Riot Platforms Strikes $9.1 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal with Anthropic as Bitcoin Miners Pivot
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has signed a $9.1 billion, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic, leasing 191 megawatts at its Rockdale, Texas campus. The agreement marks a major shift as bitcoin miners transition to AI infrastructure landlords, with the deal potentially reaching $16.1 billion if extended.