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Every major economy is staring at the same problem right now. Artificial intelligence is consuming electricity at a pace that grids were never designed to handle. In the US, capacity market prices in PJM, the country’s largest grid operator, have risen more than tenfold in two years, with data-centre growth identified as a primary driver. […] The post China’s AI just mapped its entire renewable energy grid. Here’s why the rest of the world should pay attention appeared first on AI News.
Read full articleThe Wall Street Journal published a report on May 22 alleging that a covert payments network linked to Iran moved approximately $850 million through Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — with activity continuing as recently as December 2025, as a military confrontation between the US and Iran escalated. Binance CEO Richard Teng rejected […]
The postponement highlights the complex balance between fostering innovation and ensuring national security, impacting global AI leadership dynamics. The post Trump postpones AI executive order to protect US competitiveness against China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The ceremony was scheduled. The CEOs were on the guest list. And then it wasn’t happening. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump scrapped a planned AI executive order, which had already been delayed multiple times, citing concerns that it might erode America’s competitive edge over China. “We’re leading China, we’re leading everybody, and I don’t […] The post Musk and Zuckerberg convinced Trump to scrap AI executive order appeared first on AI News.
AMD's reliance on China highlights the geopolitical risks and potential growth opportunities in the semiconductor industry amid export controls. The post AMD CEO Lisa Su says China still accounts for about 20% of revenue despite GPU export controls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The sanctions deepen US-Iran tensions, complicate Lebanon's political landscape, and heighten compliance burdens for global financial systems. The post US sanctions nine individuals including Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon over Hezbollah ties appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Representative Nick Begich unveiled the American Reserve Modernization Act on Thursday, presenting the bill as a way for the United States to create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and update how the federal government handles digital assets kept on the public balance sheet. The legislation would set up a “secure” Strategic Bitcoin Reserve inside the […]
The exit of global buyout funds from China's data centers signals a shift towards local control and highlights geopolitical investment tensions. The post Global buyout funds exit China’s data centres with final $1B deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The decline in housing starts signals potential economic slowdown, affecting construction, materials demand, and possibly influencing Fed policies. The post US single-family housing starts drop 9% in April amid market pressures appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
