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Former crypto-mining companies including TeraWulf, Applied Digital, IREN, Core Scientific pivot to AI data centers leveraging legacy power contracts; attracting hyperscale tenants; Bitfarms pivoting to 2.2GW AI/HPC pipeline; Riot Platforms sold 3,778 BTC ($289.5M) in Q1 2026 to fund AI infrastructure shift.

Fannie Mae will accept cryptocurrency as collateral for home loans for the first time, enabling buyers to pledge Bitcoin and USDC without selling, bridging crypto holdings with traditional mortgage financing.