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ChainCatcher news, according to Finance Magnates, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Iris Energy (IREN) is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly exaggerating its data center's capabilities to transition to high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence applications. The lawsuit claims that the company's facility in Childress, Texas, lacks key features such as sufficient power redundancy, cooling systems, and fiber optic connections.The plaintiffs cite a statement from Iris Energy co-CEO Daniel Roberts, who said the company "has built a data center foundation capable of any high-performance computing." The lawsuit argues that these statements are misleading and overstate the capabilities and overall prospects of the company's data center business.Affected by a critical report released by Culper Research, Iris Energy's stock price fell by about 15%. The report questions the company's HPC claims and the suitability of its facilities. The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased Iris Energy securities between June 20, 2023, and July 11, 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, previously Culper Research released a short-selling report, stating that the Bitcoin mining company Iris Energy's plant in Childress, Texas, is unsuitable for artificial intelligence or high-performance computing, leading to a nearly 14% drop in Iris Energy (IREN) stock price yesterday.Brokerage firm Bernstein stated in a research report that the company has allocated most of the planned expansion at the site for Bitcoin (BTC) mining, and the existing power and data center infrastructure there is very suitable for this purpose. Analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote, "Iris Energy has not claimed any intention to convert its Bitcoin mining site in Childress for artificial intelligence."Bernstein estimates that 65% of the company's value comes from Bitcoin mining, while the remaining 35% comes from AI/HPC. The company's valuation is consistent with other Bitcoin mining companies like CleanSpark (CLSK) and Marathon Digital (MARA), whose entire valuations are driven by mining.