Aim Explorations Ltd.: DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. Launches Bitcoin ‘Mining as a Service’ (MaaS) Direct to Japanese Customers

• DMG intends to become the global leader in hosted bitcoin mining operations with the launch of ‘Mining as a Service’ (MaaS)


• Significant demand from the Bitmasters network provides DMG fast-track opportunity to initiate sales in Japan, with a global launch to follow


• MaaS offering provides DMG a first mover advantage in Japan by lowering capital requirement to enable anyone to become a cryptocurrency miner

DMG’s Chief Executive Officer, Dan Reitzik commented, "Our partnership with the Bitmasters network, and its position in Japan, the world’s largest and most regulated bitcoin market, provides DMG an opportunity to scale quickly and on a priority basis. By enabling our customers to mine their own bitcoin in a clear and transparent manner, I believe we have the right offering at the right time. The Japanese demand remains strong and we plan to address the broader global market in short order."

MaaS adopts a unique model by democratizing the ability for anyone to become a cryptocurrency miner anywhere in a cost-effective manner. DMG’s MaaS offering provides turn-key operations for clients by charging a simple and low cost set-up and monthly hosting fee. Customers may purchase their dedicated assets and their resulting monthly bitcoin output is delivered to them directly.

DMG’s team recently presented and announced the launch of MaaS in Kobe, Japan at the annual Bitmasters Conference. MaaS interest from the Bitmasters network was strong and DMG received an order in excess of CAD$3 million for the hardware purchase and set-up, with monthly recurring hosting revenues to begin upon completion.

Subscriber demand for MaaS from the Bitmasters network is expected to be met by DMG in the Spring of 2018. Most of the servers will be hosted at DMG's new industrial mining facility, which is comprised of a 27,000 square foot building on 34 acres of land in Western Canada. DMG has the ability to expand the hosting center with containers or new buildings by an additional 75,000 square feet to accommodate additional demand, subject to obtaining the necessary permits.

DMG anticipates that its facilities and power access will be for its MaaS clients, and for DMG’s own use. This hybrid model allows DMG to scale at a faster pace and without as much capital, while at the same time enabling DMG to benefit from the appreciating value of bitcoin. This hybrid model balances out the capital requirements in the traditional mining model with the benefits of the value of bitcoin minted.

Kiyoshi Nishi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bitmasters network, commented, "Bitmasters’ members have been buying bitcoin for more than four years and we are tremendously excited to be able to mine bitcoins for ourselves. The Bitmasters network decided to work with DMG after extensive due diligence into other companies around the world. We look forward to introducing our members to DMG’s MaaS model."

See AIM's news release dated December 4, 2017 for further information about AIM, DMG and the previously announced qualifying transaction (the "Transaction"). AIM will issue additional news releases related to the Transaction and related financings and other material information as it becomes available. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

About DMG

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. is a full service blockchain and cryptocurrency company that manages, operates and develops end-to-end solutions to monetize the blockchain ecosystem. DMG intends to be the global leader in bitcoin mining hosting, Mining as a Service (MaaS), and diversified blockchain platform development.

For further information please contact:

DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.
Investor Relations: John Martin
Toll Free: 1-888-702-0258
Email: info@dmgblockchain.com
Web: www.dmgblockchain.com
Direct: 778-868-6470

Geoff Balderson, Chief Executive Officer of Aim Explorations Ltd.
Phone: 604-602-0001

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