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CryptoUpdated×2•Originally published 14 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•

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Wall Street Shifts Financing from Crypto Mining to AI Infrastructure

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Key Facts

1CoreWeave secured an $8.5 billion loan, signaling a shift in Wall Street financing from crypto mining to AI infrastructure.

2Lenders are moving away from volatile hardware-backed loans toward cash-flow-driven financing for AI data centers.

Financial markets are witnessing a pivotal shift in institutional funding as Jane Street emerged as a key backer with a $1 billion investment in CoreWeave. Beyond the equity stake, Jane Street signed a massive $6 billion deal to utilize CoreWeave's AI cloud platform, highlighting the scale of institutional demand for specialized computing. This follows CoreWeave's previous success in securing an $8.5 billion loan to bolster its infrastructure. Investors are increasingly favoring the stability of AI data centers over the high risks and volatility associated with crypto mining hardware. This transition is expected to impact liquidity for pure-play miners, potentially forcing a pivot toward High-Performance Computing (HPC). The scale of these deals, particularly with major financial entities, marks a significant milestone in the reallocation of capital toward AI infrastructure.

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What changed: Specifically identified Jane Street as the major investor providing $1 billion and detailed the $6 billion service contract for AI cloud usage.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include CoreWeave securing a $7 billion deal from financial institutions that are now direct consumers of AI computing power.