Chinese Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Sold for $466m

Chinese Bitcoin Mining Company Canaan Sold for $466m

Most startups are created as a way to ensure they can get acquired by a different firm at a later stage. Canaan is not a company that would ring a bell for most people unless they were deeply involved in the Bitcoin mining game. This pioneering mining firm was acquired by an electronics manufacturer earlier today. It appears as if CNY 3bn participated in the process, as well as company stock. Canaan Got Acquired Before Primetime. Most startups are created as a way to ensure they can get acquired by a different firm at a later stage. It remains unknown whether or not Bitcoin mining firm....


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