Bitcoin Halving Cuts Mining Revenue Significantly Bitcoin mining profitability declined sharply after the 2024 halving reduced block rewards by half. Rewards dropped from six point twenty-five Bitcoin to three point one two five, immediately compressing miner revenues. At the same time, network difficulty continued rising, making it harder and more expensive to mine new blocks.…
Bitcoin Trades Below Record High After 2025 Peak Bitcoin has traded within a broad range in recent weeks after falling from its 2025 record high. The cryptocurrency previously reached a peak of approximately $126,000 before entering a period of consolidation. By early March 2026, Bitcoin was trading near the $67,000 level. That price represents a…
Study Reveals Strong AI Preference for Bitcoin A recent study analyzing thirty-six artificial intelligence models found a strong preference for Bitcoin over fiat currencies. The research examined more than nine thousand responses across various financial decision-making scenarios. Bitcoin emerged as the most frequently selected monetary option, chosen in nearly half of all responses. This trend…
The Economic Question No One Wants to Answer Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that has reignited an old fear: what happens if machines make human labor largely obsolete? While previous technological revolutions ultimately created new jobs, the scale and autonomy of modern AI systems raise deeper structural questions. If machines produce most economic…
Growth Cools After Strong Midyear Expansion The United States economy likely slowed in the fourth quarter, but remained on relatively firm footing with growth projected near a 3% annualized pace. After accelerating sharply during the third quarter, economic activity moderated as government disruptions and softer household spending weighed on output. Economists anticipate that the Commerce…
AI Could Replace White-Collar Workers Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes argues that artificial intelligence may soon displace millions of white-collar workers. In his latest analysis, he claims large language models developed by firms like OpenAI and Anthropic will dramatically reshape the labor market. Hayes believes that widespread automation could leave many office employees unable to…
Washington Targets Tech Leadership in Asia-Pacific The United States is intensifying efforts to strengthen its technological presence across the Asia-Pacific, unveiling a $20 million initiative to support artificial intelligence adoption among partner economies. The move comes as geopolitical competition with China increasingly shifts toward innovation, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Officials introduced the plan during…
Anthropic Steps Directly Into the Political Arena Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has announced a $20 million commitment to support political candidates who favor stronger oversight of the rapidly advancing AI industry. The move signals a growing willingness among technology companies to shape regulatory outcomes rather than simply react to them. As AI systems become more…
Workforce Growth Faces Structural Headwinds The United States labor force is entering a period of structural slowdown. Lower birth rates and stricter immigration policies are combining to reduce working-age population growth. According to projections from the Congressional Budget Office, workforce expansion will be significantly weaker over the next decade. This shift could remove roughly 2.4…
Axera Debuts on Hong Kong Exchange Chinese edge AI chipmaker Axera officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming one of the first specialized edge AI chip firms in China to go public. Shares were priced at HK$28.2, giving the company a market capitalization of approximately HK$16.58 billion. The listing marks a milestone not…
