(a)    Statement of Compliance

These consolidated financial statements, including comparatives, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for convertible loan - derivative component and digital assets that have been measured at fair value. In addition, these consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting, except for cash flow information.

The Company is in the business of the mining and sale of digital currencies to upgrade, expand, and scale up its mining operations, many aspects of which are not specifically addressed by current IFRS guidance. The Company is required to make judgements as to the application of IFRS and the selection of accounting policies. The Company has disclosed its presentation, recognition and de-recognition, and measurement of digital currencies, and the recognition of revenue as well as significant assumptions and judgements; however, if specific guidance is enacted by the IASB in the future, the impact may result in changes to the Company's earnings and financial position as presented.

These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on July 19, 2022.

(c)    Presentation and functional currency

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. At each statement of financial position date, monetary assets and liabilities are translated using the year end foreign exchange rate. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies other than the functional currency are translated using the historical rate. All gains and losses on translation of these foreign currency transactions are included in the profit and loss. The functional currency for HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. is the Canadian dollar, and it is the US dollar for its other wholly owned subsidiaries. The presentation currency is the US dollar.

(d)    Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid for an acquisition over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. Following the initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Goodwill has an indefinite useful life, is not subject to amortization and therefore, subject to impairment testing annually for any impairment, or more frequently in the case that events or circumstances indicate. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Company's cash-generating units (CGUs) or group of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the of the acquiree are assigned to those units.

(e) Revenue recognition

Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when control over the goods or services is transferred to the customer. The transaction price is the amount of the consideration that is expected to be received based on the contract terms, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties (such as taxes). The following are the specific revenue recognition criteria which must be met before revenue is recognized:

1. Revenues from digital currency mining

The Company has entered into contracts with mining pools and has undertaken the performance obligation of providing computing power and transaction verification services to the mining pool in exchange for non-cash consideration in the form of digital currencies. The Company measures the non-cash consideration received at the fair market value of the digital currencies received. Management estimates fair value on a daily basis as the quantity of digital currency received multiplied by the spot price on the day it was received, and subsequently measured as an intangible asset. Any difference between the fair value of the digital currencies recorded upon receipt from mining activities and the actual realized price upon disposal are recorded as a gain or loss on disposition of digital currencies.

Digital currency on hand at the end of a reporting period, if any, is classified as digital assets, and is accounted for under IAS 38 Intangible Assets, as an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life initially measured at cost, deemed to be the fair value upon receipt as described above, and subsequently measured under the revaluation model. Under the revaluation model, increases in the digital currency's carrying amount is recognized in other comprehensive income and under accumulated other comprehensive income in equity. However, increases are recognized in profit or loss to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrease of digital currency previously recognized in profit or loss. The fair value of digital currency on hand at the end of the reporting period is calculated as the quantity of digital currency on hand multiplied by price quoted on Coinmarketcap.com as at the reporting date. The Company reports digital currency on hand at the end of the reporting period as digital assets, which are classified as current assets as management has determined that the digital currency on hand at the end of the reporting period have markets with sufficient liquidity to allow conversion within the Company's normal operating cycle.

2. Revenues from hosting digital currency mining equipment:

The Company has entered into hosting contracts where it operates mining equipment on behalf of third parties within its facilities. Revenue from hosting contracts is measured as the Company meets its obligation of operating the hosted equipment over time.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any replaced parts is derecognized. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the fiscal period in which they are incurred.

Gains and losses on disposal are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognized in profit or loss.

Plant and equipment is broken into the following major assets and depreciated as follows:

-  Data center mining equipment - straight line over 2 to 4 years

- Buildings straight line over 15 years

- Leasehold improvements - See below

Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term (including the extension option held by the Company and intended to be exercised) and the expected life of the improvement. The useful life, depreciation method and residual value of an asset are reviewed at least each year-end and any changes are accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate. Depreciation of an asset ceases at the earlier of the date that the asset is classified as held for sale and the date that the asset is derecognized.

(g) Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired separately are initially measured at cost plus direct acquisition costs. Intangible assets acquired in business combinations are measured at their fair value as at the acquisition date. Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized over their useful lives using the straight line method and are reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least at each year end. Intangible assets consist of acquired software and certain customer relationships acquired in a business combination used in the Company's digital currency mining operations. The intangible assets are amortised on a straight line basis over two to four years.

(h) Impairment of non-financial assets

The Company evaluates the need to record an impairment of non-financial assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is not recoverable. If the carrying amount of non-financial assets exceeds their recoverable amount, the assets are reduced to their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of sale and value in use. In measuring value in use, the expected future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the asset. The recoverable amount of an asset that does not generate independent cash flows is determined for the CGU to which the asset belongs. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. An impairment loss of an asset, other than goodwill, is reversed only if there have been changes in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. Reversal of an impairment loss, as above, shall not be increased above the lower of the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of depreciation or amortization) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years and its recoverable amount. The reversal of impairment loss of an asset presented at cost is recognized in profit or loss.

(i) Financial instruments

1. Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial assets are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs that can be directly attributed to the acquisition of the financial asset, except in the case of a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss in respect of which transaction costs are charged to profit or loss.

The classification determines the method by which the financial assets are carried on the statement of financial position subsequent to inception and how changes in value are recorded. Amounts receivables are measured at amortized cost with subsequent impairments recognized in profit or loss. Investments are classified as FVTPL.

Subsequent measurement

Financial assets at amortized cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate (EIR) method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized, modified, or impaired. The Company's financial assets at amortized cost includes amounts receivables. Net changes in financial assets measured at fair value are recognized in the statement of profit or loss. A derivative embedded in a hybrid contract, with a financial liability or non-financial host, is separated from the host and accounted for as a separate derivative if: the economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to the host; a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative; and the hybrid contract is not measured at fair value through profit or loss.

Embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. This category includes the embedded derivative arising from the repayment terms of the convertible loan in Note 14 Reassessment only occurs if there is either a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that would otherwise be required or a reclassification of a financial asset out of the fair value through profit or loss category.

Impairment

The Company recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. For accounts receivables, the Company applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Company has established a provision based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment.

Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement:

Financial liabilities are classified at initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss, convertible debenture, term loan, loans payable, lease liability and accounts payables. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of convertible debenture, term loan, loans payable and lease liability, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company's financial liabilities include convertible debenture, term loan, loans payable, lease liability and accounts payables.

Subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities are either measured at fair value through profit or loss or at amortized cost. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as financial expenses in the consolidated statement of income. This category generally applies to interest-bearing loans and borrowings.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to receive the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when the Company transfers the contractual rights to receive the cash flows from the financial asset or assumes an obligation to pay the cash flows received in full to a third party without significant delay.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognized when and only when they are extinguished - that is, when the obligation defined in the contract is fulfilled, cancelled or expires. A financial liability is fulfilled when the debtor repays the liability by paying cash; providing other financial assets, goods or services, or is otherwise legally released from the liability.

Fair value measurement

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurement is based on the assumption that the transaction will take place in the asset's or the liability's principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. Fair value measurement of non-financial assets takes into account the ability of a market participant to derive economic benefits from the asset through its best use, or by selling it to another market participant capable of using the asset to its best use.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value, or whose fair value is disclosed are classified into categories within the fair value hierarchy, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement:

- Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in an active market of identical assets and liabilities;

- Level 2 - Non-quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable;

- Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data

Data that is not based on observable market information, such as valuation techniques without the use of observable market data

(j) Provisions

Under IAS 37, provisions represent liabilities to the Company for which the amount or timing is uncertain. Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligations and the amounts can be reliably estimated. When the Company expects that part or all of the expense will be refunded, such as an insurance claim, the refund will be recognized as a separate asset only on the date when there is certainty of receiving the asset. The expense will be recognized in the statement of profit or loss net of the expected refund.

(k) Income tax

The income tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred taxes. These taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that they relate to items which are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss or directly in shareholders' equity.

Current taxes

The current tax liability is measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date as well as adjustments required in connection with tax liabilities in respect of previous years.

Deferred taxes

Deferred taxes are computed in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts in the financial statements and the amounts attributed for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rate that is expected to apply when the asset is realized, or the liability is settled, based on tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is not probable that they will be utilized. Deductible carry forward losses and temporary differences for which deferred tax assets had not been recognized are reviewed at each reporting date and a respective deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that their utilization is probable. Taxes that would apply in the event of the disposal of investments in investees have not been taken into account in computing deferred taxes as long as the disposal of the investments in investees is not probable in the foreseeable future.

(l) Share-based compensation

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model ("Black-Scholes") to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to directors, officers, employees, consultants and charities. The use of Black- Scholes requires management to make various estimates and assumptions that impact the value assigned to the stock options including the forecast future volatility of the stock price, the risk-free interest rate, dividend yield and the expected life of the stock options. Any changes in these assumptions could have a material impact on the share-based compensation calculation value, however the most significant estimate is the volatility. Expected future volatility can be difficult to estimate as the Company has a limited operating history and is in an emerging industry with no comparable publicly traded competitors at the time of grant. Due to the emerging nature of the industry, volatility estimates require significant estimates. The Company estimated volatility based on historic share prices of companies operating in emerging innovative industries. Historical volatility is not necessarily indicative of future volatility.