HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. announced Harry Pokrandt is retiring from his full time role as President, CEO and Director effective August 31, 2018. Frank Holmes, the company's Chairman, will act as Interim Executive Chairman and Olivier Roussy Newton, a Director of the company, will act as Interim President to ensure a smooth transition of management duties. The Board of Directors has begun a search for a new CEO and will take due care and appropriate time in finding the right candidate to propel HIVE into its next phase of growth and development.