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Bitfarms is the latest bitcoin miner to explore AI/HPC alternatives

Bitfarms is exploring entry into AI and HPC sectors, consulting experts to optimize its North American portfolio after Bitcoin halving, while aiming for stable cash flows and diversified operations.

theblock.co • 31/01/2025 - 18:59 PM

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Riot Platforms' pivot from bitcoin mining to AI data centers is 'encouraging,' analysts say

Riot Platforms plans to repurpose 600 MW of mining capacity for AI and HPC, halting a Bitcoin expansion and revising growth forecasts amid strategic shifts in its operations.

theblock.co • 21/01/2025 - 17:45 PM

Obol Collective to airdrop OBOL tokens to thousands of solo stakers and node operators

The Obol Collective plans to airdrop OBOL tokens to thousands of Ethereum network participants, promoting decentralized validator technology and enhancing security through community governance.

theblock.co • 21/01/2025 - 15:00 PM

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US Customs halts Bitmain ASIC imports amid speculation over sanctions: report

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been holding imports of Bitmain Antminer S21 and T21 series ASICs for up to two months. The move doesn’t appear to target other manufacturers like MicroBT or Canaan.

theblock.co • 25/11/2024 - 17:40 PM

Phantom warns iOS users of wallet 'app resets' after update, urges recovery phrase backup

Phantom wallet users report app resets on iOS, leading to lost access and lost funds. Users encouraged to back up recovery phrases; company investigates the situation.

theblock.co • 13/11/2024 - 21:49 PM

EthOS introduces dGEN1 hardware device for Ethereum onchain interactions

Ethereum's ethOS launches dGEN1, a mobile device for on-chain dapps featuring a browser, wallet, and light client, available for preorder at 0.2 ETH, shipping in 2025.

theblock.co • 18/10/2024 - 07:57 AM

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Macquarie sets 'outperform’ ratings on MARA, Riot and other bitcoin mining stocks amid shift to AI and HPC infrastructure

Macquarie initiated “outperform” ratings on the stocks of MARA, Riot Platforms, Core Scientific, CleanSpark and Cipher Mining. The concentration of commodity resources such as power infrastructure, computing and bandwidth “represent tangible value beyond forecast appreciation in bitcoin,” they said.

theblock.co • 25/09/2024 - 18:45 PM

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Bitfarms is the latest bitcoin miner to explore AI/HPC alternatives

Riot Platforms' pivot from bitcoin mining to AI data centers is 'encouraging,' analysts say

Obol Collective to airdrop OBOL tokens to thousands of solo stakers and node operators

US Customs halts Bitmain ASIC imports amid speculation over sanctions: report

Phantom warns iOS users of wallet 'app resets' after update, urges recovery phrase backup

EthOS introduces dGEN1 hardware device for Ethereum onchain interactions

Macquarie sets 'outperform’ ratings on MARA, Riot and other bitcoin mining stocks amid shift to AI and HPC infrastructure

Hut 8 expands Bitmain partnership with launch of next-gen ASIC miner, boosting hash rate by 80%

Solana Saga crypto phone successor emerges from stealth as 'Seeker,' surpassing 140,000 presales

Polygon Labs and Fabric Cryptography unveil custom ZK chips to fast-track AggLayer development

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