Nvidia’s Huang says CoreWeave needs no backstop, as its credit swaps hit a record
THE SO WHAT
CoreWeave’s CDS implying >60% default odds while its key supplier talks down risk underlines how fragile specialized AI cloud balance sheets can be. If your roadmap depends on non-hyperscaler GPU lessors, treat counterparty risk like a first-class concern—diversify capacity and contracts now.
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