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CleanSpark Pivots to AI Data Centers With Veteran Hire

The miner aims to repurpose power‑dense sites for AI compute, supported by a $100 million BTC‑backed credit line.

Overview

  • CleanSpark announced a strategic expansion beyond bitcoin mining to develop and operate AI and high‑performance computing data centers.
  • Jeffrey Thomas, formerly president of AI data centers at Humain and a leader of Saudi Arabia’s multi‑billion‑dollar AI program, was appointed senior vice president of AI Data Centers.
  • The company secured additional power and real estate in College Park, Georgia, and is evaluating larger “giga‑campus” opportunities across its portfolio.
  • Shares rose more than 10% on Monday following the announcement, with the move viewed as part of a broader re‑rating of miners pursuing AI infrastructure.
  • CleanSpark’s September financing included a $100 million Coinbase Prime credit line backed by its bitcoin holdings to support energy expansion, mining growth and new HPC projects.