Bitcoin mining difficulty fell by 9.55%, the second-largest drop in 2025, due to a decline in network hashrate from nearly 1 ZH/s to about 861 EH/s in early June. This reduction lowers the work needed to mine blocks, increasing bitcoin output per active hashrate by over 9% and pushing hashprice above $30 per PH/s, improving miner margins. The hashrate drop partly results from seasonal power curtailments in Texas and a structural shift as miners reallocate power to AI and high-performance computing workloads for more stable revenue. While some hashrate has recovered, the ongoing shift toward AI workloads is expected to keep downward pressure on mining difficulty in the near term.
NVIDIA announced that leading Japanese companies in robotics and manufacturing are adopting its Cosmos, Isaac, Metropolis, and Jetson platforms to accelerate AI-powered intelligent machines across industries. The new Cosmos 3 Edge model enables real-...
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
Ondo Finance has introduced the first tokenized stock representations backed by DTCC tokenized entitlements, joining major financial firms in a significant tokenization initiative. This move highlights Ondo's unique position in building infrastructur...
