Cipher Digital reported third-quarter net income of $31.6 million, but the figure was driven by a non-cash warrant gain of $127.2 million rather than operations. Core results weakened, with total revenue down 63% to $26.7 million and adjusted EBITDA at negative $10.0 million. The first HPC leasing revenue of $5.9 million was recognized, but it covers little of the revenue lost from bitcoin mining, which fell 71%. Excluding the warrant gain, the article says the quarter was a loss of about $96 million. Borrowings total about $5.6 billion, and interest expense was $59.0 million, and the article notes that rent starts only as each data hall is delivered.
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