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From Ban Threats To Bank Licenses: Russia’s New Crypto Play

The Bank of Russia has proposed allowing banks and brokerage firms to obtain licenses to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through a simplified notification process based on existing licenses. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that this move aims to leverage the banking sector’s experience in anti-money laundering and fraud prevention to protect digital asset market clients. Under the proposal, crypto and stablecoins would be classified as "currency valuables"—permissible for ownership and trading but restricted as a domestic payment method. Banks would face a temporary risk cap of 1% of their capital when dealing with crypto. Qualified investors may trade without limits, while non-qualified investors are restricted to purchasing up to 300,000 rubles annually per intermediary. This regulatory shift reflects Russia’s gradual move from hostility toward crypto to tightly managed acceptance, with the goal of bringing activity onshore, enforcing taxation, and sidelining unlicensed foreign platforms. The central bank aims to finalize the legal framework by mid-2026.

bitcoinist03/07 07:02

From Ban Threats To Bank Licenses: Russia’s New Crypto Play

bitcoinist03/07 07:02

The Great Migration of Mining Companies: Some Already Hold $12.8 Billion in AI Orders

Bitcoin mining companies are undergoing a massive structural shift toward AI and high-performance computing (HPC), driven by compressed mining profits and the lure of massive AI infrastructure contracts. With Bitcoin’s mining difficulty rising and profitability declining, miners are leveraging their existing assets—power contracts, land, cooling systems, and data centers—to pivot into AI compute provisioning. Key players like TeraWulf have secured over $12.8 billion in HPC contracts, while IrisEnergy holds a $9.7 billion deal with Microsoft. Other firms, including Hut8, CipherDigital, and CoreScientific, have also announced multi-billion dollar AI agreements. Some, like BitDigital, are exiting Bitcoin mining entirely to focus on AI and Ethereum infrastructure. Financial reports show a clear trend: AI/HPC revenue is becoming a major income source, sometimes surpassing mining. Capital markets are selective, favoring companies with strong execution, resource advantages, and strategic positioning within the AI supply chain. The migration is accelerating—miners must adapt to the new reality or risk obsolescence.

marsbit03/06 05:58

The Great Migration of Mining Companies: Some Already Hold $12.8 Billion in AI Orders

marsbit03/06 05:58

The Great Migration of Mining Companies: Some Already Hold $12.8 Billion in AI Orders

Driven by rising Bitcoin mining difficulty, shrinking profits, and extreme capital pursuit of AI, major crypto mining firms are collectively pivoting towards AI and high-performance computing (HPC). They leverage existing assets—power, land, cooling systems, and data centers—to secure massive AI compute orders. Key catalysts include Bitcoin’s hashprice dropping to multi-year lows, pushing firms like Bitdeer to sell all BTC holdings and NFN8 into bankruptcy. Conversely, companies are securing enormous contracts: TeraWulf holds a $12.8B HPC deal, IrisEnergy a $9.7B order with Microsoft, and Hut8 a $7B agreement. Others like CipherDigital ($5.5B with AWS) and CoreScientific ($10B+ with CoreWeave) are rebranding and expanding data centers. Q1 2026 earnings show AI/HPC revenue now constitutes 40%-60% for some. While firms like Marathon Digital remain committed to Bitcoin long-term, others like BitDigital have fully exited BTC mining for ETH and AI. Market sentiment is volatile but selective, with capital backing execution-ready firms with strong power contracts and scalability. The migration is structural: adapt to AI or risk obsolescence.

Odaily星球日报03/06 05:48

The Great Migration of Mining Companies: Some Already Hold $12.8 Billion in AI Orders

Odaily星球日报03/06 05:48

American Bitcoin adds 11k ASICs in bold BTC mining play – Why it matters

Despite a challenging Q1 where nearly 50% of Bitcoin's supply was underwater and hashrate dropped to a seven-month low, American Bitcoin is making a significant move by adding 11,298 new ASIC miners. This expansion comes as the mining industry faces pressure from market volatility and a growing trend toward AI integration for operational efficiency. However, American Bitcoin’s commitment to raw mining power underscores strong confidence in Bitcoin’s fundamentals. The company, now holding over 6,500 BTC and ranking as the 17th largest public Bitcoin company, has already contributed to a 12% surge in network hashrate, signaling robust miner conviction amid ongoing market uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/05 23:06

American Bitcoin adds 11k ASICs in bold BTC mining play – Why it matters

ambcrypto03/05 23:06

SBF's Protege Turns $225 Million into $5.5 Billion in One Year

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a 24-year-old former member of FTX’s Future Fund team and later an OpenAI researcher, has become one of the most talked-about figures in AI investing. His fund, Situational Awareness LP, grew its publicly disclosed holdings from $225 million in Q4 2024 to $5.5 billion by Q4 2025—an extraordinary surge in just one year. After graduating top of his class from Columbia University, Aschenbrenner worked at FTX until its collapse. He then joined OpenAI’s Superalignment team but was fired in 2024 following internal disputes over AI safety. Shortly after, he published a influential 165-page essay, "Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead," which laid the groundwork for his AI-focused investment fund. Situational Awareness LP’s strategy is highly concentrated, with 86% of its portfolio in its top ten holdings. The fund avoids popular AI application plays, instead targeting upstream infrastructure—especially energy, computing, optical communications, and storage. Its largest position is in Bloom Energy, whose stock has surged over 10x since late 2024. The fund also holds several Bitcoin mining companies, including Core Scientific and Bitdeer, betting on their pivot to AI compute rather than crypto. Aschenbrenner’s trajectory mirrors—yet diverges from—that of SBF, his former FTX associate. While SBF faced legal downfall, Aschenbrenner repositioned himself at the forefront of AI investing, turning disruption into opportunity.

marsbit03/05 07:31

SBF's Protege Turns $225 Million into $5.5 Billion in One Year

marsbit03/05 07:31

SBF's Protege Turns $225 Million into $5.5 Billion in One Year

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a 24-year-old former member of FTX’s Future Fund team and later an OpenAI employee, has become one of the most talked-about figures in AI investing. His fund, Situational Awareness LP, grew its publicly disclosed holdings from $255 million in Q4 2024 to $5.5 billion by Q4 2025—an extraordinary surge in just one year. Aschenbrenner, who graduated top of his class from Columbia University, was involved in the effective altruism movement, much like SBF. After FTX’s collapse, he joined OpenAI’s Superalignment team but was fired in 2024 over internal disagreements regarding AI safety. Shortly after, he published a influential 165-page essay on AI and the path to superintelligence, which led him to establish his AI-focused investment fund. Situational Awareness LP’s strategy is highly concentrated, with 86% of its portfolio in its top ten holdings. It focuses on upstream AI infrastructure—such as energy, computing power, and hardware—rather than application-layer companies. Notable positions include Bloom Energy (which saw a 10x gain), several Bitcoin mining firms transitioning to AI compute (like Core Scientific and Bitdeer), and a short position on Infosys, betting AI will replace IT outsourcing. Aschenbrenner’s story mirrors that of other brilliant young figures in tech and finance, but unlike SBF—now imprisoned—he has pivoted successfully into the AI boom, turning disruption into opportunity.

Odaily星球日报03/05 07:28

SBF's Protege Turns $225 Million into $5.5 Billion in One Year

Odaily星球日报03/05 07:28

Crypto Morning Brief: Bitcoin Breaks Through $70,000, Kraken Granted Access to Fed's Core Payment System

Crypto Daily: Bitcoin Surpasses $70,000, Kraken Gains Access to Fed Payment System Key market developments include Bitcoin breaking $70,000 and Kraken becoming the first crypto company approved to access the Federal Reserve’s core payment system. In U.S. economic updates, February ADP employment rose to 63,000, exceeding expectations. President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair; Warsh has previously expressed that Bitcoin is better suited as a store of value than a currency. Major U.S. regulators submitted a crypto industry oversight plan to the White House. Notable industry moves: Coinbase launched stock trading with extended hours, Backpack introduced on-chain IPO subscriptions on Solana, and Sui’s native stablecoin USDsui went live, with yields benefiting the Sui ecosystem. Corporate Bitcoin strategies clarified: MARA Holdings denied plans to sell its 53,822 BTC, while Chinese firm JZXN announced intent to acquire 10,000 BTC despite its small market cap. Venture firm a16z is raising $2 billion for its fifth crypto fund. Recommended reads cover topics including AI’s market impact, gold and crypto as hedges, semiconductor market volatility, and SpaceX’s potential IPO. Amid traditional market declines, cryptocurrencies demonstrated resilience, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as digital gold in uncertain geopolitical climates.

marsbit03/05 02:07

Crypto Morning Brief: Bitcoin Breaks Through $70,000, Kraken Granted Access to Fed's Core Payment System

marsbit03/05 02:07

Riot mines 5,686 BTC and earns $647mln in 2025 – Yet its stock barely moved

Riot Platforms reported record $647.4 million revenue in 2025, a 72% increase from 2024, driven by mining 5,686 BTC. Despite Bitcoin's price surge to $87,498, Riot’s stock remained stagnant, reflecting investor concerns over rising mining costs. The average cost to mine one BTC jumped to $49,645 in 2025, up from $32,216, due to increased network competition. While Riot maintains strong liquidity with $1.6 billion in BTC holdings and $309.8 million cash, the broader mining industry faces profitability pressures from halving events, geopolitical risks, and economic uncertainty.

ambcrypto03/04 19:02

Riot mines 5,686 BTC and earns $647mln in 2025 – Yet its stock barely moved

ambcrypto03/04 19:02

Paraguay Plans First State-Run Bitcoin Mining Project

Paraguay's state power utility ANDE has signed a memorandum of understanding with crypto infrastructure firm Morphware to explore a state-run Bitcoin mining operation. This marks a shift from hosting private miners to a utility-controlled model. The partnership will analyze using seized mining equipment—reportedly around 30,000 units—to monetize underutilized electricity. An initial pilot may deploy 1,500 confiscated ASICs near existing substations. ANDE would own and operate the miners, while Morphware provides technical support. The initiative aims to turn idle energy into revenue while aligning with national energy and digital infrastructure strategies.

bitcoinist03/04 14:32

Paraguay Plans First State-Run Bitcoin Mining Project

bitcoinist03/04 14:32

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