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The stock prices of Bitcoin mining companies transitioning into AI and hyperscale computing continue to climb. IREN rose over 13% on Wednesday, nearing its all-time high. The company previously announced a $3 billion convertible bond offering, partnered with Nvidia to build 5 GW of AI data centers, and acquired Mirantis for $625 million; on Tuesday, it also reached a $1.6 billion agreement with Dell to supply Blackwell AI systems. Both Cipher and Hut 8 hit new record highs, with Cipher rising approximately 9.5% to $25, and Hut 8 increasing nearly 5% to $118. Hut 8 has surged nearly 600% over the past year. TeraWulf rose over 6% on Wednesday and has gained approximately 800% in the past year, with its HPC business quarterly revenue exceeding Bitcoin mining revenue for the first time.
Odaily News, according to informed sources, AI cloud platform FluidStack is planning to raise approximately $1 billion at a valuation of $18 billion. Situational Awareness, an institution led by Leopold Aschenbrenner, is in talks to participate and co-lead the round. The funding is expected to be used to accelerate Fluidstack's expansion in the fields of AI computing and cloud infrastructure. It is reported that Fluidstack has previously signed cooperation agreements with multiple Bitcoin mining companies, including TeraWulf, Cipher Mining, Hut 8, and others.