Poolin, Once-Dominant Bitcoin Mining Giant, Announced Bankruptcy

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Rommie Analytics

Key Takeaways:

  • Poolin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., representing about 20% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate.
  • Prepetition obligations totaled about $173.1 million of which around $163.7 million is tied to IOUs issued to customers since the freeze on wallet withdrawals in 2022.
  • Poolin will sell the mining assets in Texas under a $52 million stalking-horse sale.