Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026
Riot Platforms shares jumped nearly 6% following a public letter from activist investor Starboard Value urging the company to accelerate its diversification into AI and high-performance computing. While acknowledging Riot's potential, Starboard criticized the company's lagging share price compared to peers who have already secured major data center deals.
Activist investor Starboard Value is pushing Riot Platforms to transition from Bitcoin mining to hosting data centers for hyperscalers. The firm argues that Riot's massive power capacity could unlock up to $21 billion in value through AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure.
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