Bitcoin Mining and AI Diverge on Decentralization Paths, Research Suggests
Bitcoin mining is becoming more centralized while AI may shift toward decentralization through edge computing, according to new research.
Bitcoin mining is becoming more centralized while AI may shift toward decentralization through edge computing, according to new research.
Coinbase upgrades the x402 protocol with usage-based pricing, enabling more flexible payments for AI compute, data queries, and LLM inference.
Visa launches Intelligent Commerce Connect, enabling AI agents to securely browse, select, and pay for goods across digital ecosystems.
Google, Microsoft, and others support the x402 Foundation to standardize AI-driven crypto payments.
Riot Platforms sold nearly $290 million worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2026 amid broader industry shifts.
Chainalysis introduces AI-driven blockchain intelligence agents to enhance investigations, compliance, and crypto security workflows.
Bitdeer partners to build Norway’s largest AI data center, pivoting from bitcoin mining to support Nvidia’s next-gen AI infrastructure.
Solana Foundation says AI agents are driving onchain activity, with the network emerging as key infrastructure for machine-to-machine payments.
Bitcoin miners face rising costs and shrinking margins as many pivot toward AI infrastructure, according to a new CoinShares report.
BlackRock highlights AI as a key driver for crypto growth while institutional interest narrows to Bitcoin and Ether.
Stablecoins may benefit from AI-driven payments over time, even as early usage remains limited, Bernstein says.
a16z Crypto suggests AI-driven commerce could replace ads, reshaping how the internet monetizes attention and transactions.
Crypto.com has laid off around 180 employees, shifting resources toward AI as part of a broader efficiency and automation push.
Block has rehired a small number of employees weeks after cutting 4,000 roles, highlighting adjustments in its AI-driven restructuring strategy.
Messari CEO Eric Turner has stepped down as the crypto research firm restructures and reduces staff while shifting its strategy toward AI-driven products for institutional clients.