those that would mandate us to implement anti-money laundering programs, make certain reports to FinCEN and maintain certain records.

To the extent that our activities would cause us to be deemed a “money transmitter” (“MT”) or equivalent designation under state law in any state in which it may operate, we may be required to seek a license or otherwise register with a state regulator and comply with state regulations that may include the implementation of anti-money laundering programs, including implementing a know-your-counterparty program and transaction monitoring, maintenance of certain records and other operational requirements.

Such additional federal or state regulatory obligations may cause us to incur extraordinary expenses. Furthermore, we may not be capable of complying with certain federal or state regulatory obligations applicable to MSBs and MTs, such as monitoring transactions and blocking transactions, because of the nature of the bitcoin blockchain. If we are deemed to be subject to, and it is determined we are not in compliance with such additional regulatory and registration requirements, we may act to dissolve and liquidate.

The application of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (the “CEA”), to our bitcoin mining business is unclear and may be subject to change and therefore difficult to predict. To the extent we become subject to regulation by the CFTC in connection with our business activities, we may incur additional compliance costs, which may be significant.

The CEA does not currently impose any direct obligations on us related to the mining or exchange of bitcoin. However, the CFTC, the federal agency that administers the CEA, generally regards bitcoin as a commodity. This position has been supported by decisions of federal courts.

Changes in the CEA or the regulations promulgated by the CFTC thereunder, as well as interpretations thereof and official statements by the CFTC may impact the classification of bitcoin and subject it to additional regulatory oversight by the CFTC. Although the CFTC to date has not enacted regulations governing non-derivative or non-financed, margined or leveraged transactions in bitcoin, it has authority to commence enforcement actions against persons who engage in manipulation or deceptive practices related to transactions in any contract of sale of any commodity, including bitcoin, in interstate commerce.

While no provision of the CEA, or CFTC rules, orders or rulings (except as noted herein) appears to be currently applicable to our business, this is subject to change. We cannot be certain as to how future regulatory developments will impact the treatment of bitcoin under the law. Any requirements imposed by the CFTC related to our bitcoin mining activities or our transactions in bitcoin would cause us to incur additional extraordinary, non-recurring expenses, thereby materially and adversely impacting an investment in our securities.

Moreover, if our bitcoin mining activities or transactions in bitcoin were deemed by the CFTC to constitute a collective investment in derivatives for our shareholders, we may be required to register as a commodity pool operator with the CFTC through the National Futures Association. Such additional registrations may result in extraordinary, non-recurring expenses, thereby materially and adversely impacting an investment in our securities. If we determine it is not practicable to comply with such additional regulatory and registration requirements, we may seek to cease certain of our operations. Any such action may adversely affect an investment in our business.

We are subject to risks associated with our need for significant electrical power. Government regulators may potentially restrict the ability of electricity suppliers to provide electricity to bitcoin mining operations, such as ours.

The operation of a bitcoin mining can require massive amounts of electrical power and we anticipate our demand for electrical power will grow as we expand our mining fleet. If we are unable to continue to obtain sufficient electrical power to operate our miners on a cost-effective basis, we may not realize the anticipated benefits of our significant capital investments in new miners. Further, our mining operations can only be successful and ultimately profitable if the costs, including electrical power costs, associated with mining a bitcoin are lower than the price of a bitcoin. As a result, any mine we establish can only be successful if we can obtain sufficient electrical power for that mine on a cost-effective basis, and our establishment of new mines requires us to find locations where that is the case. There may be significant competition for suitable mine locations, and government regulators may potentially restrict the ability of electricity suppliers to provide electricity to mining operations in times of electricity shortage, or may otherwise potentially restrict or prohibit the provision or electricity to mining operations. Additionally, our mines could be materially adversely affected by a power outage. If we are unable to receive adequate power supply and are forced to cease or reduce our operations due to the availability or cost of electrical power, including increased taxes associated with the use of electrical power, our business would experience materially negative impacts.

Climate change, and the regulatory and legislative developments related to climate change, may materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.

The potential physical impacts of climate change on our operations are highly uncertain and would be particular to the geographic circumstances in areas in which we operate or in which our third-party providers operate. These may include changes in rainfall and storm patterns and intensities, water shortages, changing sea levels and changing temperatures. The impacts of climate change may materially and adversely impact the cost, production and financial performance of our operations. Further, any impacts to our business and financial condition as a result of climate change are likely to occur over a sustained period of time and are therefore difficult to quantify with any degree of specificity. For example, extreme weather events may result in adverse physical effects on portions of our infrastructure, which could disrupt our supply chain and ultimately our business operations. In addition, disruption of transportation and distribution systems could result in reduced operational efficiency and customer service interruption. Climate related events have the potential to disrupt our business, including the business of our suppliers, and may cause us to experience higher attrition, losses and additional costs to resume operations.

In addition, a number of governments or governmental bodies have introduced or are contemplating legislative and regulatory changes in response to various climate change interest groups and the potential impact of climate change. Given the very significant amount of electrical power required to operate cryptocurrency miners, as well the environmental impact of mining for the rare earth metals used in the production of mining servers, the cryptocurrency mining industry may become a target for future environmental and energy regulation. Legislation and increased regulation regarding climate change could impose significant costs on us and our suppliers, including costs related to increased energy requirements, capital equipment, environmental monitoring and reporting, and other costs to comply with such regulations. Any future climate change regulations could also negatively impact our ability to compete with companies situated in areas not subject to such limitations. Given the political significance and uncertainty around the impact of climate change and how it should be addressed, we cannot predict how legislation and regulation will affect our financial condition, operating performance and ability to compete. Furthermore, even without such regulation, increased awareness and any adverse publicity in the global marketplace about potential impacts on climate change by us or other companies in our industry could harm our reputation. Any of the foregoing could result in a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

We are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant liabilities for penalties, damages or costs of remediation or compliance.

Our operations and properties are subject to laws and regulations governing occupational health and safety, the discharge of pollutants into the environment or otherwise relating to health, safety and environmental protection requirements in the countries and localities in which we operate. These laws and regulations may impose numerous obligations that are applicable to our operations, including acquisition of a permit or other approval before conducting construction or regulated activities; limitation or prohibition of construction and operating activities in environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands; imposing specific health and safety standards addressing worker protection; and imposition of significant liabilities for pollution resulting from our operations, including investigation, remedial and clean-up costs. Failure to comply with these requirements may expose us to fines, penalties or interruptions in our operations that could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Certain environmental laws may impose strict, joint and several liability for costs required to clean up and restore sites where hazardous substances have been disposed or otherwise released into the environment, even under circumstances where the hazardous substances were released by prior owners or operators or the activities conducted and from which a release emanated complied with applicable law.

The trend in environmental regulation has been to place more restrictions and limitations on activities that may be perceived to impact the environment, and thus there can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of future expenditures for environmental regulation compliance or remediation. New or revised regulations that result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.