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BusinessBy Crypto News Today deskSources published 10 Aug 2026 · 18:05 BST

Keel switches off every U.S. bitcoin mine for an AI future

The former Bitfarms parent has ended U.S. mining and is converting sites for AI and high-performance computing.

01 / The event

What happened

Keel completed the shutdown of its U.S. bitcoin-mining operations, sold 1,085 BTC for $75 million and retained 1,861 BTC while converting sites for AI and high-performance computing. Quarterly revenue fell to $30 million and operating loss reached $141 million.

02 / The meaning

Why it matters

The pivot shows where infrastructure operators now see stronger margins—and what they are willing to leave behind.

03 / The signal

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Signed AI and high-performance-computing contracts, not announcements, will show whether the replacement revenue is real.

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