<p><span data-offset-key="cvfj9-0-0">Bitcoin miner Core Scientific is planning to </span><a><span data-offset-key="cvfj9-1-0">file</span></a><span data-offset-key="cvfj9-2-0"> for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to a <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/20/bitcoin-miner-core-scientific-filing-for-bankruptcy-will-keep-mining.html">CNBC report</a>. </span></p> <p>One of the largest publicly traded mining firms, Core Scientific is still generating positive cash flow, but not enough to repay debt owed on the equipment it was leasing, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/20/bitcoin-miner-core-scientific-filing-for-bankruptcy-will-keep-mining.html">said</a> a person familiar with the upcoming filing, who was cited by CNBC. Core Scientific did not immediately respond to a request for comment. </p> <p><span data-offset-key="cvfj9-2-0">The news comes as bitcoin miners struggle to deal with cratering crypto prices and soaring energy costs.</span></p> <p>Despite the filing, Core Scientific is opting not to enter liquidation and will continue to operate normally as it reaches a deal with senior security noteholders that hold the bulk of the company's debt, according to CNBC's report. </p> <p><span data-offset-key="d914b-0-1">It was only last week that one of its largest creditors, B Riley Financial, </span><a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/195146/b-riley-offers-72-million-to-mining-firm-core-scientific"><span data-offset-key="d914b-1-0">extended</span></a><span data-offset-key="d914b-2-0"> a $72 million lifeline to help stave off bankruptcy. </span>Previously, in November, Core Scientific <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/189088/core-scientific-warns-of-substantial-doubt-to-continue-operations-posts-435-million-loss">reported</a> a $435 million loss following an <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/180358/core-scientific-to-run-out-of-cash-by-the-end-of-2022">October warning</a> of a possible bankruptcy filing. </p> <div>Crypto miners have suffered significant falls in revenue throughout this year. 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