Categories: Bitcoin Latest News

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Says Some Machines Aren’t Covering Financing Costs

The machines are owned owned by special purpose vehicles that aren’t guaranteed by the parent company.Read MoreCoinDesk

Bitcoin miner Iris Energy (IREN) said some of its mining equipment, owned by special purpose vehicles, isn’t producing enough cash to meet its financing obligations.

The firm also said Wednesday that the equipment has a market value “well below the principal amount of the relevant loans,” and the company is in talks with the lender.

The special purpose vehicles are not guaranteed by the parent company.

IREN shares fell over 5% in pre-market trading.

Read more about

DISCLOSURE

Please note that our privacy policy, terms of use, cookies, and do not sell my personal information has been updated.

The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG.

Recent Posts

RUNE Plunges 30% as THORChain Pauses Bitcoin, Ether Withdrawals

Interblockchain settlements protocol THORChain paused bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) withdrawals on its lending and…

2 hours ago

Bitcoin Steady Near $104K After Bank of Japan Delivers Hawkish Rate Hike

Bitcoin (BTC) held steady during Friday's Asian hours after Bank of Japan (BOJ) lifted the…

4 hours ago

Bitcoin Price at $100K+: Consolidation or Calm Before the Next Move?

Bitcoin price settled above the $100,500 resistance zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim…

7 hours ago

Bitcoin Price Likely To Fluctuate Between $100,000 And $110,000 Until FOMC Meeting, Says Analyst

After a flash crash to $89,256 earlier this month, Bitcoin (BTC) made a swift recovery,…

11 hours ago

Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

President Donald Trump has signed a Executive Order titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial…

12 hours ago

Bitcoin Liquidity Blocks Tell A Story: Here’s Why $96,000-$111,000 Is Most Important

Although Bitcoin price action is still holding above the $100,000 price level, the past 24…

14 hours ago