Paraguay’s state utility ANDE will relaunch 1,500 confiscated Bitcoin mining rigs in partnership with Morphware, running them on surplus hydroelectric power under direct government supervision. The program aims to repurpose seized equipment and generate public revenue while testing a state-run mining model.
Core Scientific plans to sell most of its 2,500 BTC in Q1 2026 to boost liquidity and finance AI-focused data center buildouts. The move underscores a broader industry shift as public bitcoin miners pivot toward high-performance computing.
Marathon Digital (MARA) signaled in an SEC filing it may increase Bitcoin sales under a revised strategy, moving away from a pure accumulation stance. The change could influence market liquidity and short-term price dynamics.
Engie is exploring adding energy storage or Bitcoin mining data centers to a major new solar plant in Brazil to improve the facility’s profitability, the company's local chief said. The move aims to create flexible demand and monetize excess solar generation.
Shares of Marathon Digital rose after the miner announced plans to convert U.S. Bitcoin‑mining facilities into AI‑ready campuses to host high‑density compute. Analysts praised the diversification but stressed that securing confirmed tenants will be critical to deliver predictable revenue.
A Brazilian bill to criminalize crypto-related foreign-currency tax evasion is gaining momentum, while El Salvador completes its Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 education push; energy giant Engie is also exploring bitcoin mining in Brazil.
Canaan has purchased a 49% stake in three Texas Bitcoin mining facilities for $40 million, adding 120 MW of capacity and 4.4 EH/s to its footprint. The deal signals Canaan’s strategic expansion from hardware manufacturing into mining infrastructure operations.
Uzbekistan granted its first official cryptocurrency mining license, ending months of uncertainty and signaling its entry into Central Asia’s growing Bitcoin mining industry. The licensed miner pledged to "build the infrastructure of the future."
JPMorgan reports Bitcoin’s estimated production cost fell from roughly $90,000 to about $77,000 after mining difficulty and network hashrate declined. The bank says the change reduces short-term pressure on miners and improves margins.
Canaan reported fourth-quarter revenue of $196.3 million, a 121% year-over-year increase driven by renewed demand for Bitcoin mining rigs. The rebound signals growing miner confidence after a sluggish start to the year.