Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Secures $7B AI Data Center Lease with Google Backing

iconTheCryptoBasic
Share
Share IconShare IconShare IconShare IconShare IconShare IconCopy
Bitcoin news broke as Hut 8 locked a $7 billion, 15-year lease to supply AI data center capacity at its River Bend site in Louisiana. The deal with Fluidstack includes 245 MW of IT power, backed by Google as financial guarantor. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are underwriting the project, expected to deliver $6.9 billion in net operating income over 15 years. Construction is active, with the first data hall due in Q2 2027. Hut 8 shares jumped 20% pre-market. On-chain data shows strong institutional interest in the move.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.