Riot Blockchain partners with AMD, funds data center lease by selling Bitcoin

Name: Riot Blockchain partners with AMD, funds data center lease by selling Bitcoin
Uploaded: 2026-01-16T17:59:00Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: Taylor Riggs announces a new partnership between Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain and AMD. Riot Blockchain purchased 200 acres for its first data center lease in Rockdale, entirely funded by the sale of 1,080 Bitcoin for $96 million. This move highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency, AI infrastructure, and the growing demand for data centers.

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Taylor Riggs announces a new partnership between Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain and AMD. Riot Blockchain purchased 200 acres for its first data center lease in Rockdale, entirely funded by the sale of 1,080 Bitcoin for $96 million. This move highlights the intersection of cryptocurrency, AI infrastructure, and the growing demand for data centers.