Appointment to Advance AI Computing Center Development and Operations and Build a Next-Generation Intelligent Computing Infrastructure Platform
SINGAPORE, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BTC Digital Ltd. ("BTCT" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTCT), a Nasdaq-listed digital computing infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Wei Sun as Chief AI Business Growth Officer. In this role, Mr. Sun will be responsible for advancing the Company's AI computing business development, customer acquisition and the development of a commercial ecosystem for AI computing infrastructure. Mr. Sun will report directly to the Company's Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment represents an important organizational step in support of BTCT's previously announced strategic objective of transforming into an AI computing infrastructure services provider. The Company is actively and systematically advancing the development, operation and commercialization of AI computing centers.
Accelerating the Execution of BTCT's AI Computing Infrastructure Strategy
As artificial intelligence, large language models and intelligent applications continue to develop rapidly, global demand for AI computing capacity is expected to continue growing. BTCT has previously established an AI computing development strategy under which it plans to leverage its existing computing infrastructure, power resources and data center development capabilities to progressively expand into AI computing center development, AI computing resource operations, enterprise-grade AI computing services and high-performance computing ("HPC") infrastructure.
The Company is currently advancing the development of its AI computing business and is engaged in discussions with multiple potential AI computing customers regarding the development of AI computing centers designed to address market demand.
Appointment of AI Business Leader to Accelerate Strategic Transformation
Mr. Sun has more than 20 years of experience in artificial intelligence, big data and enterprise digital transformation, with extensive expertise in the commercialization of AI technologies and the development of enterprise customers.
Prior to joining BTCT, Mr. Sun served as Chief Digital Officer of SF Supply Chain, where he was responsible for the company's AI strategy and digital transformation initiatives, including AI applications, AI agents and computing infrastructure planning. He previously participated in the founding of RSi, a Silicon Valley-based consumer big data company, and served as its Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer for more than a decade. Mr. Sun also participated in the founding of JD Digits, formerly known as JD Finance, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Sun's experience across artificial intelligence, big data, enterprise services and the global technology ecosystem is expected to support BTCT's efforts to accelerate the expansion of its AI computing business, strengthen customer relationships and advance the commercial deployment of its AI computing infrastructure strategy.
Mr. Siguang Peng, Chief Executive Officer of BTC Digital Ltd., commented, "Artificial intelligence is driving global computing infrastructure into a new stage of development. Mr. Sun brings extensive experience in artificial intelligence, big data, enterprise digital transformation and the global technology ecosystem. His appointment will further strengthen BTCT's customer development and commercialization capabilities in the AI computing sector."
Mr. Peng continued, "BTCT will continue to advance its strategic evolution from digital asset computing infrastructure toward becoming an AI computing infrastructure services provider and to build a computing infrastructure platform designed for the future artificial intelligence era."
About BTC Digital Ltd.
BTC Digital Ltd. is a digital computing infrastructure company with operations and strategic initiatives in blockchain infrastructure and AI computing infrastructure. The Company is currently engaged in businesses including cryptocurrency mining, mining farm construction, data center operation and related business activities, while it is also advancing the development of AI computing infrastructure and related services in North America.
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