Bitcoin falls further as BTC miners pivot to AI, pro-crypto legislation stalls
Bitcoin’s underperformance of stocks deepened as BTC miners pivoted to AI and pro-crypto regulation in the United States stalled.
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PoW & Bitcoin mining headlines grouped by the Bitcoin block at each article’s publication time.
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Bitcoin miner inflows to Binance soar as BTC struggles to hold uptrend: Is $70K next?
Weakening spot demand, miner inflows to exchanges and freshly opened shorts put downside pressure on Bitcoin price.
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Bitcoin mining stocks jump as AI infrastructure boom boosts sector outlook
Wall Street’s semiconductor-driven surge is fueling fresh momentum for crypto miners betting their power-heavy infrastructure can support the AI boom.
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TeraWulf acquires Kentucky AI data center site with planned 1 GW capacity
WULF shares surged on Tuesday after the Bitcoin miner announced its latest move to expand into AI and HPC through a multi-phase buildout through 2030.
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Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner transfers $203M in BTC to OTC desks
A Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland, while retaining 6,000 BTC.
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Crypto Biz: Institutions tighten their grip on Bitcoin, AI and prediction markets
Institutional crypto adoption accelerates as Tether expands Bitcoin holdings, miners pivot to AI and Polymarket joins Nasdaq amid $1 billion fund outflows.
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Bitcoin miner MARA spent $4.3M on CEO security in 2025 as crypto attacks rise
MARA spent $4.3 million on CEO Fred Thiel’s security in 2025, including vehicle armoring, as crypto wrench attacks increased globally.
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South Carolina governor signs bill protecting Bitcoin miners, banning CBDC
Senate Bill 163 bans CBDC payments by state agencies and shields Bitcoin miners from discriminatory zoning and licensing rules.
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Bernstein: Bitcoin miners becoming critical suppliers in AI infrastructure
Bernstein says miners control 27 GW of planned power and $90 billion in AI deals, giving them a strategic edge as electricity becomes the main constraint on data center growth.
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Bitcoin miner Canaan posts $88.7M net loss in Q1 amid BTC decline
Canaan’s Q1 results were dragged down by a $25 million inventory write-down and a 75% quarterly drop in equipment sales as Bitcoin prices retreated from their highs.
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Hut 8 to fund Louisiana water system expansion tied to AI campus
The Bitcoin miner said the investment will support development of its River Bend AI data center campus as the company expands its long-term AI infrastructure business.
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Soluna revenue jumps 58% as hosting business offsets weaker Bitcoin mining
Hosting revenue outpaced mining as new capacity came online, highlighting Soluna’s shift toward data centers for AI and high-performance computing.
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HIVE Digital Technologies plans 320 MW AI infrastructure project in Canada
The move expands the Bitcoin miner's BUZZ HPC infrastructure with deployment targeted for 2027.
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CleanSpark shares slide after reporting $378M fiscal second quarter loss
CleanSpark posted a $378.3 million net loss in its fiscal second-quarter results, more than double the prior year, with nearly 60% tied to Bitcoin price declines.
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MARA shares sink on first-quarter revenue miss, $1.3B loss
MARA Holdings says Bitcoin mining remains the company’s “operational foundation” while it moves to expand into AI.
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Bitcoin funding rates turn positive: Is BTC rally to $85K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate turned positive as the cryptocurrency held the $80,000 level. Will an uptick in spot ETF inflows trigger a rally to $85,000?
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Seven major Bitcoin mining pools join Stratum V2, working group
The Stratum V2 working group aims to improve mining-pool communication and give individual miners more control over block templates.
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TeraWulf doubles AI revenue but posts $427M quarterly loss as mining income declines
TeraWulf’s HPC lease revenue jumped 117% quarter-on-quarter to $21 million, but a $427 million net loss highlights the costs of transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B! Ledger prepares for $4B IPO! “Crypto Adoption is no longer reversible” says PWC!
Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first day of trading just over its $18 IPO price. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushed the idea of a single blockchain for tokenization to avoid corruption and aid in scaling. Kansas introduced its own Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. PwC said institutional crypto adoption has crossed a point of no return, as regulatory frameworks move from draft rules toward active supervision. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed the Trump administration’s push for U.S. crypto leadership and support for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
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Crypto rebounds after Trump TACO’s on Tariffs! BitGo $2.1B IPO! Solana’s SKR token soars 250% FDV!
Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act will move forward to markup next week despite lack of bipartisan support. Mortgage lender Newrez explored counting Bitcoin and Ethereum toward mortgage qualification, applying discounted valuations to account for crypto volatility. Hong Kong regulators moved to issue stablecoin licenses under a new framework that imposes strict compliance, reserve, and operational requirements. Russian courts ruled that cryptocurrencies qualify as property under law, setting a legal precedent for future criminal and civil cases. President Trump said he hopes to sign the crypto market structure bill soon, despite ongoing legislative roadblocks and disagreements over regulatory scope. Saga’s EVM blockchain halted operations following a $7M hack, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum. Steak ’n Shake rolled out a Bitcoin bonus program for hourly employees, allowing workers to earn a portion of compensation in BTC.