Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms stock jumps nearly 9% as Starboard urges AI data center expansion

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Riot Platforms' stock experienced a nearly 9% increase after activist investor Starboard urged the company to expand its AI data center capabilities, leveraging its existing 1.7 GW power capacity.

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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Bullish
AI Confidence
90%
Time Horizon
Short Term

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The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.

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Original article published by CoinDesk on February 18, 2026.
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