Meanwhile, several Bitcoin mining companies posted disappointing Q2 results.
Celsius looks to be in much greater financial despair than initially expected. The company needs to plug a $2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet and only has time till the end of October to get started. Meanwhile, several Bitcoin mining companies posted disappointing Q2 results.
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Celsius could run out of money by late October
Distressed CeFi lender Celsius is in even more dire straits than expected. According to a court filing by its law firm Kirkland & Ellis, Celsius is projected to run out of money by the end of October. At current rates, the firm will have a $34 million hole by that point. However, the entire size of its balance sheet hole is $2.8 billion: much bigger crypto-related liabilities than previously expected. It could struggle to raise money to pay off its debts in the current structure, commentators said.
GameFi sector down but not out
After suffering a massive drawdown during the bear market, the GameFi sector is reeling. However, a Footprint Analytics and CMC Research report now details how the sector has fared over the last 18 months. It draws the conclusion that GameFi needs to improve on its token dynamics and quality of games — but upcoming high-end games are likely to do so. The in-depth report also covers the state of GameFi-related blockchains and VC investments in the sector.
Bitcoin miner Greenidge shares fall, expansion plans paused
Bitcoin mining company Greenidge reported lower-than-expected revenues for the last quarter. Its share price tanked by 9.5% in after-hours trading on Monday. The miner saw a 17% decrease in mining revenues compared to the previous quarter. According to CEO Jeff Kirt, the challenging market conditions are taking a toll and Greenidge will halt expansion plans into Texas to focus on existing mining sites in New York and South Carolina.
Galaxy dumps BitGo acquisition plans, BitGo says it will sue
Galaxy Digital will not follow through with its intended $1.2 billion acquisition of BitGo. In a statement, the company cited a “failure to deliver audited financial statements for 2021” for its change of mind. Though Galaxy insists that no termination fee is payable, BitGo has other plans about that. The company said it would sue for $100 million and called the attempt to shift the blame “absurd,” via one of its lawyers.
Bitfarms posts $142 million loss
Another mining company, Bitfarms, posted poor quarterly results. The miner clocked a $142 million loss, even though revenues rose by 5%. Its hashrate did increase by 33%, as the company is pursuing its strategy of geographic diversification with mining sites in Canada and another in Argentina planned. Bitfarms also deleveraged its balance sheet, paying a Bitcoin-backed loan and closing a new equipment financing deal.
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