[Recorded a $41.9 Million Loss, Core Scientific Terminates BTC Mining Chip Procurement Contract with Block] Odaily Planet Daily News – Data center operator Core Scientific has terminated its BTC mining chip procurement contract with Jack Dorsey's Block at the cost of a $41.9 million loss. Core Scientific had previously paid Block $67.9 million in advance payments, including $10 million in July 2024, $21.3 million in January 2025, and $36.6 million in January 2026. Following the contract termination, remaining delivery obligations have been canceled, and the prepaid amounts have resulted in a loss. One day prior to the termination, Core Scientific signed a 15-year lease agreement with AMD covering 529 megawatts, which is expected to generate over $14 billion in contract revenue.