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Darin’s Biography

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Darin Feinstein is the Founder & Chairman of Core Scientific, a pioneer in customizable infrastructure and software solutions for blockchain and AI. With state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology and first-class blockchain hosting solutions, Core Scientific powers leading-edge servers for large-scale operations and complex deep-learning AI challenges. Darin also served as the Founder & Executive Chairman of Blockcap, one of the largest digital asset mining companies in North America. Core Scientific and Blockcap merged in 2021 and continue to operate as Core Scientific, Inc.

Darin's past experiences have played a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and ambition that have driven Blockcap and Core Scientific to success. With a strong foundation built by industry veterans, Core Scientific seeks to grow by diversifying its operations and acquiring blockchain assets in emerging geographic areas important to the digital asset space. Core Scientific also operates digital treasury assets and venture investments.

Outside of the blockchain space, Darin operates numerous... Darin Feinstein is the Founder & Chairman of Core Scientific, a pioneer in customizable infrastructure and software solutions for blockchain and AI. With state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology and first-class blockchain hosting solutions, Core Scientific powers leading-edge servers for large-scale operations and complex deep-learning AI challenges. Darin also served as the Founder & Executive Chairman of Blockcap, one of the largest digital asset mining companies in North America. Core Scientific and Blockcap merged in 2021 and continue to operate as Core Scientific, Inc.

Darin's past experiences have played a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and ambition that have driven Blockcap and Core Scientific to success. With a strong foundation built by industry veterans, Core Scientific seeks to grow by diversifying its operations and acquiring blockchain assets in emerging geographic areas important to the digital asset space. Core Scientific also operates digital treasury assets and venture investments.

Outside of the blockchain space, Darin operates numerous businesses in the food and entertainment industries. He is the owner of Black Star Investments, which has an impressive portfolio of companies including several Fatburger restaurant locations in Las Vegas. He also founded Red Mercury Entertainment, a company that runs Las Vegas entertainment venues, including the Tropicana Hotel & Casino.

Darin supports many charitable nonprofits, such as The Shade Tree Organization and SafeNest, organizations focused on helping victims of domestic abuse. The Feinstein & Griffin Foundation, co-founded by Darin, upholds the mission of making college education more widely accessible by providing resources for people from all backgrounds. He has served on numerous boards, including the Nevada Restaurant Association, which provides networking and resources to rising business leaders in Nevada, and Southwestern Law School, where he earned his JD. moreless

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Darin’s Background

Core Scientific

Co-Founder & Board Member

Jan 2017 - Present

Bellevue, WA, USA

Core Scientific commits itself to becoming the leading provider of AI and Blockchain to support the best software and infrastructure services. Core Scientific believes that Blockchain and AI will change the methods in which information is stored and shared in a changing market, and it aims to be at the forefront of innovation and emerging solutions.

Black Star Investments, LLC

Owner

Jan 2009 - Present

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Darin founded Black Star Investments in 2012 with the goal of acquiring and investing in a number of businesses in a wide range of industries from entertainment to financial services. Black Star's portfolio includes Fat Burger restaurants as well as Ticketbat and Red Mercury Entertainment.

Blockcap Inc

Founder & Executive Chairman

Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

Austin, TX, USA

Blockcap Inc., founded in 2020 by veterans in the blockchain industry, is a leading digital asset miner based in Austin, Texas. Alongside its focus on Bitcoin network transactions, Blockcap also operates digital treasury assets and venture investment departments.

Red Mercury Entertainment

Founder & Managing Member

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Red Mercury Entertainment operates several entertainment venues in various hotels and casinos in Las Vegas while also co-producing live shows with MGM, Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment. Red Mercury's team specializes in producing high quality services such as box office management, talent booking, merchandising and photography.

BlackHawk Capital Partners Inc

CEO & Founding Member

2000 - Present

New York, NY, USA

BlackHawk Capital Partners is a developer and boutique real estate investment banking firm. BlackHawk has been involved in numerous projects across the United States, notably in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona.

Fat Burger

Owner

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Darin Feinstein owns and operates several Fat Burger restaurant locations in Las Vegas, making him one of the largest franchisees in the chain.

Rock & Reilly's

Franchisee

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Darin shares ownership of Rock & Reilly's in Las Vegas, which is one of America's most famous Irish pubs. Set on the Las Vegas strip, the location serves many celebrities and incorporates live talent and entertainment.

El Dorado Cantina

Co-owner

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Located on the Las Vegas strip, El Dorado Cantina offers high-quality catering and fresh, authentic Mexican food.

MJ Live

Co-Producer

Las Vegas, NV, USA

MJ Live is the #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in the world, which entertains audiences with Michael Jackson's biggest hits. Darin works as a co-producer of the show.

Sugar Factory Brasserie

Franchisee

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Darin Feinstein is the largest franchisee of Sugar Factory Brasserie in the world, owning and operating locations with the goal of providing high-quality service for all customers.

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Previous Board Positions

Nevada Restaurant Association

Board of Directors

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Ever since its founding in 1982, the Nevada Restaurant Association commits itself to the area's rising restaurant industry by providing networking opportunities for members as well as providing training and workplace development.

Southwestern Law School

Board of Directors

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Located in Los Angeles, Southwestern Law School is accredited by American Bar Association that offers a variety of JD programs for its students.

Philanthropy

Feinstein & Griffin Foundation

Founder

Las Vegas, NV, USA

The Feinstein & Griffin Foundation, founded by Darin Feinstein and Eddie Griffin, is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide college opportunities for children and adults by expanding their availability to resources after completing a secondary degree. The Foundation's mission is to make learning and college education more readily available to students from all backgrounds.

The Shade Tree Organization

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

The Shade Tree's mission is to provide for abused and homeless women and children shelter that is safe and stable. The organization commits itself to ensuring privacy and protection for those in need of a safe place to live from violence or homelessness.

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Media

Core Scientific Begins Reporting Daily Bitcoin Mining Production

Apr 2022

New York, NY, USA

In its continued efforts to improve transparency for its shareholders, Core Scientific has started to post reports of daily Bitcoin production figures on its website.

Core Scientific strikes digital gold: Revenue up 800%, gross profit up 2500%

Mar 2022

New York, NY, USA

Key aspects of Core Scientific's significant growth include mining equipment sales, hosting revenue and digital asset mining income.

U.S. Based Crypto Miners Reap the Benefits of Supportive Regulations

Quoted

Sep 2021

Darin Feinstein, founder of Core Scientific, comments on the significant growth of bitcoin mining operations in the U.S. and its position as the second-biggest mining destination in the world.

Former Texas Governor Welcomes Bitcoin Leader to Austin

Quoted

Apr 2021

In a report describing Blockchain's move to Texas, Darin explained how the Governor of Texas and its government has welcomed the cryptocurrency mining company and how Austin is set to become Blockchain’s springboard for ensuring the place of the United States as a central player in blockchain technology and markets globally.

Blockcap Opens Texas HQ, Plans to Put 32K New ASICs Online Over the Year

Quoted

Apr 2021

In an article discussing Blockcap’s new headquarters in Austin, Texas, Darin Feinstein elaborates on his decision. He describes how Texas is pro-business, and has a workforce with a wealth of tech industry skills. Blockcap is planned to bring 32,000 more mining machines operating in the next year.

U.S. bitcoin miner Blockcap buys another 10,000 ASICs to double hashing power

Quoted

Mar 2021

In an article discussing Blockcap’s addition to Foundry USA, Darin Feinstein explains that the decision aligned with Core Scientific’s mission to make North America a global digital-asset mining hub. The pool is not only based completely in the U.S., but also offers payouts at the same level as the largest pools at the global scale.

US miner Blockcap plans to have 40,000 ASICs operational by Q4

Quoted

Mar 2021

In a statement discussing Blockcap's digital asset mining growth, Darin reaffirmed Blockcap’s mission to become a leader in the cryptocurrency mining industry and other digital asset industries on the world stage.

U.S. Bitcoin Miner Blockcap Buys Another 10,000 ASICs to Double Its Hashing Power

Quoted

Feb 2021

Darin Feinstein is quoted in an article discussing Blockcap’s hashing power. He speaks to the confidence Blockcap has in the continued growth of bitcoin and the cryptocurrency mining industry.

Major Industry Veterans Join Blockcap as Mining Expansion Dominates Global Industry

Quoted

Feb 2021

In an article discussing Blockcap's Board of Directors, Executive Charman Darin Feinstein speaks on the quality and high-skill in both blockchain technology and policy leadership of the experts joining the Advisory Board as they will advance Blockcap’s mission and underlying values.

Massive North American Bitcoin Mining Operator Blockcap Announces C-Level Management Team, Key Directors

Mentioned

Feb 2021

An articles for Businesswire discusses Blockcap's announcement of their C-Level Management Team as well as the members of their Board of Directors. Darin Feinstein is cited as the Founder and CEO, as well as for his work for Core Scientific.

Blockchain Veterans Create Blockcap, a Massive Bitcoin Mining Operation in North America

Mentioned

Dec 2020

Businesswire reported Blockcap's founding and its status as a leading cryptocurrency mining operator in North America. The article cites how Blockcap utilizes its resources to provide high return rates for its investors and clients and its desire to continue to push forward in its mission and hopes to acquire more companies.

Bloomberg Profile

New York, NY, USA

Click the above logo and title to view Darin Feinstein's profile on Bloomberg.

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Interviews

Swan Signal Live

Jun 2022

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Darin Feinstein, Co-Founder of Core Scientific, and Nic Carter, Partner at Castle Island Ventures, join me to talk about their time at the Oslo Freedom Forum, the need for "proof of reserves", Bitcoin mining and more.

Bitcoin bulls defend mining in letter to EPA and Wikipedia ends crypto donations: CNBC Crypto World

May 2022

New York, NY, USA

In this conversation with CNBC, Darin Feinstein discusses why he chose to co-author a letter in defense of bitcoin mining to the EPA.

Bitcoin, The Greatest Money System with Darin Feinstein

Apr 2022

In this conversation with What Bitcoin Did, Darin Feinstein speaks on topics including the evolving advancement of mining chips, how it has been possible to provide several million people with property rights and the introduction of tripe-entry accounting.

Bitcoin Price Is Up While Hashrate Is Down as China Miner Crackdown Continues

Jul 2021

New York, NY, USA

Darin Feinstein joins CoinDesk to discuss recent news showing significant changes in bitcoin’s hashrate in China, how bitcoin's value and the bitcoin community will respond to government bans, and El Salvador's recent adoption of bitcoin as legal tender.

The Bitcoin Mining Council and ESG with Michael Saylor, Darin Feinstein, and Austin Storms

Jul 2021

Darin joins the GAMcast podcast to discuss the Bitcoin Mining Council and the ESG Movement with other leading industry professionals.

Bitcoin Mining Council Q2 2021 Briefing

Jul 2021

Darin Feinstein and the Bitcoin Mining Council discuss the current trends and practices of mining Bitcoin, while also answering important questions on sustainable energy, energy uses, the importance of infrastructure and efficiency factors, among other topics.

Bitcoin Hashrate Declining Amid China Crackdown | All About Bitcoin

Jun 2021

Darin speaks on the impact of China's bitcoin mining operation shutdown and the risks of geographic location and government on cryptocurrency and bitcoin.

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Features

With its HQ now in Austin, bitcoin mining startup Blockcap plans to hire 30 to 80 employees

Apr 2021

Austin, TX, USA

In an interview with The Business Journals, Darin Feinstein elaborated on Blockcap’s recent policy of aggressive merging and acquisition of other crypto mining operations. The company has intentions of expanding with an eye on market opportunity, and is investing for growth in the Texas economy.

Publications

Decoding Bitcoin’s Transaction Surge: The Emergence of History’s Greatest Accounting Innovation

Author

May 2023

Darin Feinstein discusses how the rise of Ordinals has brought massive transaction volume to Bitcoin and why it shows its promise as a historic accounting innovation.

Blog

Author

Click the logo and title above to be brought to Darin's blog, where he discusses his opinions and insights on recent technology, philanthropy, and digital assets, among other topics.

Speaking Engagements

Coindesk Consensus 2022

Featured Speaker

Aug 2022

Austin, TX, USA

Core Scientific’s co-founder and Co-Chairman Darin Feinstein joins Castle Island’s Partner Nic Carter at Consensus 2022 for a conversation on the emerging blockchain data center industry, the infrastructure required to build scaled mining operations, and the current and future state of the industry.

Miners Summit

Featured Speaker

Jun 2022

College Station, TX, USA

The Miners Summit is an annual event that convenes North American leaders and innovators in energy and Bitcoin.

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Charitable Interests

Adelson Educational Campus

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Founded in 1980, Adelson Educational Campus is an independent Jewish school in Las Vegas. The schools offers intensive college and career prep programs and alongside its commitment to Jewish values and beliefs.

VGK Center of Excellence

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

The Vegas Golden Knights (VGK) Center of Excellence is a Las Vegas-based US Figure Skating Club focused on improving the enjoyment of skating as well as advancing athletes' skills.

National Association of Black Journalists

Supporter

College Park, MD, USA

The Nation Association of Black Journalists is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and Black journalists and media professionals. Members of the organization include new and emerging journalists alongside professional and educational journalists.

Jammin' 4 Hope

Supporter

Jammin' 4 Hope was a livestreamed fundraising event hosted by HopeLink of Southern Nevada. The event promoted the raising of funds to support the Las Vegas community in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wise School

Supporter

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Wise School’s mission is to pass on a deep learning of the world and Jewish heritage onto its students and their families. It seeks to build its mission on the pillars of nurturing knowledge, creativity, development of mind, body and soul, and community where meaningful action is inspired by thoughtful people.

Temple Sinai

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

The Temple of Sinai is a close-knit community that commits itself to Jewish values and worship in order to live a full, happy life in faith.

Festival of Trees and Lights

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

The Festival of Trees and Lights, hosted by the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, is an annual fundraising event that allows attendees the opportunity to bid on trees to raising funding for future programs.

NF Hope Concert

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

NF Hope Concerts are a series of concerts, first conceived in 2011, are aimed at finding a cure for Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disease of the nervous system. All proceeds from the concerts go towards Neurofibromatosis Network, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with NF.

Touro University Gala

Supporter

Henderson, NV, USA

The annual Touro University Gala raises funds to support the Touro Scholarship Fund, which allows students the chance to complete their education regardless of their financial circumstances.

Keep Memory Alive and Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, at Cleveland Clinic Nevada

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Keep Memory Alive and Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic Nevada seeks venues to fund research and programs for patients of brain disorders and their families.

Noah's Animal House

Supporter

Las Vegas, NV, USA

In partnership with the Shade Tree, Noah's Animal House works to board and shelter animals belonging to victims of domestic abuse, so that the animals will not have to be separated from their owners. The shelter has cared for thousands of pets since its opening in 2007.

After School All Stars

Supporter

Los Angeles, CA, USA

After-School All-Stars is one of the largest free, comprehensive after-school programs in the US.

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Darin’s Education

Southwestern University

Juris Doctor

1995 - 1998

The University of Arizona

BS | Accounting

1993 - 1995