Applied Blockchain, Inc. announced that Chuck Hastings has been appointed as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 22, 2021. Mr. Hastings will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board. Mr. Hastings' appointment expands the Board to six directors, four of whom are independent. Chuck Hastings currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of B. Riley Wealth Management. He also serves as a board member for IQvestment Holdings. Mr. Hastings joined B. Riley in 2013 as a Portfolio Manager. He became Director of Strategic Initiatives at B. Riley Wealth Management in 2018 and President in 2019.