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Riot Platforms inks $9B lease in Milam County with Anthropic
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by bizjournals.com
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Riot Platforms has signed a $9 billion lease with Anthropic.
A significant lease agreement has been reached in Milam County. Riot Platforms has signed a $9 billion lease with Anthropic. The details of this major deal are available through bizjournals.com, which reported on the agreement. Further information on the lease and its implications can be found on the bizjournals.com website, providing insight into this substantial transaction in Milam County.
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: bizjournals.com ·
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