April 18th Deadline Alert: The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Riot Blockchain, Inc.(RIOT)

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the April 18, 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors that purchased Riot Blockchain, Inc. ("Riot" or the "Company") RIOT securities between November 13, 2017, and February 15, 2018, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Riot investors have until April 18, 2018 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their Riot investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Riot's principle executive offices were not in Colorado, but rather in Florida in the same location as a large, influential shareholder, Barry C. Honig who had a previous working relationship with Defendant O'Rouke; (2) Riot never intended to hold its Annual General Meetings scheduled for December 28, 2017, and February 1, 2018; and (3) as a result, Defendants' statements about Riot's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

If you purchased shares of Riot during the Class Period you may move the Court no later than April 18, 2018 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff. To be a member of the Class you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the Class. If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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