Energy Consumption

Philippines tightens VASP rules, boosts AI and digitalization
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15 September, 2026

Philippines tightens VASP rules, boosts AI and digitalization

The Philippines is tightening VASP oversight as it unveils a $34.4B AI plan, advances ASEAN digital trade, and proposes digitalization...
Poolin bankrupt, Core Scientific pays $42M to end Proto deal
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30 July, 2026

Poolin bankrupt, Core Scientific pays $42M to end Proto deal

Block reward mining faces mounting pressure as firms pivot to AI, Poolin files for bankruptcy, and Kazakhstan offers cheaper power...
Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid
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12 June, 2026

Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid

Iran faces electricity grid risks from illegal digital currency mining, prompting officials to crack down on unauthorized operations amid global...
‘Brutal’ economic climate for BTC miners as even Bhutan gives up
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16 April, 2026

‘Brutal’ economic climate for BTC miners as even Bhutan gives up

BTC miners face rising costs, shrinking reserves, and AI pivots as profitability tightens, hashrate falls, and global pressures reshape the...
Are block reward miners selling more BTC than they’re mining?
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4 March, 2026

Are block reward miners selling more BTC than they’re mining?

Riot Platforms reports $663 million loss despite soaring revenue, pivoting to AI/HPC while Core Scientific began its AI pivot.
AI’s mega-data centers that could reshape enterprise blockchain
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16 January, 2026

AI’s mega-data centers that could reshape enterprise blockchain

The future of AI and blockchain hinges on energy costs; a shift could reshape enterprise strategies and yield significant returns.