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Quantum Solutions, Hyperscale Data tap crypto treasuries to fund AI data centers
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Tokyo-listed Quantum Solutions (2338) has sold 1,000 Ether (ETH) for $1.9 million and more than doubled its authorized disposal ceiling as part of an effort to fund its artificial intelligence data center business. The sale, executed on July 30 at $1,903 per token, generated $1.903 million after fees, according to a company filing. The firm expects to recognize a $100,970 loss against the position's May 31 carrying value of $2,003.97 per ETH. The sale price was 47% below the $3,595.02 average acquisition cost Quantum reported in June.
Quantum's recent activity reflects a broader trend of crypto treasury firms monetizing digital assets to finance infrastructure buildouts. On June 16, the company sold 904 ETH for $1.61 million at an average price of $1,777 per token. Combined, the two disposals raised approximately $3.51 million and reduced its holdings by 29% to 4,764.8 ETH from 6,668.8 ETH. The board raised the cumulative sale limit to 4,375 ETH through October 30, up from 1,875 ETH, leaving authorization to sell another 2,471 ETH. Using the full limit would mean disposing of nearly 66% of the holdings reported in June.
Of its remaining ETH, 3,050 tokens are pledged as collateral to an unnamed Singapore-based financial services firm, while 1,714.8 ETH remain in a trading account. Based on the latest disclosures, the sale also cost Quantum its position as Japan's largest listed ETH holderāDef Consulting reported holding 4,976 ETH as of June 30. Quantum plans to use the proceeds for data center deposits, GPU servers, networking equipment, and working capital.
The company signed a nonbinding agreement with Hong Kong-based Integrated Capital in June to explore a Japanese data center, though no investment amount, financing terms, or timetable have been set. Meanwhile, NYSE American-listed Hyperscale Data (GPUS) has taken a similar approach to fund its Michigan AI campus. Hyperscale Data monetized about 100 BTC and established a bitcoin-backed credit facility carrying an expected variable interest rate of 4.5% to 5%.
These moves underscore how companies are leveraging crypto treasuries to bridge funding gaps in capital-intensive AI projects. By using digital assets as collateral or direct sources of cash, firms avoid diluting equity or taking on traditional high-interest debt. However, the significant losses on Quantum's ETH sales highlight the volatility risk inherent in such strategies. As AI data center demand continues to surge, more companies may follow this path, though the sustainability of selling depreciated assets remains uncertain. Future developments will likely depend on both crypto market conditions and the progress of these infrastructure projects.
