Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitfarms Fires CEO Amid $27 Million Damages Lawsuit

Toronto-based Bitcoin BTC/USD mining firm Bitfarms BITF fired CEO Geoffrey Morphy on Monday, effective immediately, after he filed a lawsuit against the company claiming $27 million in damages for breach of contract. Previously President and COO, Morphy was promoted to CEO in December 2022. However, in March this year, Bitfarms announced Morphy would be departing the company upon completing its executive search, though he would continue to lead the mining firm in the interim to ensure a "smooth transition."

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