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Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, aiming to leverage the new site for artificial intelligence optimization and renting space to AI firms. This move reflects the increasing convergence of Bitcoin mining and AI, both of which require substantia...
Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has completed its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining with a focus on artificial intelligence optimization and renting space to AI firms. This move showcases the increasing convergence of Bitcoin mining and AI, both heavy energy consumers. The acquisition expands Bitfarms' U.S. presence and strengthens its position in the industry. Valued at $175 million, the deal includes $125 million in equity value, securing a 1.1 GW growth pipeline in Pennsylvania. Currently, Bitfarms operates 15 Bitcoin data centers across Canada, the U.S., Paraguay, and Argentina.
Bitfarms' acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining allows it to leverage the site for AI optimization and rental to AI firms. Both Bitcoin mining and AI industries demand significant energy, and this strategic move allows Bitfarms to cater to the growing demand for AI by utilizing its existing infrastructure. This acquisition marks the closure of the largest public-to-public acquisition in the industry's history, expanding Bitfarms' U.S. footprint and strengthening its position.
By combining Stronghold’s power assets with Bitfarms' operational expertise and financial strength, Bitfarms aims to create long-term value for its shareholders, executing its U.S. strategy and developing high-performance computing/AI business optimized for scalability. The acquisition, valued at $175 million, reinforces Bitfarms' valuation and poses a challenge for rivals like Riot, which had been attempting to acquire Bitfarms since 2023. Bitfarms also announced securing a 1.1 GW growth pipeline in Pennsylvania, encompassing current power generation capacity, grid import capacity, and future import capacity to further expand its operations.
With 15 Bitcoin data centers spread across Canada, the U.S., Paraguay, and Argentina, Bitfarms solidifies its position in the Bitcoin mining industry and sets the stage for significant growth and innovation in the AI sector.