Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-09-25
Cipher Mining Signs Major Datacenter Lease and Secures Backstop from Google
On September 25, 2025, Cipher Mining Inc. announced a 10-year datacenter lease agreement with Fluidstack, a premier AI cloud platform, for the development and lease of a 168 MW data center facility in Colorado City, Texas. The agreement, worth approximately $3 billion over the initial 10-year term, includes options to extend for two additional five-year periods, potentially bringing the total contract value to $7 billion. In connection with the agreement, Google has agreed to backstop $1.4 billion of Fluidstack's lease obligations and will receive warrants for an approximate 5.4% equity stake in Cipher Mining. Cipher plans to retain 100% ownership of the project while accessing the capital markets as necessary to fund the project.
- Filer
- Cipher Mining Inc. CIFR · NASDAQ
- Filed
- Accession
- 0000950103-25-012168
- CIK
- 0001819989
- Signal
- Medium impactFinancial Services
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Regulation FD Disclosure
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$14.14
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Since filing
+57.9%
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About Cipher Mining Inc.
Cipher Mining Inc. operates as a cryptocurrency mining company with a focus on sustainable bitcoin mining operations. Its primary function lies in the efficient and large-scale mining of bitcoin, offering infrastructure and expertise to maximize the value and support transaction processing within the Bitcoin network. Cipher Mining uniquely positions itself in the fast-evolving digital currency landscape by emphasizing sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources to power its operations, which addresses the growing concerns around the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. This approach not only helps in reducing carbon footprints but also sets a scalable model as the demand for cryptocurrencies evolves. The company's mining facilities are strategically located to optimize energy consumption and cost efficiencies, aligning with its commitment to environmentally responsible practices. As part of the larger cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, Cipher Mining plays a crucial role in facilitating transactions and securing the blockchain, thereby integral to the infrastructure that supports digital currency ecosystems globally. Founded with a vision to merge traditional energy expertise with cutting-edge digital finance solutions, Cipher Mining accentuates the intersection of innovation and sustainability in the financial markets.
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