Business● LowSep 1 · Sep 1, 2026, 8:39 AM
IREN (IREN) Swaps Bitcoin Rigs For Microsoft’s (MSFT) GPU Contracts
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Yahoo Finance · global
IREN is reportedly shifting its business model from using Bitcoin mining rigs to utilizing Microsoft's GPU contracts. This move suggests a strategic pivot in the company's operational focus, likely towards AI or high-performance computing.
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