12 September 2024
Quantum
Blockchain Technologies Plc
("QBT" or
"the Company")
Appointment
of Strategic Adviser
Former
Intel Blockscale Executive
Quantum
Blockchain Technologies (AIM: QBT), the AIM-listed investment
company focused on an R&D and investment programme within
blockchain technology, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr. Jose
Rios as Strategic Adviser.
Mr. Rios
is the former General Manager of Blockchain and Business Solutions
in the Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group at Intel
Corp, where he spent 25 years. He was instrumental in the
Blockscale ASIC project - Intel's dedicated chip for Bitcoin mining
- and he brings extensive expertise in ASIC chip design, production
and proprietary architecture development to QBT.
Mr. Rios
has been privately consulting for the Company since the latter part
of 2023, and has now agreed to accept the position of Strategic
Adviser. He has already played a pivotal role in forging key
relationships with some of the leading players in the global
Bitcoin industry and he has also provided strategic guidance on the
market positioning of QBT's technology. Mr. Rios has actively
assisted QBT at major industry events including, Bitcoin Amsterdam
2023, Bitcoin Disrupt 2024 in Miami and Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, with plans to attend Amsterdam
Bitcoin 2024. His close involvement with the Company will ensure
QBT's growing recognition at the forefront of industry events and
developments.
Francesco Gardin, CEO and Chairman of QBT,
commented: "QBT was
a keen supporter of Intel's Blockscale project, from the end 2022
to the early months of 2023, when the ASIC chip production was
discontinued. Around that time, we were introduced to Mr Rios, its
project manager and, following a period of mutual understanding
into what QBT was looking to create, Jose initially agreed to
consult for the Company in a private capacity. This has resulted in
extremely valuable insights for QBT with regards to the Bitcoin
industry, the major players in the sector and the analysis of key
trends.
"Today's
announcement that Mr Rios has agreed to become Strategic Adviser is
an important step for us and one which we value very highly knowing
the contribution he will bring to the Company."
About
Jose
Rios:
Mr. Rios,
aged 51, is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades
of experience in sales, engineering and product development within
the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley. Jose
has a strong background in custom silicon design, having overseen
multiple high-performance computing projects across AI, automotive
and blockchain sectors. His expertise spans from initial concept
through to production, with a focus on optimising solutions for
complex, data-intensive workloads. Mr. Rios' extensive background
in ASIC chip development and his strategic acumen in blockchain
technology align perfectly with QBT's mission to innovate in the
Bitcoin mining space. His expertise will be a tremendous asset as
QBT seeks to expand its influence and technological capabilities
within the industry.
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For further information please contact:
Quantum Blockchain Technologies Plc
+39
335 296573
Francesco Gardin, CEO and Executive
Chairman
SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nominated
Adviser & Broker) +44
(0) 20 3470 0470
Jeff Keating, John Mackay
Leander (Financial
PR)
+44 (0) 7795 168 157
Christian
Taylor-Wilkinson
About Quantum Blockchain Technologies
Plc
QBT (AIM: QBT) is a London Stock Exchange AIM listed Research &
Development and investing company focused on an intensive R&D
programme to disrupt the Blockchain Technologies sector, and which
includes, cryptocurrency mining and other advanced blockchain
applications. The primary goal of the R&D programme is to
develop Bitcoin mining tools and techniques, via its
technology-driven approach, which the Company believes will
significantly outperform existing market practices.
