Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its acquisition of Desiweminer, a noted player in the crypto ASIC design landscape. The agreement, finalized on June 3, 2024, involves the exchange of 20 million Bitdeer shares and introduces stringent transfer restrictions, with a vesting period extending up to seven years.
Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Expands With Acquisition of ASIC Designer Desiweminer
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Bitdeer and Desiweminer Join Forces in Multimillion-Share Acquisition Deal
Bitdeer’s (Nasdaq: BTDR) decision to purchase Desiweminer follows a comprehensive ten-month evaluation period, underscoring the strategic nature of this acquisition aimed at bolstering its ASIC design capabilities. Desiweminer, known for its sophisticated chip designs suitable for ultra-fine 4nm processes, will see its team integrated into Bitdeer’s operations in Singapore.
This move is poised to accelerate product development and enhance Bitdeer’s position in the competitive semiconductor market. “Desiweminer’s remarkable achievements in ASIC design and their proven track record, with nearly 30,000 high-performance machines in the market, make them one of the top ASIC design groups in the world,” Linghui Kong, the chief business officer of Bitdeer stated.
The news follows Bitdeer getting $100 million at the end of May from an investment from Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world. The month prior, Bitdeer detailed it was working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world by contract.
“Integrating these advanced technologies will enhance our existing product lineup and accelerate research and development of our next generation ASICs, which will push the boundaries of what’s possible in ASIC technology and efficiency,” Kong concluded during the announcement on Thursday. While Bitdeer shares were down 2% on Wednesday, over the past five days, the BTDR stock has risen more than 17% against the U.S. dollar.
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