- Former CEO/COO of Riot Blockchain and founding director of Gryphon Digital Mining (now American Bitcoin Mining) Joins Thumzup Board in Pending DogeHash Merger
- CEO of Aligned and Cybersecurity Innovator brings proven expertise in blockchain operations, infrastructure and risk management
LOS ANGELES, October 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Company Thumzup Media (“Thumzup” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TZUP), a digital asset accumulator and advertising industry disruptor, today announced the appointment of Chris Ensey, CEO of Aligned, former CEO and COO of Riot Blockchain, and former Chief Technical Advisor of Gryphon Digital Mining (now US Bitcoin Mining Corp.), to its board of directors (“Board”), effective October 14, 2025. Ensey’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Thumzup prepares for its proposed merger with Dogehash Technologies, Inc. (“DogeHash”) and accelerates its evolution into a diversified digital innovation company.
A seasoned technology executive with more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure and data center development, Ensey is uniquely positioned to guide the company’s next phase of growth. He is currently CEO of Aligned, a data and technology company focused on GPU (graphics processing unit) cloud services for AI and high-performance computing applications. Ensey also co-founded Gulp Data, a vanguard in data valorization and financing.
Ensey’s career spans high-stakes positions in both the public and private sectors. As COO and then interim CEO of Riot Blockchain, Ensey led strategic expansion and operational scaling during one of the most dynamic phases of the cryptocurrency market development. Its expertise has been leveraged by companies like Marathon Holdings and Gryphon Digital Mining (now American Bitcoin Mining). He played an important role in the creation of several of the first institutional mining organizations in North America. At BlueVoyant, SafeNet, IBM, SAIC and Dunbar Security Solutions, he advanced large-scale cybersecurity and infrastructure programs that continue to influence industry standards today.
“Chris brings exceptional experience in technology and risk mitigation, experience that aligns perfectly with Thumzup’s evolving vision,” said Robert Steele, CEO of Thumzup. “As we continue to progress toward completing the DogeHash merger and expanding our presence in the digital asset ecosystem, his expertise will be invaluable in guiding Thumzup’s next chapter of growth and innovation.
“Joining Thumzup at this pivotal time in its growth presents an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of digital marketing and cryptocurrency assets,” said Ensey. “I look forward to helping advance its mission of uniting technology, creativity and financial innovation.”
Ensey’s appointment demonstrates Thumzup’s continued commitment to forming a board with world-class experience in finance, technology and digital assets. His views on security, scalability and decentralized These architectures will enhance Thumzup’s ability to execute its post-merger plan, positioning the company for market leadership and sustainable value creation.
About Thumzup®
Thumzup Media Corporation is pioneering a new era of digital marketing and financial innovation. Alongside the growth of its AdTech platform, Thumzup’s board of directors has authorized the company to strategically expand its treasury strategy beyond Bitcoin include the leader cryptocurrenciessuch as Dogecoin, Litecoin, SolanaRipple, Ether and USD Coin, reinforcing the company’s commitment to financial agility and innovation.
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, our expectation that we will strategically transform ourselves into a leader in cryptocurrency mining, our expectation of being able to successfully acquire with DogeHash, our potential run rate with existing equipment and funds raised, our expectation of being able to secure additional miners, our expectation of achieving market leadership, our position, our statements about our potential growth and planned expansion. These statements are identified by the use of the words “may”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “continue”, “predict”, “potential”, “project” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that its plans, objectives, expectations and intentions reflected or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such plans, objectives, expectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections, including the possibility that DogeHash’s revenues will be reduced after auditors review and audit its revenues and that the price of Dogecoin may decline depending on market volatility. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements and the trading price of our common stock may fluctuate materially. Forward-looking statements are also affected by risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investors and security holders are encouraged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at: http://www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Additional information about the acquisition and where to find it
Thumzup intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the proposed acquisition of DogeHash and will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to Thumzup shareholders. Closing of the Acquisition is subject to the Company obtaining required shareholder approvals, Nasdaq approval, receipt of a fairness opinion by the Company and customary closing conditions.
Thumzup stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and amendments thereto, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC in connection with Thumzup’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting of its stockholders to be held to approve the transactions, because the proxy statement will contain important information about Thumzup, DogeHash and transactions. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to Thumzup shareholders on a record date to be established for voting on the transactions. Investors may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (if and when it becomes available) and other relevant documents filed by Thumzup with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Thumzup shareholders will also be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement, when available, from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: Thumzup Media Corporation, 10557-B Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90232, Attn: Investor Relations.
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Thumzup, DogeHash and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from Thumzup and DogeHash stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Thumzup’s directors and officers is set forth in its Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on April 30, 2025. Additional information regarding participants in the proxy solicitation, including the directors and officers of TZUP and DogeHash, and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by holding securities or otherwise, will be included in the proxy. statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC regarding the acquisition when available. Each of these documents is, or will be, available on the SEC’s website or by making a request to Thumzup as described above under “Additional Information About the Acquisition and Where to Find It.”
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