Northern Data AG, a German firm specializing in high-performance computing infrastructure, is evaluating the possibility of launching a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) for its AI cloud computing and data center units. The potential valuation for this IPO could reach as high as $16 billion, according to Bloomberg News sources. Northern Data Eyes US IPO […]
CleanSpark (CLSK) – one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining firms – announced on Thursday that it had acquired one of its smaller competitors, GRIID Infrastructure, in an all-stock deal. The $155 million deal immediately brings 20 megawatts (MW) of additional power to CleanSpark to bolster its mining operations. Another 400 MW of power […]
Bitfarms announced on Monday that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a shareholder rights plan, effective immediately, to preserve the integrity of its strategic alternatives review process in response to an unsolicited takeover offer from Riot Platforms Inc. The plan, commonly known as a “poison pill,” is intended to prevent any party from gaining […]
Core Scientific, a top player in North America’s digital infrastructure industry, has announced a strategic partnership involving a series of long-term contracts extending over 12 years with CoreWeave, an AI Hyperscaler. Under the agreement, Core Scientific will supply approximately 200 MW of infrastructure to support CoreWeave’s high-performance computing (HPC) operations. Core Scientific Ventures into AI […]
Riot Platforms Inc., a leading crypto mining company, has announced its intention to acquire Bitfarms Ltd., another significant player in the Bitcoin mining industry. Riot has already acquired a 9.25% stake in Bitfarms and plans to make a public takeover offer despite the company’s board’s recent rejection. Global Bitcoin Mining Giant Riot has proposed an […]
Marathon Digital, a Bitcoin mining company, fell short of revenue expectations set by Wall Street analysts in the first quarter 2024 report. The firm cited adverse weather conditions and equipment malfunctions as contributing factors to the lower-than-expected performance. Marathon Digital Faced Production Setbacks Despite a year-on-year revenue growth of 223% to $165.2 million, as disclosed […]
One of America’s largest crypto mining companies, Hut 8, has reported a sharp drop in proprietary production for April, according to a company announcement on May 6. The firm reported a 36% drop in BTC mined in April compared to March. However, this was primarily due to the relocation of over 25,000 mining machines from […]
Bitcoin miners are experiencing a significant drop in stock prices as the upcoming halving is slated for later this week. The fourth Bitcoin halving, around April 20, will slash mining rewards by half to 3.125 BTC, currently valued at approximately $200,000. Bitcoin Miner Stocks Decline The stock prices of Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Blockchain (RIOT), […]
The boss of America’s largest crypto mining firm, Marathon, said that spot Bitcoin ETF approvals had brought forward what would otherwise have been the post-halving rally. “I think the ETF approval, which has been a huge success, has attracted capital into the market and essentially brought forward what could have been the price appreciation we […]
Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific announced that total revenue for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $502.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $137.9 million or 22% from the $640.3 million recorded in the previous year. Core Scientific said that it had successfully mined 19,274 BTC (valued at approximately $1.4 billion) during 2023 despite undergoing bankruptcy. Core […]