Kenneth Griffin and affiliated Citadel entities report a significant passive ownership stake in Core Scientific, Inc. Mr. Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 20,850,479 Shares of Core Scientific common stock, representing 6.5% of the outstanding Shares.
Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 12,122,241 Shares (3.8%), and Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC each may be deemed to beneficially own 15,649,788 Shares (4.9%). Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC each may be deemed to beneficially own 5,200,691 Shares (1.6%). All reporting persons report no sole voting or dispositive power, but shared voting and dispositive power over their respective blocks. The ownership percentages are based on 321,341,430 Shares outstanding, including 989 Shares issuable upon conversion of certain warrants.
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Key Figures
Kenneth Griffin beneficial ownership:20,850,479 SharesCitadel Securities LLC ownership:12,122,241 SharesCitadel Securities Group LP and GP LLC ownership:15,649,788 Shares+3 more
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Kenneth Griffin beneficial ownership20,850,479 SharesMay be deemed to beneficially own, representing 6.5% of Core Scientific common stock
Citadel Securities LLC ownership12,122,241 SharesMay be deemed to beneficially own, 3.8% of Core Scientific outstanding Shares
Citadel Securities Group LP and GP LLC ownership15,649,788 SharesEach may be deemed to beneficially own, 4.9% of outstanding Shares
Citadel Advisors complex ownership5,200,691 SharesEach of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC, 1.6% of Shares
Total Shares outstanding baseline321,341,430 SharesShares outstanding used to calculate ownership percentages, including 989 Shares from warrant conversion
Warrant-convertible Shares included989 SharesIssuable upon conversion of certain warrants held by reporting persons or affiliates
"may be deemed to beneficially own 20,850,479 Shares"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
shared voting powerfinancial
"Shared Voting Power 15,649,788.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 15,649,788.00"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"This is being jointly filed by Citadel Securities GP LLC"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
CUSIPfinancial
"CUSIP Number(s): 21874A106"
A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.
What stake in Core Scientific (CORZ) does Kenneth Griffin report on this Schedule 13G?
Kenneth Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 20,850,479 Shares of Core Scientific common stock, representing 6.5% of the outstanding Shares, based on a total of 321,341,430 Shares outstanding including certain warrant conversions.
How many Core Scientific (CORZ) shares are attributed to Citadel Securities LLC?
Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 12,122,241 Shares of Core Scientific common stock, which represents 3.8% of the outstanding Shares, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over this block and no sole power reported.
What is the total share count used to calculate ownership percentages for CORZ?
The ownership percentages are calculated using 321,341,430 Shares outstanding, consisting of 321,340,441 Shares outstanding as of July 23, 2026, plus 989 Shares issuable upon conversion of certain warrants held by reporting persons or their affiliates.
Do the Citadel reporting persons have sole or shared voting power over CORZ shares?
All Citadel reporting persons disclose 0 Shares with sole voting or dispositive power and only shared voting and shared dispositive power over their respective Core Scientific share positions, indicating decisions are made jointly or through affiliated entities.
Which Citadel entities are included as reporting persons for Core Scientific (CORZ) on this Schedule 13G?
Reporting persons include Citadel Securities GP LLC, Citadel Securities LLC, Citadel Securities Group LP, Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, Citadel GP LLC, and Kenneth Griffin, all jointly filing with respect to Core Scientific Shares.
What percentage of Core Scientific (CORZ) is attributed to Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC?
Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 15,649,788 Shares of Core Scientific, representing 4.9% of the outstanding Shares, with shared voting and dispositive power and no sole authority reported.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Core Scientific, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the "Shares")
(Title of Class of Securities)
21874A106
(CUSIP Number)
07/29/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,649,788.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,649,788.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,649,788.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, OO
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The percentages reported in this Schedule 13G are based upon 321,341,430 Shares outstanding comprised of (i) 321,340,441 Shares outstanding as of July 23, 2026 (according to the issuer's Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, 2026), and (ii) 989 Shares issuable upon conversion of certain warrants held by reporting persons or their affiliates. Except as described in the preceding sentence, all Shares for the holdings of the reporting persons reported in this Schedule 13G are as of the opening of the market on August 5, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
12,122,241.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
12,122,241.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,122,241.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Securities Group LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
15,649,788.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
15,649,788.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
15,649,788.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Advisors LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,200,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,200,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,200,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, HC, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel Advisors Holdings LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,200,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,200,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,200,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Citadel GP LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
5,200,691.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
5,200,691.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,200,691.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Kenneth Griffin
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
20,850,479.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
20,850,479.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
20,850,479.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Core Scientific, Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
838 Walker Road, Suite 21-2105, Dover, DE, 19904
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G is being jointly filed by Citadel Securities GP LLC ("CSGP"), Citadel Securities LLC ("Citadel Securities"), Citadel Securities Group LP ("CALC4"), Citadel Advisors LLC ("Citadel Advisors"), Citadel Advisors Holdings LP ("CAH"), Citadel GP LLC ("CGP"), and Mr. Kenneth Griffin (collectively with CSGP, Citadel Securities, CALC4, Citadel Advisors, CAH, and CGP, the "Reporting Persons") with respect to the Shares of the above-named issuer held of record by Citadel Securities, Citadel Multi-Strategy Equities Master Fund Ltd., a Cayman Islands company ("CM"), Citadel Securities Principal Strategies LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CSP"), and CRBU Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("CRBH"). Such Shares may include other instruments exercisable for or convertible into Shares.
CALC4 is the non-member manager of Citadel Securities, CSP and CRBH. CSGP is the general partner of CALC4. Citadel Advisors is the portfolio manager for CM. CAH is the sole member of Citadel Advisors. CGP is the general partner of CAH. Mr. Griffin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CGP, and owns a controlling interest in CGP and CSGP.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of each of the Reporting Persons is 830 Brickell Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131.
(c)
Citizenship:
Each of CSGP, Citadel Securities, Citadel Advisors, and CGP is organized as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware. Each of CALC4 and CAH is organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Griffin is a U.S. citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the "Shares")
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
21874A106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1. Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 12,122,241 Shares.
2. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 15,649,788 Shares.
3. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 5,200,691 Shares.
4. Mr. Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own 20,850,479 Shares.
(b)
Percent of class:
1. The number of Shares that Citadel Securities LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 3.8% of the Shares outstanding.
2. The number of Shares that each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 4.9% of the Shares outstanding.
3. The number of Shares that each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 1.6% of the Shares outstanding.
4. The number of Shares that Mr. Griffin may be deemed to beneficially own constitutes 6.5% of the Shares outstanding.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1. Citadel Securities LLC: 0
2. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 0
3. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 0
4. Mr. Griffin: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
1. Citadel Securities LLC: 12,122,241
2. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 15,649,788
3. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 5,200,691
4. Mr. Griffin: 20,850,479
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1. Citadel Securities LLC: 0
2. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 0
3. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 0
4. Mr. Griffin: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1. Citadel Securities LLC: 12,122,241
2. Each of Citadel Securities Group LP and Citadel Securities GP LLC: 15,649,788
3. Each of Citadel Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors Holdings LP and Citadel GP LLC: 5,200,691
4. Mr. Griffin: 20,850,479
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Citadel Securities GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Citadel Securities LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Citadel Securities Group LP
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Citadel Advisors LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Citadel Advisors Holdings LP
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Citadel GP LLC
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/05/2026
Kenneth Griffin
Signature:
/s/ Seth Levy
Name/Title:
Seth Levy, attorney-in-fact*
Date:
08/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * Seth Levy is signing on behalf of Kenneth Griffin as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby incorporated by reference herein. The power of attorney was filed as an attachment to a filing by Citadel Advisors LLC on Schedule 13G for Allakos Inc. on October 13, 2023.