Riot Platforms, Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2016

Nov 10, 2016

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VENAXIS, INC. 1775 38th Street Boulder, Colorado 80301 (303) 545-5550

ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 2016

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY

November 10, 2016

Dear Shareholder:

According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Venaxis, Inc. to be held on November 30, 2016. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.

For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated October 17, 2016, the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote "FOR" each of the Proposals 1 through 5. Please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible or, alternatively, you can vote via the Internet, telephone, or mail (see the instructions below).

If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at (866) 856-3065. On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Sincerely,
/s/ Stephen T. Lundy
Stephen T. Lundy
Chief Executive Officer and President

Venaxis Shareholders

November 10, 2016

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You may use one of the following simple methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:
1.	Vote by Internet : Go to the website listed on your proxy card or voting instruction form. Have your control number listed on the form ready and follow the simple instructions.
2.	Vote by Telephone : Call the toll-free number listed for this purpose on your proxy card or voting instruction form. Have your control number listed on the form ready and follow the simple instructions.
3.	Vote by Mail: Mark, sign, date and return your proxy card or voting instruction form and return it in the postage-paid return envelope provided.