Cloud computing firm Crusoe was in crypto. Now it's pivoting to AI

It was angel investor Jason Calacanis who said in 2023, "if you're in crypto pivot to AI." Well, cloud computing company Crusoe has done exactly that.

The company sold its Bitcoin mining operations to NYDIG, or New York Digital Investment Group, subject to regulatory approval, according to a press release . The deal means that around 135 employees will move from Crusoe to NYDIG, where they will continue its practices of using waste energy to mine Bitcoin.

Crusoe says it has mitigated 2.7 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the last seven years through this approach — across its 425 modular data centers spread over seven states and two countries.

Without its Bitcoin-related operations, the company is now focusing solely on AI. "We will continue to channel the same energy-first mentality towards scaling AI infrastructure and accelerating the adoption and proliferation of AI in our everyday lives," said Crusoe CEO and Co-Founder Chase Lochmiller.

Crusoe will focus on growing its AI infrastructure solutions going ahead, a plan that includes building AI-optimized data centers.