Micron boosts US investment plan, commits $250B through 2035

MARA Holdings has agreed to purchase a sizable plot of land in Texas to power its Bitcoin mining and growing AI compute ambitions.

Iran's oil export surge amid US tensions could destabilize energy markets, impact inflation, and trigger regulatory scrutiny on crypto. The post Iran ships 10 million barrels of oil amid US blockade threat, rattling crypto and energy markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TeraWulf's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights a broader trend of crypto firms diversifying to stabilize revenue amid market volatility. The post TeraWulf eyes $4B for Anthropic-leased data center as Bitcoin miner pivots to AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Khamenei's death reshapes Middle Eastern geopolitics, impacting Iran's leadership dynamics, regional stability, and global crypto markets. The post Iran prepares burial for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei amid US-Israel tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Fed: Hawkish minutes keep upside rate risks – ING appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. ING strategists Michiel Tukker and Benjamin Schroeder note that the Federal Reserve’s June minutes confirmed a more hawkish stance despite an unchanged policy rate. They highlight that nine officials pencilled in higher rates by year-end and that most see further policy firming as likely if inflation stays elevated due to AI-driven demand, high energy prices and tariffs, though ING’s base case expects moderation. June minutes reinforce hawkish Fed stance “This more upbeat take on the economy and the labour market was also reflected in the more hawkish stance of the Fed, which was just confirmed by the minutes of the June meeting.” “While voting unanimously to keep rates on hold, that meeting saw nine Fed officials pencilling in higher rates by the end of this year.” “Most officials agreed that “some policy firming would likely be warranted” in a scenario in which inflation remained elevated

Marathon's strategic pivot to AI and HPC could stabilize revenue streams, reducing reliance on Bitcoin's volatility and enhancing growth potential. The post Marathon Digital Holdings gains 14% after announcing $600M Texas AI and Bitcoin mining campus plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post MARA Expands AI Infrastructure With Texas Site Acquisition, Stock Price Surge appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin miner MARA has expanded its digital infrastructure by acquiring a large-scale powered land site in Texas. The miner’s stock has surged on the back of this development, even as the firm deepens its push into the AI industry. MARA Acquires Texas Land Site, Stock Price Surges In a press release, the Bitcoin miner announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire from HIF a large-scale powered land site in Texas. “The site encompasses more than 1,200 acres and is expected to provide access to up to an initial 1 GW of grid capacity by October 2027 and up to 2 GW by April 2028,” the release read. This comes as MARA continues to expand its AI infrastructure, pivoting from just Bitcoin mining. Notably, this latest purchase comes just months after the miner acquired Long Ridge Energy & Power in a $1.5 billion deal. Meanwhile, the

Computacenter's FTSE 100 inclusion and AI-driven growth highlight the rising importance of AI infrastructure in global tech markets. The post Computacenter shares rise as FTSE 100 newcomer capitalizes on AI boom appeared first on Crypto Briefing.