Founded in 2011, Bitfury Group is one of the earliest and most established players in the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem. The company began by developing and producing high-performance hardware for Bitcoin mining, including custom ASIC chips. It has since evolved into a comprehensive technology provider, offering a wide range of software and hardware solutions. Its key business areas include the design of semiconductors, operation of industrial-scale data centers, and the development of enterprise-grade blockchain software such as the Exonum private blockchain framework and the Crystal analytics platform for law enforcement and financial institutions.