On Friday, Paris-based Bitcoin company Acinq announced it is pulling its popular Lightning network wallet, Phoenix, from app stores in the U.S., citing regulatory uncertainty. Users are recommended to close their channels and move their funds before access is terminated on May 3, 2023. Source
Phoenix Wallet, a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet designed for Lightning payments, has announced that it will stop serving U.S. residents on May 3. ACINQ, the company behind Phoenix Wallet, plans to remove the app from U.S. app stores, meaning users in the U.S. will no longer be able to access it from the said date. On May 3rd, 2024, @PhoenixWallet will be removed from US app stores. Users from the US should empty their wallet:– Settings > Close channels (Android)– Settings > Drain wallet (iOS) We highly recommend *not force-closing* channels,…
After its oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO), Phoenix Group, a Dubai-based company specializing in bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure, has announced a significant 50% increase in net income. The firm further revealed a 20% increase in its annual sales compared to the previous year. Dubai Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Records Substantial Increase in Year-on-Year Sales […] Original
Following its listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Middle Eastern Bitcoin mining company Phoenix Group has announced a new deal with Whatsminer, the second largest Bitcoin mining machine manufacturer. The contract, surpassing $380 million, stands as Whatsminer’s most substantial order in the last two years, underscoring Phoenix Group’s commanding presence in the Middle East’s burgeoning tech and blockchain landscape. A dynamic landscape The agreement is said to involve the immediate delivery of mining equipment valued at $136 million, coupled with an additional option worth $246 million. The deal indicates…
United Arab Emirates firm Phoenix Group has disclosed a new purchase of hardware equipment from WhatsMiner, aimed at expanding its portfolio of hydro cooling rigs. According to an announcement on Dec. 7, the $380-million deal represents WhatsMiner’s largest order in two years. Under the agreement, Phoenix received mining equipment valued at $136 million, with an additional option worth $246 million available. WhatsMiner’s line of hydro cooling equipment was released in 2022, with current prices ranging from $1,008 to $2,484, according to the company’s website. WhatsMiner’s hydro cooling hardware uses a…
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The Phoenix public offering comes when the appetite for IPOs in the Persian Gulf region has increased in the past two years due to a number of factors. Shares of cryptocurrency mining company Phoenix Group soared 50% on Tuesday following the company’s public debut in Abu Dhabi, Bloomberg reported. According to the article, the company’s stock opened at 2.25 dirhams, showing a significant increase from the 1.50 dirhams it sold during the initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the trading symbol PHX on November…
Cryptocurrency miner Phoenix Group has delayed its listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Phoenix Group has moved the date for going public on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). According to a press release published on Nov. 28, 2023, the firm has rescheduled the listing date to Dec. 5, 2023, the UAE’s National Day. The UAE-headquartered firm noted that despite the delay, it anticipates “a warm reception from investors.” “This alignment with our national festivities affirms our deep respect for the UAE’s heritage and commitment…
Cryptocurrency mining firm Phoenix Group is preparing for its public trading launch after seeing a significant oversubscription during the pre-market sale on Nov. 21. Phoenix’s public trading launch will be delayed as the firm has revised the date for its forthcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). According to an announcement on Nov. 28, the crypto mining firm expects to list its shares on Dec. 5 instead of Dec. 4, 2023, due to public holidays declared for the United Arab Emirates National Day. Celebrated on…
Phoenix Group, a major bitcoin mining service provider based in Abu Dhabi, recently announced the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), securing a substantial $370 million in capital. In a statement released this week, Phoenix Group revealed the IPO, initiated on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), witnessed an overwhelming response, with subscriptions exceeding the initial offering price 33 times over. Notably, the enthusiasm among retail investors was particularly striking, with subscriptions surpassing expectations by 180 times. Phoenix Group IPO details The public offering, which commenced on Nov.…