Poolin bitcoin mining pool operator files for bankruptcy

1 · Molly White · Aug. 11, 2026, 10:32 p.m.
Summary
Poolin Technology, a major bitcoin mining pool operator, has filed for bankruptcy with over $100 million in debts and less than $10 million in assets. The company had previously frozen withdrawals in September 2022, affecting around 11,700 users who were not able to access their funds. Instead of returning bitcoins, Poolin issued IOU tokens, which were never honored.