BCE Inc. launches $300M AI infrastructure project with Hive Digital pivoting from crypto to AI compute

BCE Inc. has initiated Canada's largest AI compute project with a $300 million investment in Bell AI Fabric, a platform combining data centers, high-speed connectivity, and NVIDIA-powered computing. The project ensures Canadian data stays within the country, crucial for government and regulated industries. Hive Digital Technologies, formerly a Bitcoin miner, now powers this initiative through its BUZZ HPC subsidiary, marking a significant shift to AI infrastructure. This partnership strengthens Bell's AI ambitions and offers Hive Digital a new revenue stream amid Canada's Sovereign AI Compute Strategy.