SK hynix bets $38 billion on new fabs to feed AI memory demand
Aug 7, 2026
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by Ashish Kumar
for CryptoPolitan

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SK hynix approved 54 trillion won (about $38 billion) in new manufacturing investments to build two new chip fabs that will expand production of memory chips for AI systems. The capacity boost strengthens AI infrastructure and could indirectly benefit crypto and DeFi use cases reliant on AI-driven trading, analytics and cloud services, supporting broader adoption.
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SK hynix is making another massive wager on artificial intelligence. The South Korean memory giant approved 54 trillion won (about $38 billion) in new manufacturing investments on Friday, authorizing two new chip fabs that will expand production of the memory chips powering AI systems. The move reflects the company’s belief that demand for AI infrastructure...