# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Energy

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Energy", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

The Return of the Rimland: A Renewed Game Around Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar

Retitled "The Return of the Rimland: A Re-Game Surrounding Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar," this analysis argues that the conflict centered on Iran is no longer a localized military issue but a systemic global struggle over who controls the flows of energy and trade. The U.S. is employing a "Rimland" strategy, using naval blockades, threats of 50% tariffs on nations aiding Iran, and the redirection of energy routes (like reactivating the Trans-Arabian Pipeline) to draw China into the conflict and bypass strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. This has turned a regional confrontation into a structural shock impacting global energy markets, supply chains, and the financial system. Key market risks are not yet fully priced in. While oil prices have spiked, the second-order effects—such as tightened liquidity, pressure on tech investments (like AI from helium supply risks), reduced consumer spending, and agricultural supply shocks from high fertilizer costs—are only beginning to manifest. The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma on whether to tighten policy against this energy-driven inflation. The conflict's escalation is inevitable; the central questions are the pathways of its diffusion and when markets will price in these broader, systemic risks.

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The Return of the Rimland: A Renewed Game Around Sea Power, Energy, and the Dollar

marsbit9 ч. назад

Edge AI Daily Morning Report (April 12)

Edge AI Daily Brief (April 12) **Silicon Valley Front:** CoreWeave expanded partnerships with Meta and Anthropic, reflecting surging AI compute demand. Major cloud providers in China raised prices by 5%-30% due to soaring GPU costs and a 1000x increase in daily token usage since 2024. Anthropic, with annualized revenue exceeding $30B, is exploring in-house chip development to address shortages and signed a 3.5GW TPU deal with Google and Broadcom. The U.S. MATCH Act tightened semiconductor export controls, lowering technology thresholds and threatening global supply chains. ASML and Tokyo Electron saw stock declines. OpenAI addressed a third-party Axios library security issue, requiring macOS app updates. Microsoft restructured Windows Insider channels to simplify testing. Meta, Amazon, and Google invested in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to power energy-intensive AI data centers. Mozilla criticized Microsoft for forcing Copilot integration in Windows 11, highlighting broader concerns about user choice and DMA compliance. Microsoft paused new carbon credit purchases due to quality concerns. **Domestic Progress:** MUJI’s Q2 revenue grew 14.8%, while Amazon launched a global smart hub in Shenzhen to streamline cross-border logistics for Chinese sellers, cutting delivery times by up to 7 days. **Open Source Trends:** Meta AI and KAIST proposed "Neural Computers" (NCs), merging computation and memory into learning runtime states. Agent AI is shifting from prediction to world-state modeling, driving edge infrastructure redesign. Quantum computing demonstrated exponential advantages in classical data processing, using under 60 logical qubits to outperform classical machines. France began migrating government systems to Linux to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce U.S. tech reliance. (Source: Edge AI Daily, Guangjiao Guancha)

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Bitcoin hashrate drops 77% in Iran: Can stability hold as miners relocate?

Bitcoin's global hashrate remains resilient despite a 77% drop in Iran, where geopolitical strain and energy shortages caused a significant regional mining disruption. The network-wide hashrate stabilized around 960 EH/s, indicating the impact was localized. Miners are relocating to more stable regions like the U.S. and Russia, which now account for 37.4% and 16.9% of the global hashrate, respectively. This redistribution may increase mining concentration and alter future network control dynamics. Meanwhile, miner profitability is under pressure as Bitcoin’s price decline compresses margins, leading to a reduction in miner reserves to 1.8 million BTC. While forced selling creates downward price pressure, stronger miners holding reserves may help limit the downside. The episode highlights Bitcoin’s ability to absorb regional shocks while underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities in energy-dependent mining hubs.

ambcrypto04/08 18:03

Bitcoin hashrate drops 77% in Iran: Can stability hold as miners relocate?

ambcrypto04/08 18:03

After Laying Off 30,000 Employees, Oracle Hires a CFO Who Managed Power Plants

Oracle, the global enterprise database giant, laid off approximately 30,000 employees, sparking widespread discussion. Shortly after, the company appointed Hilary Maxson as its new CFO with a compensation package of $297 million. Maxson’s background is notable: she spent nearly a decade as group CFO at Schneider Electric, a major energy management firm, and previously worked for 12 years at AES Corporation, a U.S. power company. Her entire career has revolved around the energy sector—managing power plants, grids, and data center energy solutions. This appointment signals a strategic shift for Oracle. After 12 without a dedicated CFO, the company is pivoting from its traditional software business toward cloud and AI infrastructure. Oracle’s cloud infrastructure revenue surged 84% year-over-year, with a capital expenditure budget of around $50 billion this year—almost entirely allocated to AI data center construction. The company has secured massive contracts, including one with OpenAI exceeding $300 billion, contributing to a total backlog of $553 billion. Data centers, especially at the gigawatt scale, require enormous power—equivalent to a nuclear power plant’s output—making energy management critical. Oracle is no longer just a software company; it’s transforming into an energy-intensive infrastructure provider. While Wall Street remains optimistic, the stock has fallen about 24% this year, reflecting investor concerns over this high-cost, capital-intensive transition. The hiring of an energy-focused CFO underscores Oracle’s new direction.

marsbit04/08 05:23

After Laying Off 30,000 Employees, Oracle Hires a CFO Who Managed Power Plants

marsbit04/08 05:23

The Pentagon's Broker | Rewire Evening News

Pentagon Broker: A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth attempted to purchase a BlackRock defense industry fund worth millions before the Iran conflict in February, but the transaction failed due to product access restrictions, not compliance intervention. This highlights structural risks between war decision-makers and financial gain. AI infrastructure faces an energy crisis: Major tech firms' $635B spending plans are threatened by rising oil prices from Middle East conflicts, potentially forcing capital expenditure cuts. Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI: Network hash rate declined for the first time since 2020 as mining losses mount. Over $70B in AI hosting deals are shifting industry revenue models. Chinese AI firms show rapid revenue growth but soaring losses. Companies like Zhipu and Biren reported over 100% revenue increases yet face significant cash burn. Additional impacts include U.S. oil prices surpassing $4/gallon, $120B wiped from UAE stock markets, AI systems showing 49% higher user agreement rates than humans, and crypto being used for wartime drone purchases.

marsbit03/31 19:08

The Pentagon's Broker | Rewire Evening News

marsbit03/31 19:08

U.S. senators propose ‘Mined in America’ bill to boost Bitcoin mining, formalize strategic reserve

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced the "Mined in America Act" to promote domestic Bitcoin mining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The bill establishes a voluntary "Mined in America" certification requiring participants to phase out hardware from foreign adversaries and supports U.S.-based mining equipment development. It also formalizes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve under the U.S. Treasury, integrating Bitcoin into national financial planning. Despite recent price declines, Bitcoin's hash rate remains high, reflecting continued mining investment and underscoring the strategic importance of securing digital asset infrastructure.

ambcrypto03/30 21:01

U.S. senators propose ‘Mined in America’ bill to boost Bitcoin mining, formalize strategic reserve

ambcrypto03/30 21:01

US-Iran War: Why Did Turkey Sell Off 58.4 Tons of Gold in Two Weeks?

Turkish Central Bank sold approximately 58.4 tons of gold, worth over $8 billion, within two weeks in March 2026, as a response to a severe financial crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran. The conflict led to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge over 40% and cutting off natural gas supplies to Turkey, which relies heavily on energy imports. This resulted in a plunging Turkish lira, massive foreign capital flight, and rapid depletion of foreign reserves. To defend the currency and meet urgent dollar demands, Turkey utilized gold swaps—temporarily exchanging gold for dollars with agreements to repurchase later—rather than outright sales, to avoid market panic and preserve long-term reserves. The move highlights Turkey's vulnerability to energy shocks and its strategic use of gold reserves for liquidity during crises. If the conflict persists, further gold sales may be necessary, adding downward pressure on global gold prices.

marsbit03/30 00:08

US-Iran War: Why Did Turkey Sell Off 58.4 Tons of Gold in Two Weeks?

marsbit03/30 00:08

MARA’s pivot to AI is net positive for Bitcoin, experts believe – Here’s why

Public Bitcoin miners like Marathon Digital (MARA) are increasingly shifting resources toward AI, a move analysts see as beneficial for the remaining Bitcoin mining ecosystem. While this pivot reduces the overall network hashrate, it leads to a decrease in mining difficulty. This, in turn, improves profit margins for the solo and medium-sized miners who continue operating. MARA recently sold over $1 billion in BTC to reduce debt and fund its new AI data center venture, a trend followed by other major miners. The current cycle shows the lowest network difficulty growth as a result. Analysts suggest this creates a more balanced ecosystem with less hash rate controlled by large public companies. Furthermore, a potential energy price increase, triggered by an extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could disadvantage oil-dependent miners and further benefit smaller operations with stable power agreements. Although miner distress eased in early March, supporting BTC's price recovery, a drop below $65,000 could trigger another wave of miner sell-offs and put downward pressure on the price.

ambcrypto03/29 07:01

MARA’s pivot to AI is net positive for Bitcoin, experts believe – Here’s why

ambcrypto03/29 07:01

Bitcoin Mining Companies Accelerate Departure from the Mining Era, MARA Massively Sells Coins to Dive into AI

Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital (MARA) is accelerating its pivot away from cryptocurrency mining, selling a significant portion of its bitcoin holdings to fund a strategic expansion into AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Between March 4 and March 25, MARA sold 15,133 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion. The proceeds are intended to strengthen its balance sheet and provide flexibility for its new strategic focus on digital energy and AI/HPC infrastructure. This move reflects growing financial pressure within the mining sector, where profitability has sharply declined due to low hash prices and high operational costs. The company's CEO, Fred Thiel, had previously signaled this shift, stating the goal that 50% of revenue should eventually come from non-Bitcoin mining operations. MARA is repurposing its existing infrastructure—land, power resources, and data centers—originally built for mining to serve AI cloud clients. This transition is part of a broader industry trend, with major miners like Bitdeer and Core Scientific also moving into AI. Analysts note that mining industry valuations are diverging: companies with AI/HPC contracts trade at significantly higher revenue multiples than pure-play miners. With rising transformation costs, selling bitcoin reserves has become a necessary step for miners to survive increasing competition and fund their entry into the AI infrastructure race.

marsbit03/27 12:02

Bitcoin Mining Companies Accelerate Departure from the Mining Era, MARA Massively Sells Coins to Dive into AI

marsbit03/27 12:02

AI's Cost Dilemma: How Infrastructure Economics Will Reshape the Next Phase of the Market

AI is expanding, but its underlying economic model is fragile. While training cutting-edge models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet costs tens of millions—with future models potentially reaching $1 billion—the real burden is inference costs, which accumulate with each API call and strain startups. Three cloud giants—AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—control two-thirds of global cloud infrastructure, creating market concentration and supply risks. Top AI labs secure GPU access at near-cost rates (as low as $1.30–$1.90/hour) via strategic partnerships, while smaller players pay retail prices exceeding $14/hour—a 600% premium. Energy consumption is another challenge: data centers already use 1–1.5% of global electricity, and AI’s growth will intensify this demand. Decentralized inference networks like Gonka offer an alternative, aiming to reduce costs (e.g., $0.0009 per million tokens vs. $1.50 for centralized services), increase supply elasticity, and enhance sovereignty by leveraging idle GPUs globally. The AI infrastructure war is just beginning. Centralized providers hold scale advantages, but economic pressures may drive adoption of decentralized models, reshaping value distribution in the AI industry.

marsbit03/26 08:14

AI's Cost Dilemma: How Infrastructure Economics Will Reshape the Next Phase of the Market