Panama City, Panama, July 27, 2026 — EMCD, a global crypto-fintech platform and one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools, announced the launch of its Miner Support Program, which will provide eligible miners with access to up to $30 million* in financing, fee relief, and partner benefits.

The program is being introduced during a period of significant pressure on Bitcoin mining economics. Bitcoin’s hashprice, a key measure of mining revenue per unit of computing power, has fallen to approximately $28/PH/day, according to CoinShares Q1 2026 data. EMCD said that level represents a 50% decline from the October 2025 peak and an all-time post-halving low.

Hashprice is closely watched by miners because it reflects the revenue generated by deployed hashrate before site-level costs such as power, hosting, debt service, and maintenance. After Bitcoin halvings reduce the block subsidy, miners typically rely more heavily on operating efficiency, access to low-cost infrastructure, and treasury management to maintain margins.

The company also cited Hashrate Index data, referenced by CoinCentral in April 2026, indicating that an estimated 252 EH/s has been taken offline as operators using older-generation hardware found margins no longer viable. Three consecutive negative Bitcoin difficulty adjustments, the first such streak since July 2022, were also cited as evidence of broad pressure across the sector.

EMCD has operated its mining pool since 2017 and said its users mined more than 4,550 BTC through the pool in 2025. The company described the current market conditions as both a stress test and a structural opportunity for mining operators that remain active.

Program Structure

EMCD said the Miner Support Program combines several forms of assistance for mining businesses, including restructured fees, negotiated hardware and infrastructure arrangements, and access to the company’s liquidity and yield products. The program is designed to be available to operators in any region.

Miners facing cash flow pressure may access EMCD’s secured liquidity facilities at 3.9% APR, which the company said can be used to cover operating costs without requiring miners to sell assets into a down market. EMCD said its products differ from generic crypto-backed credit lines because they are structured around mining-specific cash flow cycles and are bundled with other parts of the support program.

According to the company, the effective cost of capital may be reduced further when liquidity facilities are combined with fee relief and hardware savings, rather than assessed on the financing rate alone.

Miners seeking to protect margins on block rewards can apply for zero pool commission for 60 days, reducing overhead while hashprice remains depressed. Operators using older or underperforming hardware can also access preferential pricing on Vnish firmware, which EMCD described as the market’s leading third-party ASIC optimization software.

For miners looking to expand operations or relocate capacity, the program offers access to special terms on equipment and data center services through EMCD’s partner network. For operators evaluating whether to keep machines online, upgrade firmware, refinance operating expenses, or move equipment to more efficient facilities, the availability and terms of those partner arrangements will be central to how much practical relief the program provides.

Partner Participation

EMCD is inviting hardware manufacturers, data centers, and hosting providers to participate in the Miner Support Program by offering exclusive terms to eligible miners. Partner applications can be submitted through the program website:

“We’ve been through every cycle in this industry since 2017 — the rallies, the winters, the halvings. What we’ve learned is that the operators who survive aren’t the ones who wait out the downturns. They’re the ones who use them. This program is our commitment to making sure our miners have the tools to do exactly that.” — Michael Jerlis, Founder & CEO, EMCD.

*The stated amount reflects the maximum aggregate value of support, including financing, fee reductions, and partner offers, that may be made available under the program and does not constitute a reserved fund.

About EMCD

EMCD is a global cryptocurrency mining pool and infrastructure provider. Founded in 2017 as an early industrial BTC mining operation in Europe, the company now serves users and businesses across more than 120 markets. EMCD reports more than 30 EH/s of hashrate and a position among the global top ten mining pools. The company says it is committed to security, reliability, and transparency.

EMCD’s stated mission is to make it simpler for individuals and businesses to build, earn, and transact with digital assets. The company was recognized as Best Mining Pool by Coingape in 2026 and by Finance Feeds in 2025.