Adam Back unveils Blockstream’s new Bitcoin mining security token

Adam Back unveils Blockstream’s new Bitcoin mining security token

Blockstream has announced the launch of a new security token backed by the company's mining facilities. Canadian-based Blockchain tech company Blockstream announced the launch of a security token backed by the company's mining production on March 29. It offers an alternative to investing in Bitcoin mining stocks, with the company providing non-US qualified investors exposure to Bitcoin mining through the Blockstream Mining Note security token. BMN represents 2,000 terahash per second of hashrate from Blockstream's  mining facilities.The Bitcoin mined for BMN will be held in cold storage....


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