By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
The worlds of artificial intelligence and crypto mining just collided in a big way. CoreWeave, the AI infrastructure powerhouse, is back at the negotiating table to acquire Core Scientific, a company that’s gone from post-bankruptcy underdog to one of the hottest data center stories of 2025. This isn’t just another M&A headline—this is a glimpse into how digital infrastructure is being reimagined for a new era.
On June 26, Core Scientific’s stock rocketed as much as 35% after reports surfaced that CoreWeave is reviving its acquisition bid. Trading was briefly halted as investors digested the news, and by the end of the day, Core Scientific’s market cap was flirting with $5 billion—a staggering leap from last year’s $1 billion offer from CoreWeave.
Meanwhile, CoreWeave’s shares dipped slightly, a typical move for the acquirer in these scenarios, but the bigger story is what this deal could mean for the future of both companies—and the industry at large.
Both CoreWeave and Core Scientific started their journeys in the crypto mining trenches. But as Bitcoin mining margins tightened and the AI boom took off, they pivoted hard. Core Scientific now runs 10 data centers with 1,300 megawatts of capacity, and has shifted its focus to high-performance computing for AI workloads. The company’s recent earnings show a profit of $580 million in Q1, even as mining revenues fell short due to the latest Bitcoin halving.
CoreWeave, on the other hand, has transformed itself into a go-to provider for AI cloud infrastructure, serving big names like Microsoft. The company’s appetite for power is massive, and that’s where Core Scientific comes in: the two already have a 12-year partnership worth over $10 billion, with CoreWeave contracted for nearly 600 megawatts of Core Scientific’s capacity.
This isn’t just about one company buying another. The real story is the convergence of AI and crypto mining infrastructure. Data centers built for Bitcoin are being rapidly repurposed—or rebuilt—to host the GPU clusters that power generative AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The demand for electricity and cooling is off the charts, and companies like CoreWeave are racing to secure every available megawatt.
But it’s not as simple as swapping out mining rigs for GPUs. Analysts warn that true AI workloads often require new facilities, not just retrofits. Still, Core Scientific’s real estate and power contracts make it a prime target for anyone looking to scale up AI operations fast.
Sources say a deal could be finalized in the coming weeks, assuming negotiations stay on track. The terms aren’t public yet, but with Core Scientific’s valuation now several times higher than last year’s bid, expect a hefty price tag.
For the rest of the industry, this is a wake-up call: the lines between crypto and AI are blurring, and the battle for data center dominance is just heating up.
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