Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-12-17
Hut 8 Corp. Announces $7.0 Billion Lease Agreement for River Bend Data Center Campus
On December 17, 2025, Hut 8 Corp. announced a 15-year lease agreement with Fluidstack Ltd. for 245 megawatts of IT capacity at its River Bend data center campus in Louisiana, with a total contract value of $7.0 billion over the base term and potential to reach up to $17.7 billion if all renewal options are exercised. Google LLC provided a financial backstop for the lease, and Hut 8 implemented an institutional-grade execution model with significant blue-chip counterparties to manage the project. The agreement includes provisions for potential expansion and additional capacity at future phases of the campus. An investor presentation and press release were also issued, providing further details about the transaction.
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- Hut 8 Corp. HUT · NASDAQ
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- 0001104659-25-122052
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- 0001964789
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About Hut 8 Corp.
Hut 8 Corp. is a prominent player in the cryptocurrency mining industry, specializing in the mining of digital assets such as Bitcoin. The company operates large-scale data centers designed to perform the computationally intensive process of power-efficient crypto mining. With facilities in strategic locations in Canada, Hut 8 leverages access to diverse energy sources, focusing on sustainability and cost-effectiveness. A key feature of Hut 8 Corp. is its robust infrastructure, which includes both proprietary software and advanced hardware to optimize mining operations. The firm contributes to the broader blockchain ecosystem by validating transactions and maintaining the security of the network. Given the rising demand for cryptocurrencies, Hut 8 plays a critical role in the financial markets by supporting the decentralized financial infrastructure. Through its systematic approach and technological prowess, the company remains a significant contributor to digital currency mining and a catalyst for innovation in blockchain technology.
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