Ionic Digital Announces Termination of Amended and Restated  Management Services Agreement with Hut 8

AUSTIN, Texas – December 4, 2024 – Ionic Digital Inc. (“Ionic” or the “Company”), a digital  infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining company, today announced that its Amended  and Restated Management Services Agreement (the “A&R MSA”) with U.S. Data  Management Group, LLC (“Hut 8”) has been terminated pursuant to notice provided on  November 26, 2024, and without incurrence of the $22.5 million termination fee. 

The Company remains committed to working constructively with Hut 8 toward an orderly  transition prior to the termination taking effect on December 10, 2024. The Company’s  management team and other resources are prepared to take operational control of the  Company’s Bitcoin mining sites to minimize any disruption during this transition. 

Ionic is committed to prioritizing the best interests of its shareholders as it focuses on  executing on its strategy and positioning the company for long-term, sustainable growth  and success. As part of this strategy, Ionic continues to streamline its operations, investing  in upgrades to its infrastructure, while exploring new opportunities to further scale its  operations to deliver long-term shareholder value. 

Ionic intends to continue to share updates with its shareholders on its operating plan in the  coming weeks. 

About Ionic Digital 

Ionic Digital is a prominent Bitcoin miner and emerging innovator in energy monetization.  With facilities across North America, Ionic expects to have the ability to deploy up to 13.7  exahash to the Bitcoin Network. To learn more, visit ionicdigital.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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