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Hut 8 shares rise on $9.8 billion AI data-center lease agreement
3 sourcesFirst reported 1 day agoUpdated 24 hours ago
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- Hut 8 has secured a long-term lease worth $9.8 billion for an AI data center, contributing to its stock surge.
- The deal reflects a broader trend of Bitcoin mining companies pivoting towards AI and data center infrastructure.
- IREN also announced $2.8 billion in contracts, further supporting the rise of AI-focused technology stocks.
- The recent agreements have led to significant stock price increases among companies in the compute sector, reversing earlier investor concerns about data center demand.
- Overall, these developments signify a marked shift in the industry towards combining Bitcoin mining with AI capabilities.
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Hut 8 surges on $9.8 billion AI data-center lease, lifting compute sector
CoinDesk· 1 day ago
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Hut 8, IREN deals lift AI-focused Bitcoin mining stocks
Cointelegraph· 24 hours ago
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Hut 8 fully commercializes 1 GW Texas AI campus with second $9.8B lease as IREN signs $2.8B in contracts; shares climb double digits
The Block· 1 day ago