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Bitdeer Secures $400M AI Cloud Deal for Malaysia Facility
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has secured a $400 million AI cloud contract for its Malaysia site, advancing its pivot into high-performance computing infrastructure.
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Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has secured a $400 million AI cloud contract for its Malaysia site, advancing its pivot into high-performance computing infrastructure.
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