Groq raises $650M as AI inference chip maker eyes massive expansion

Bit Digital is extending a $100M loan facility to a WhiteFiber subsidiary, expandable to $150M. Funding supports WhiteFiber’s growth in high-performance computing and AI infrastructure. Advances may be funded via Ethereum-denominated secured credit, maintaining ETH exposure. Bit Digital is leveraging its Ethereum holdings. The Nasdaq-listed business announced a $100 million delayed-draw term loan facility for […] The post Bit Digital Extends $100M Loan to WhiteFiber Using Ethereum Credit appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

South Korea's export growth highlights the pivotal role of semiconductors in global trade, signaling robust AI infrastructure investment trends. The post South Korea exports set to rise for 12th straight month as chip boom reshapes global trade appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ByteDance's custom CPU development highlights a shift towards vertical integration, impacting traditional chipmakers' market share and revenue. The post ByteDance develops custom CPUs to support AI infrastructure amid chip shortages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI infrastructure bottlenecks could hinder tech industry growth and innovation, necessitating strategic investments and diversification efforts. The post Wiwynn warns AI infrastructure bottlenecks will persist through 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AtlasEdge's strategic focus on secondary markets and sustainable investments could reshape Europe's AI infrastructure landscape amid regulatory constraints. The post AtlasEdge secures over €1.2B for AI infrastructure rollout across Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Core42, the G42-owned sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure company, has secured $550 million through two structured trade finance facilities with HSBC — a $240 million facility completed in February and a $310 million facility closed in May. CFO Neha Gupta described the deal as a defining moment for the AI infrastructure sector, reflecting institutional recognition of AI […]

Tech companies seem to be falling over each other these days in firing people to either replace them with AI or to pay to build AI infrastructure. Wouldn’t it be nice if they at least waited until AI actually worked for business? On the one hand, top tech businesses such as Amazon, Block, Cisco, Cloudflare, and Meta have all announced that they’re slashing payrolls — either because AI can do the same work as people or they need the cash to build out their AI infrastructure. Isn’t that great? All together, of the 37,638 tech job cuts so far this year, 47.9% — almost half —  can be tracked back to AI.  On the other hand, despite all the AI hype and hysteria, no one has yet proven that AI is, generally speaking, really all that helpful for businesses. Oh, I know, I know. You did great things with OpenClaw vibe programming. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, claims 20% to 30% of the company’s code was written by AI. And Nvidia assures us that 88% of its surveyed customers report AI has increa

Innio's IPO highlights the growing investor interest in energy solutions essential for AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in industrial valuations. The post Innio targets $20.3B valuation in US IPO led by Advent International appeared first on Crypto Briefing.