TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Hut 8 Mining Corp.
("Hut 8" or "the Company") (TSX: HUT) (OTCQX: HUTMF), a publicly
listed bitcoin mining company, is pleased to announce Jason Zaluski as Head of Technology, effective
February 1st, 2021. Mr. Zaluski joins
Hut 8's driven team under the direction of CEO Jaime Leverton and will play a key role in
leading IT operations and fleet management.
An experienced technologist and strategist, Mr. Zaluski brings a
wealth of expertise in computer information systems and business
administration to Hut 8 as a founding member of a blockchain
startup in Toronto where he led
its initial product management and established its crypto mining
community.
Prior to joining Hut 8, Mr. Zaluski built his own consulting
company specializing in the operation of cryptocurrency mining
facilities and blockchain infrastructure services, working closely
with numerous leading hardware providers, preeminent organizations,
analysts, and investors in the space.
"On behalf of the entire Hut 8 executive leadership team, we are
thrilled to welcome Jason to Hut 8 and are excited to have him join
our ambitious talent roster," says Jaime
Leverton, Chief Executive Officer, "His experience as a
strategic technologist alongside his proven track record for
impactful IT operations management and entrepreneurialism will be
vital assets to propelling Hut 8's growth."
"I am excited to be joining the Hut 8 team and becoming a part
of an innovative, Canadian leader in the cryptocurrency sector with
a unique position for growth in the market. As a longtime advocate
and strategist for the blockchain industry, I look forward to
contributing to the organization's success in such a significant
and exhilarating year for Bitcoin," says Mr. Zaluski.
Mr. Zaluski holds a Bachelor in Computer Information Systems
from Mount Royal University and a
Masters of Business Administration from Saint
Mary's University.
ABOUT HUT 8 MINING CORP.
Hut 8 is a bitcoin mining company with industrial scale
operations in Canada. Hut 8
creates value for investors through low production costs and
appreciation of its bitcoin inventory. The company provides
investors with direct exposure to bitcoin, without the technical
complexity or constraints of purchasing the underlying
cryptocurrency. Investors avoid the need to create online wallets,
wire money offshore, and safely store their bitcoin.
The Company's common shares are listed under the symbol "HUT" on
the TSX and as "HUTMF" on the OTCQX Exchange.
Key investment highlights and FAQ's:
https://www.hut8mining.com/investors.
Keep up-to-date on Hut 8 events and developments and join our
online communities at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
LinkedIn.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information in this press release constitutes
forward-looking information. In some cases, but not necessarily in
all cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use
of forward-looking terminology, such as "plans", "targets",
"expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "estimates",
"intends", "assumes", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or
"believes", or variations of such words and phrases, or state that
certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would",
"might", "will" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". In
addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or
other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain
forward-looking information. Statements containing forward-looking
information are not historical facts, but instead represent
management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding
future events.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of
opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered
reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and
other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity,
performance or achievements to be materially different from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including
but not limited to the factors described in greater detail in the
"Risk Factors" section of the Filing Statement dated March 1, 2018 relating to the Qualifying
Transaction of Oriana Resources Corporation and Hut 8, which is
available at www.sedar.com. These factors are not intended to
represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Hut 8;
however, these factors should be considered carefully. There can be
no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be
correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this press
release are made as of the date of this press release, and Hut 8
expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements
containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or
assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
law.
Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE Hut 8 Mining Corp