DataCenters

Ex-OpenAI Researcher’s Hedge Fund Makes $5.52B Bitcoin Mining Bets

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness LP disclosed $5.52 billion in equity exposure concentrated in power infrastructure, data centers and Bitcoin mining companies, an SEC filing shows. The rapid build-up in under a year signals rising institutional conviction in mining and related infrastructure.

CleanSpark Transitions from Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers with New Leadership – cover image
CleanSpark Transitions from Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers with New Leadership

CleanSpark is pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI computing by developing AI data centers in Georgia and hiring veteran Jeffrey Thomas to lead the initiative. This shift aligns with industry trends as miners seek alternative revenue amid Bitcoin halving and rising energy costs, with CleanSpark shares jumping 13%.