CoreWeave drops $9B bomb to snatch Core Scientific, turbocharging AI dreams
08.07.2025
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AI powerhouse CoreWeave just went all-in, grabbing Core Scientific for a cool $9B in stock. This move amps up their data center game for AI and high-performance computing.
CoreWeave, the AI infrastructure beast, just locked in its takeover of Core Scientific, shelling out $9B in stock. This isn't just a flex—it's a strategic play to beef up their data centers for the AI and high-performance computing (HPC) hustle.
Deal details? Core Scientific shareholders get 0.1235 shares of CoreWeave's Class A stock for each share they own. Translation: a sweet 66% premium over last month's closing price. Not too shabby.
With this move, CoreWeave snags 1.3 GW of power across Core Scientific's data centers, plus another 1 GW+ for future expansion. That's a lot of juice for their AI ambitions.
Why This Matters
Core Scientific was a big fish in Bitcoin mining, but CoreWeave's eyeing the prize: repurposing assets for HPC or ditching crypto mining down the line. Bold move.
The Backstory
This wasn't a quick fling. CoreWeave's been chasing Core Scientific for over a year, with a $1B offer getting the cold shoulder last year. Fast forward, and Core Scientific's market cap tripled, making this $9B deal a no-brainer.
Core Scientific's Q1 earnings? A whopping $580M, despite Bitcoin's halving throwing a wrench in revenue. Talk about resilience.
- • Core Scientific was the 33rd largest Bitcoin holder, sitting on 977 BTC.
- • The deal's all-stock, with Core Scientific shareholders owning less than 10% of the merged entity.
- • CoreWeave's stock is up over 300% this year. Yeah, they're winning.
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