NEW YORK, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE American: AIB) (“BlockchAIn” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) workloads, today announced that the Company is expected to join the Russell Microcap® Index as part of the first semi-annual 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution, according to preliminary index additions lists published by FTSE Russell on May 22, May 29, June 5, and June 12, 2026.
The newly reconstituted Russell indexes take effect after the US market close on Friday, June 26, 2026.
“We are pleased that BlockchAIn Infrastructure is expected to be included in the Russell Microcap® Index,” said Jerry Tang, Chief Executive Officer of BlockchAIn Infrastructure. “As we continue to reposition the Company to support the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, we believe inclusion in the index represents an important milestone in our evolution as a public company. We expect Russell index membership to enhance our visibility among institutional investors and help broaden awareness of our long-term growth strategy.”
FTSE Russell previously announced the reconstitution of the Russell US Indexes is changing from an annual to a semi-annual schedule beginning in 2026.
About BlockchAIn
BlockchAIn is a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on AI hosting and high-performance computing workloads. The Company’s platform combines access to reliable, scalable power resources with modular infrastructure deployment designed to accelerate the development of next-generation compute capacity.
For more information, visit https://www.aib.us/.
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Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group – MZ North America
Phone: (949) 491-8235
AIB@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us
