Bitcoin miners are shifting focus from BTC price speculation to AI computing and data center infrastructure, driven by tightening margins and Nvidia's $20 billion bond sale for AI expansion. Tokenized RWAs surpass $43B, Ripple invests in African fintech Flutterwave, and Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction is upheld.
Public Bitcoin miners are increasingly valued as AI infrastructure companies, but this transition requires an estimated $50 billion in capital. Miners need long-term financing to convert power assets into AI-ready data centers, which have higher infrastructure standards than traditional Bitcoin mining.
The Tahmoor Colliery mine has been sold to a consortium of Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, offering renewed hope for hundreds of former workers who lost their jobs. The sale is subject to government approvals, but the union is optimistic about operations and job returns.
Wall Street is valuing AI-leased megawatts significantly higher than those used for Bitcoin mining, with companies holding AI contracts trading at over 10x gross energy output compared to 2-6x for miners with no contracted capacity. This premium is being assigned before the capacity is fully built, creating a substantial funding gap.
BlackRock's BITA ETF and Metaplanet's Siiibo acquisition signal a growing trend of Wall Street and Japanese firms creating income-generating products tied to Bitcoin, utilizing options premiums and credit structures to offer yield on an asset that doesn't natively pay holders.
Nvidia is reportedly planning a $20 billion bond sale to fund AI investments and refinance debt. This move highlights strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure and benefits Bitcoin miners diversifying into AI hosting.
Chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly planning a $20 billion bond offering to fund AI investments and refinance debt. This move highlights strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure and benefits Bitcoin miners diversifying into AI hosting.
La difficulté de minage de Bitcoin a chuté de 10,09 %, atteignant son plus bas niveau depuis juillet 2025. Cette baisse, la deuxième plus importante de l'année, est due à la chute du prix du Bitcoin qui a réduit les marges des mineurs. Bien que cela augmente la production de Bitcoin par hashrate actif, de nombreux mineurs restent déficitaires.
Bitcoin mining difficulty saw an 11th-largest drop of 10.09% on Sunday, falling from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion. This adjustment eases pressure on miners as Bitcoin's price has fallen 15% in June, squeezing margins. Hashprice has risen to $33 per PH/s/day, pushing more miners towards breakeven.
Bitcoin miners are reportedly in a "capitulation" phase, operating on sub-5% margins, a situation historically signaling a prime opportunity to accumulate BTC. Data suggests the current price is near production costs, offering long-term value.
Bitcoin miners are experiencing record-low profitability, with daily returns for hashing power dropping to $0.28. This crunch, coupled with surging demand for AI infrastructure, is incentivizing miners to reduce BTC holdings and potentially shift resources. Institutional inflows now significantly outpace miner output, making macro trends more influential on Bitcoin's price than miner economics alone.
Bitcoin miners are becoming crucial power suppliers for the AI industry, offering "warm powered shells" to meet the massive energy demands of data centers. Bernstein reports 17 deals worth over $110 billion in the past two years, with projections of significant AI revenue growth for mining companies.
Bitcoin's price has fallen 12% amid heavy selling from ETFs, speculators, and miners. However, the derivatives market shows a record number of short positions, setting up a potential short squeeze if selling pressure eases.
Mr Blobby, the divisive 90s TV character, is experiencing a surprising comeback, appearing on primetime shows, duetting with popstars, and selling merchandise. Cultural commentators debate his enduring appeal, with some calling him "breathtakingly stupid" and others a "quintessentially British phenomenon."
Sierra Leone's diamond industry faces collapse as lab-grown alternatives gain market share, driving down prices and leading to mine closures. Miners struggle to find gems, while the region grapples with economic fallout and the legacy of conflict.
Zcash developers temporarily suspended Orchard transactions due to a critical vulnerability in its shielded pool. An emergency network upgrade restored functionality, with no evidence of exploitation or privacy compromise.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after a multi-day cave rescue operation. Five of seven missing individuals were located, but two remain unaccounted for. Richards left to allow specialists with different skill sets to continue the search.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after assisting in a cave rescue where five people were saved. Efforts continue to find two individuals still missing in the flooded cave system.
Georgia is installing electricity meters in Mestia to combat illegal crypto mining straining the power grid. Vice PM Mamuka Mdinaradze stated illegal operations cost $9.5M annually and caused 13x higher consumption, leading to outages. Free electricity up to a limit remains for residents.
CF Pachuca fans celebrate their Cornish roots, honoring miners who introduced football to Mexico in the late 19th century. This transatlantic connection, starting in 1824, saw hundreds of Cornishmen migrate to Mexico, bringing their culture, ideas, and the sport.
Four of seven miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days have been rescued, with two still missing; rescuers face treacherous conditions to locate them.
Four of seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave since 20 May were rescued on Saturday, with 2 still missing; rescue involved navigating extremely narrow passages.
Bitcoin drops below $75,000, decoupling from a record-high stock market fueled by AI growth, amid weak crypto sentiment, regulatory delays, and Fed policy uncertainty.
A blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province on Friday injured 128 people, with two still missing. An initial investigation revealed serious illegal acts, including unlawful overstaffing, at the mine.
