MGT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

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1 MGT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC. FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 02/28/18 for the Period Ending 02/28/18 Address 512 S. MANGUM STREET SUITE 408 DURHAM, NC, Telephone (919) CIK Symbol MGTI SIC Code Patent Owners and Lessors Industry Financial & Commodity Market Operators Sector Financials Fiscal Year 12/31 Copyright 2019, EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Terms of Use.

2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2018 MGT Capital Investments, Inc. Delaware (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 512 S. Mangum Street, Suite 408 Durham, NC (914) (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Registrant s telephone number, including area code) (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR ) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR e-4(c)) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ( of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company [ ] If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act [ ]

3 Item Regulation FD Disclosure On February 28, 2018, MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (the Company ) issued a press release announcing that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed with prejudice the pending federal securities class action initially filed in September 2016 against the Company alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act ). A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K constitutes material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. This Current Report on Form 8-K and exhibits may contain these types of statements, which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and which involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the Registrant s judgment as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, operating results and are indicated by words or phrases such as expects, should, will, and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company disclaims any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented within. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated February 28, 2018

4 Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MGT Capital Investments, Inc. Date: February 28, 2018 By: /s/robertb.ladd Name: Robert B. Ladd Title: President

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6 MGT Capital Reports Dismissal of Securities Litigation ClassActionSuitisDismissedWithPrejudicebyFederalCourt DURHAM, NC, February 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (OTCQB: MGTI) announced the dismissal of the pending federal securities class action lawsuit alleging Company violations of the Securities Exchange Act of Yesterday, the Honorable Naomi Reice Buchwald, United States District Judge, Southern District of New York, entered an Order granting MGT s Motion to Dismiss in its entirety. Further, this dismissal was granted with prejudice, meaning plaintiffs may not amend the complaint. In summary, the Court found no reason to rule that the Company or any of its Officers misled stockholders with material misrepresentation or omission relating to events in Notwithstanding the distraction, as well as the waste of time, effort and financial resources to defend this baseless litigation, it is reassuring that common-sense justice can still prevail, stated Robert Ladd, President and Chief Executive Officer of MGT. About MGT Capital Investments, Inc. With facilities in northern Sweden and WA state, MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (OTCQB: MGTI) ranks as one of the largest U.S. based Bitcoin miners. Further, the Company continues to execute on an expansion model to grow its crypto assets materially. The Company also owns a portfolio of cyber security technologies, including the Company s first product, Sentinel, an enterprise class network intrusion detector which was released in October The Company also owns the intellectual property associated with developing and marketing a mobile phone with extensive privacy and anti-hacking features. The cybersecurity products were guided by John McAfee, the Company s former Chief Cybersecurity Visionary. MGT is presently evaluating various alternatives for its cybersecurity business. For more information on the Company, please visit: Forward looking Statements This press release contains forward looking statements. The words or phrases would be, will allow, intends to, will likely result, are expected to, will continue, is anticipated, estimate, project, or similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company s plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates and projections, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include issues related to: rapidly changing technology and evolving standards in the industries in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate; the ability to obtain sufficient funding to continue operations, maintain adequate cash flow, profitably exploit new business, license and sign new agreements; the unpredictable nature of consumer preferences; and other factors set forth in the Company s most recently filed annual report and registration statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which reflect management s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investor and Media Contact Grace Livingston glivingston@mgtci.com

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