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In brief MARA Holdings is acquiring a 1,200+ acre powered site in Matagorda County, Texas from HIF USA, gaining access to up to 2 GW of grid capacity by April 2028. The site will become a computing campus for AI/HPC workloads and Bitcoin mining; HIF keeps a minority stake and continues its fuel projects elsewhere. MARA shares spiked Thursday following the announcement, now up more than 50% so far in 2026. MARA Holdings, the publicly traded Bitcoin-mining giant, is deepening its bet that America’s power grid—not the cryptocurrency itself—is the real asset worth owning. And its stock is flying Thursday following the announcement. The Miami-based company announced Thursday that it has struck a deal with HIF USA, a synthetic-fuels developer, to acquire a sprawling piece of land in Matagorda County, Texas, about 90 miles southwest of Houston. The site, spanning mo
AI fake videos, viral hoaxes and real racism are colliding at the FIFA World Cup. From a fake AI-generated Ronald Koeman rant and false claims targeting Algerian fans to the racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé and FIFA investigations, misinformation is spreading alongside genuine discrimination. Vedika Bahl fact-checks the biggest World Cup racism claims, exposes the fake ones, and separates viral AI deception from real incidents of racist abuse on and off the pitch.
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Since making a low of $57,800 on July 1, Bitcoin [BTC] has been up 8.58%. It was trading just below $63k at the time of writing. For three consecutive trading days, the Bitcoin spot ETF flows had been positive, showing some confidence among market participants. These inflows have been interrupted, and data showed $84.9 million in outflows on July 8. Elsewhere, a U.S. Senator argued in favor of a provision in the Clarity Act that would protect blockchain software developers. An INTERPOL-led global crackdown on crypto fraud has intercepted $293 million in illicit assets. Here’s what happened in crypto today. Senate leaders called on to protect BRCA in future versions of the broader Clarity Act In a letter sent earlier this week to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer, Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden asked that Section 604 b
Strategy's Bitcoin-backed credit model avoids taxes but risks financial instability if Bitcoin's value declines, impacting obligations and dividends.
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The post Bitcoin Bulls Reclaim $63,000 After 3% Slide as Traders Bet the Sell-Off Has Ended appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Takeaways Bitcoin recovered to $63,000 on Thursday after dropping over 3 percent on U.S.-Iran military clashes. Coinglass data showed over $52 million in liquidations as Brent crude oil fell under $76 per barrel. Structural bulls predict bitcoin will strengthen past July as macro debt outpaces liquidity shocks. Bitcoin Reclaims Key Support After Sharp Drop On Thursday, bitcoin recovered slightly from its more than 3% tumble over the previous 24 hours as it tested the $63,000 threshold again. The cryptocurrency’s recovery came even as tensions in the Middle East remained high after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire for the second consecutive day. Daily chart data show that hours after tumbling below $61,500, bitcoin recovered and held above $62,000 until around 9:45 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday. A sudden sell-off briefly pulled the price just undern
The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: $65K Remains Key Resistance as 4-Year Cycle Model Signals Make-or-Break Moment appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
The Bitcoin price today remains around $62,600-$62,900, according to TradingView data, reflecting a market that has stabilized following a sharp decline but has yet to establish a decisive trend. While short-term momentum has improved, several analysts argue that BTC still faces significant resistance overhead, with broader cycle models suggesting the coming weeks could prove pivotal. Bitcoin Price Holds Key Support While $65K Caps Upside Market analyst Daan Crypto Trades noted that Bitcoin has entered a period of consolidation after what he described as a “risk-off flush,” with price action confined between $61,300 and $64,700. BTC is consolidating between key levels near $62.9K, with a daily close above $64.7K signaling a potential relief rally, while a close below $61.3K could trigger renewed downside pressure. Source: @DaanCryp
Nvidia's investment in AI startups like Gradium could escalate GPU demand, impacting crypto mining costs and reshaping tech investment trends.
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Strategy raised the dividend on its flagship preferred stock to 12% in late June, but the security is still changing hands well below the $100 price the company says it wants investors to see. STRC, Strategy’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, traded in the mid-to-high $80s this week, with some sessions dipping […]
The post Warsh Taps AI, Crypto, and Global Finance Heavyweights to Rethink US Monetary Policy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has appointed a high-profile group of economists, former central bankers, and technology leaders to help review how the US central bank conducts monetary policy. While the initiative is not focused on digital assets, the inclusion of prominent Bitcoin supporter Marc Andreessen has drawn attention from crypto investors looking for signs of a more technology-aware Federal Reserve. Warsh Launches Sweeping Fed Policy Review The Federal Reserve announced five independent task forces on Thursday to examine communications, balance sheet policy, inflation frameworks, economic data, and the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity and employment. “The Federal Reserve’s commitment to price stability and maximum employment is unwavering,” Warsh said in the central bank’s announcement. He added that the reviews will assess whe