Bitcoin Mining Firm Northern Data Plans US Listing to Raise $500M

The Germany-based firm owns the worlds largest cryptocurrency mining facility in Rockdale, Texas.　　Bitcoin mining firm Northern Data is said to be planning to list in the U.S. in order to raise up to $500 million.　　Northern Data is in talks with Credit Suisse over the listing, which could take place later this year, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter.　　The Frankfurt-headquartered firm owns, among others, the worlds largest cryptocurrency mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, which has a planned capacity of 1 gigawatt by the end of 2021.　　Northern Data is already listed on Deutsche Börses Xetra trading venue under the ticker NB2.　　Shareholders include Cryptology Asset Group, the investment company backed by Mike Novogratz and Block.One.