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TeraWulf Plans $3 Billion Data Center Expansion Backed by Google Structure

TeraWulf Plans $3 Billion Data Center Expansion Backed by Google Structure

TeraWulf seeks $3B in debt financing arranged by Morgan Stanley, with Google’s backing, highlighting Big Tech’s increasing role in AI-focused infrastructure and crypto-miner partnerships.

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The statement is strongly corroborated by multiple credible sources, including primary press releases from TeraWulf (Sources 4, 7, 8) and reputable financial news outlets like CNBC and Yahoo Finance (Sources 9, 10). The evidence confirms TeraWulf's plan for a major data center expansion (Source 7), the financing figure is approximately $3 billion (Sources 5, 10), and Google is providing a financial backstop for the project that totals $3.2 billion (Sources 7, 9).
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Summary

TeraWulf, a cryptocurrency mining firm, plans to raise $3 billion in debt through Morgan Stanley to expand its data center operations. The financing, supported by Google, could launch next month via high-yield bonds or leveraged loans. Credit agencies are reviewing the deal, and Google’s backing may secure stronger ratings. Google recently raised its backstop for TeraWulf to $3.2 billion and now holds a 14% stake. The partnership has enabled AI cloud platform Fluidstack to expand in TeraWulf’s New York facility. Cipher Mining also struck a similar Google-supported deal worth $1.4 billion. Meanwhile, TeraWulf’s shares fell 1.3% in Friday trading. Separately, Mercado Bitcoin reports that 10–15% of its assets under custody come from SMEs using bitcoin and stablecoins for conservative treasury management, which executives say reduces market volatility and supports wider corporate adoption.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto Miner: A company or individual that uses computational power to validate blockchain transactions and earn cryptocurrency rewards.
  • Data Center: A facility used to house computing and networking equipment, essential for large-scale cryptocurrency mining and AI operations.