The Motley Fool·2026-02-21 06:07Group 1: Cipher Mining - Cipher Mining is focused on creating AI data centers that address significant challenges in artificial intelligence, which is crucial for big tech companies [3] - The company has long-term agreements with Amazon and Alphabet, translating into high annual recurring revenue, with only a fraction of its total pipeline utilized [6] - Cipher Mining's crypto revenue reached $71 million in Q3 2025, and the Amazon deal is expected to more than double total revenue [7] - The company has a market cap of $5.8 billion and significant cash reserves of $1.2 billion, which will support further expansion of AI data centers [9] Group 2: SoFi Technologies - SoFi is a high-growth online bank that has seen a 37% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2025, despite a nearly 30% decline in stock price year-to-date [10] - The company relaunched crypto trading in December 2025, attracting over 63,000 customers within ten days, indicating strong interest in this segment [10] - SoFi has diversified its revenue streams beyond loans, with interest revenue from loans increasing by 30% year-over-year, supported by a rise in consumer deposits [13] - The company has 13.7 million members and is well-positioned for growth, particularly with the potential for a future crypto bull market [14]