Hut 8
Coverage of Hut 8 in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-Backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) Pushes Treasury Past 8,000 BTC
American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), a Trump-backed subsidiary of Hut 8 Corp, increased its bitcoin treasury to over 8,000 BTC, a 50% rise from 5,401 BTC at the end of 2025. The growth stems from mining operations and treasury purchases, with a 30% increase in holdings during Q1 2026. The company also executed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split and expanded mining capacity in Alberta.
- New compensation agreement with Hut 8 pays eligible West Baton Rouge employees
A new supplemental compensation program has been established through an agreement between Hut 8 and West Baton Rouge Parish, providing funding to eligible employees. Qualifying employees of the parish will receive compensation under the terms of the arrangement.
- Hut 8 agrees to $2.35 million settlement in investor suit tied to US Bitcoin merger
Hut 8 agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a securities class action lawsuit over disclosure claims related to its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. The settlement addresses investor allegations tied to the merger's financial disclosures.
- Hut 8 to pay $2.35 million to settle investor suit over U.S. Bitcoin merger
Hut 8 will pay $2.35 million to settle a lawsuit related to a U.S. Bitcoin merger. The settlement addresses claims from investors over the merger.
- West Feliciana is getting a $10M advance from Hut 8. Here’s how it will be used
West Feliciana Parish is set to receive a $10 million advance from Hut 8 on future PILOT payments, providing local agencies with funds a year before scheduled annual payments begin.
- Bitcoin miner-to-AI boom sends stocks soaring as Cipher and Hut 8 hit fresh highs
Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure expansion drive stock gains, with Cipher and Hut 8 reaching fresh highs. IREN climbed 10% after announcing a major AI infrastructure expansion linked to Dell.
- $3.6 billion AI data center campus planned for Rapides Parish
Applied Digital Corp. plans to build a $3.6 billion AI data center campus, Delta Forge 1, in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, creating 200 full-time jobs and over 1,000 temporary construction jobs. The project, spanning 300 acres in Boyce, will include two facilities requiring 300 megawatts of electricity from Cleco and is set to begin operations in mid-2027 under a tax-exempt agreement via Act 730.
- Hut 8 to fund Louisiana water system expansion tied to AI campus
Hut 8 is investing in a water system expansion in Louisiana, which is tied to the development of its River Bend AI data center campus. The investment will support the company's long-term AI infrastructure business. Hut 8 is a Bitcoin miner.
- Hut 8 investors shrug off Q1 loss, stoke 33% stock surge
Hut 8 investors are optimistic despite a Q1 loss, with the company's stock surging 33%. The company has also announced a new AI energy leasing deal to diversify into high-performance computing applications.
- Hut 8 shares jump over 30% on news of $9.8 billion AI data center lease
Hut 8's shares jumped over 30% after announcing a $9.8 billion AI data center lease. This significant increase indicates a substantial investment in AI infrastructure. The deal is expected to drive growth and innovation for Hut 8.
- Hut 8 Shares Hit All-Time High Price as Bitcoin Miner Signs $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Lease
Hut 8's shares have reached an all-time high price after signing a $9.8 billion lease for an AI data center. The lease is for the first phase of a complex in Nueces County, originally intended for Bitcoin mining. Hut 8 has secured a significant deal for its hyperscale AI campus.
- Hut 8 shares soar over 30% after scoring $9.8 billion AI data center deal set to NVIDIA specs
Hut 8's shares have increased by over 30% after securing a $9.8 billion deal for an AI data center that meets NVIDIA specifications. The deal is part of the first phase of commercializing Hut 8's Beacon Point data center campus in Nueces County, Texas. This project marks a significant milestone for Hut 8.
- Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI
Hut 8 has replaced its Coinbase loan with a FalconX deal, reducing borrowing costs as it invests heavily in AI technology. This move is expected to have a significant impact on Hut 8's financials. The company is betting big on artificial intelligence.
- Hut 8 refinances Bitcoin-backed loan with $200M FalconX deal
Hut 8 refinanced a Bitcoin-backed loan with a $200M FalconX deal, lowering its fixed interest rate to 7% and releasing about 3,300 BTC from collateral restrictions. This deal is related to Bitcoin mining. The facility is now more favorable for Hut 8.
- Hut 8 Is Selling Bonds to Help Finance Google-Tied Data Center
Hut 8 is issuing bonds to finance a data center linked to Google. The funding aims to support the development of this technology infrastructure project.