Bitcoin miners face widening AI financing costs as lenders scrutinize deals
Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi· Oct 12, 2026 · 4:51 PM
The Bitcoin mining industry needs roughly $50 billion to complete planned AI infrastructure projects, with IREN, Riot Platforms and HIVE Digital facing major funding gaps.
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