Core had paid a total of $67.9 million for bitcoin mining chips from Block since 2024 — money it won’t be getting back. Core sent Block $10 million in July 2024, then $21.3 million in January 2025, and another $36.6 million in January 2026. Hub: Bitcoin price, news, and analysisFrequently Asked Questions Why did Core Scientific terminate its deal with Block? How much will Core Scientific earn from its new AMD leases? Core Scientific signed 15-year leases for 529 megawatts of capacity, primarily with AMD, expected to generate more than $14 billion in contracted revenue.