Bitcoin miners gambled on AI last year, and it paid off

Bitcoin miners gambled on AI last year, and it paid off

When mining got tough, these firms chased AI dreams. Here’s how it panned out. Bitcoin miners turned to the rising AI trend ahead of the 2024 halving, which cut block rewards to 3.125 Bitcoin (BTC). Some just dipped their toes in, while others dove deeper, repurposing rigs, raising credit and signing billion-dollar deals. But how’s…

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FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown

FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown

The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny. Cryptocurrency regulations are increasingly aligning with global standards; 73% of eligible jurisdictions have now passed laws to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Travel Rule. The Travel Rule mandates crypto service providers to collect…

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