Amazon Faces $150M AWS Loss and Captures $3.8B in X-Energy Stake
Amazon absorbed $150M in uninsured losses after drones struck AWS data centers in Bahrain and UAE, forcing weeks-long credit issuances. Its 29% pre-IPO stake in X-Energy now represents about $3.8B after the nuclear developer raised $1.02B and debuted on Nasdaq, and AWS Marketplace added Chainlink oracle feeds for blockchain integration.
1. Drone Strikes Hit AWS Data Centers
In April, drone attacks in Bahrain and the UAE disrupted AWS operations, forcing Amazon to issue service credits costing roughly $150M. Standard war exclusions in its insurance policies left the company to absorb the full financial impact.
2. X-Energy IPO Boosts Amazon Stake Value
Amazon held 29% of X-Energy before its Nasdaq debut, a stake now worth about $3.8B based on the advanced nuclear developer’s $1.02B fundraising and roughly $12B fully diluted valuation. The IPO underscores Amazon’s strategic investment in alternative power for AI data centers.
3. AWS Marketplace Integrates Chainlink Oracle Services
AWS Marketplace now offers Chainlink Data Feeds, Data Streams and Proof of Reserve, enabling enterprises to incorporate real-time market data and reserve attestations into blockchain applications. This integration bridges cloud infrastructure with decentralized oracle networks for tokenization and DeFi solutions.