Bitcoin miners are entering a more consequential phase of the artificial intelligence trade, where the question is no longer whether mining sites can host AI workloads, but which operators can convert cheap power and existing infrastructure into long-duration contracts.
Bitcoin's July recovery gave Bitget's Protection Fund a significant lift. The reserve averaged $351 million during the month and peaked at $365.9 million as BTC recovered from June's correction.
Tether-backed Bitcoin-focused company Twenty One Capital has reported a $413.5 million net loss for the second quarter of 2026 after Bitcoin's decline reduced the value of its holdings.
In May 2025, Keel's CEO said firm's bitcoin business was “strong” and said company remained “bullish on mining economics."
The Bitcoin miner's construction budget includes continued treasury sales before phased rent is expected in 2027 and 2028.
ABTC's focus on infrastructure scaling over price speculation may enhance resilience and shareholder value amid volatile Bitcoin markets. American Bitcoin posts record Q2 mining output as losses narrow despite falling BTC prices.
Riot secured a 20-year agreement to supply 191 megawatts from its Rockdale campus to a customer identified in reports as Anthropic, worth roughly $9.1 billion. Riot shares jumped about 24% after hours to $24.13 despite the company reporting a $237 million quarterly GAAP net loss.
The Bank of Russia named BTC, ETH and USDT for public circulation on exchanges. Retail buyers face a $3,690 annual cap.
The shift from a Bitcoin-centric model to diversified revenue streams may stabilize Twenty One Capital, attracting broader investor interest. Twenty One Capital reports $414M Q2 loss, new CEO sets sights beyond Bitcoin treasury.
Twenty One's new CEO lays out plans to build beyond its massive bitcoin treasury after a $414 million loss.
Riot Platforms has just changed dimension. The Bitcoin mining giant has signed a 9.1 billion dollar contract over twenty years to supply 191 megawatts to an artificial intelligence laboratory.
The Coldcard hack has no definitive loss figure: CryptoQuant confirms 1,432 BTC stolen, while Galaxy and TRM Labs estimate up to 1,816 BTC. Galaxy Research directly confirmed more than 450 BTC through victim reports, though it suspects higher amounts that cannot yet be corroborated with sufficient evidence.