Hut 8 Mining Corp. announced the appointment of Tanya Woods as General Counsel, Executive Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, effective February 1, 2021. A key role in the company's transition, Ms. Woods joins a diverse and ambitious team, under the direction of newly appointed CEO Jaime Leverton, to help propel future success and growth. Prior to joining Hut 8, Ms. Woods completed two Masters of Laws including specialization in Technology Law and held senior level positions representing national and multinational organizations as a strategic advisor and legal counsel in the telecommunications, technology, sustainability and entertainment sectors for leading companies such as BCE Inc., Microsoft and Nintendo. She most recently served as founding Managing Director of Canada's first Chamber of Digital Commerce to advocate for and grow the country's blockchain ecosystem. Ms. Woods is a champion for Canada's digital innovation ecosystem domestically and globally and has represented the Government of Canada and industry stakeholders in global trade negotiations.