**News Flash: Crusoe Energy Sells Bitcoin Mining to NYDIG**

Crusoe Energy is shifting gears from Bitcoin mining to artificial intelligence. The company announced plans to sell its Bitcoin mining operations, including its digital flare mitigation business, to New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG). This deal, pending regulatory approval, includes 270 megawatts of power tech and 135 employees transitioning to NYDIG.

Founded in 2018, Crusoe pioneered converting waste gas from oil extraction into electricity for Bitcoin mining. Now, they're focusing on AI, expanding their Texas data center and partnering with Engine No. 1 for AI infrastructure. NYDIG aims to bolster Bitcoin's security with this acquisition.