Riot shares rise following $28 billion AI lease; Hut 8 reports revenue shortfall and higher expenses

According to Cointelegraph, Riot’s share price increased after the company secured a $28 billion lease for artificial‑intelligence facilities. The miner sold some bitcoin holdings to help finance the expansion. Meanwhile, Hut 8 disclosed that its recent revenue fell short of expectations and that transition‑related costs have risen ahead of a major data‑center lease.