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FactConfirmedBusiness·March 28, 2026
IREN Holds $9.7 Billion Microsoft Data Center Contract
IREN has a $9.7 billion contract with Microsoft, reportedly related to AI data center expansion, though analysts disagree on the contract's valuation impact.
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Source: commentary
Single publisher source
Limited sourcing — treat with caution
Insights
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March 28, 2026
Last updated
March 28, 2026
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Related Developments
The Register: AI Nuclear Permitting Tools Could Conflict with Trump Administration's Deregulation ApproachMicrosoft and Nvidia Launch AI Partnership to Accelerate Nuclear Power Plant DevelopmentSanders and Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bill to Pause US Data Center ConstructionReported Hiring Freeze Across Microsoft Cloud Unit and North American Sales Groups24/7 Wall St: Microsoft's AI Capex Bet Faces Growing Investor Skepticism on Returns Timeline