Riot Platforms shifts toward nuclear power and AI data centers
Riot Platforms is pivoting toward small modular nuclear plants through a partnership with Terrestrial Energy to power AI data centers. While mining operations faced…
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Riot Platforms earns millions via Texas grid curtailment
Riot Platforms earned $31.7 million in energy credits during the August 2026 heatwave by curtailing consumption to support the ERCOT grid. This revenue exceeded the…
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation and Japanese ESG implications
Metaplanet holds 44,000 BTC as of September 2026, utilizing yen-denominated bonds to exploit the yen-dollar spread. This aggressive treasury strategy creates tension…
Marathon Digital’s wind farm pivot changes carbon accounting and ESG rules
Marathon Digital's $87.3 million acquisition of a Texas data center adjacent to a wind farm highlights how renewable energy integration affects Bitcoin mining carbon…
The people shaping Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF growth
Jurrien Timmer predicts Bitcoin will reach $300,000 by 2029 as institutional demand surges. Fidelity's FBTC recently saw $701.7 million in weekly inflows, marking its…
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF dominance and the Samara Cohen stewardship
BlackRock's IBIT reached a $45 billion inflow milestone, cementing its position as the largest Bitcoin ETF. Samara Cohen leads the professional investment teams…
The mNAV ceiling and the Bitcoin debt trap
MicroStrategy faces significant financial pressure as its mNAV hit 0.99, signaling that total obligations may soon exceed Bitcoin holdings. A reported $12.4 billion net…
Energy demands and renewable shifts in Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin mining consumes massive electricity, with 52% of surveyed miners reporting their power comes from sustainable sources. The industry is seeing a coal-to-crypto…
How to start a Fidelity Bitcoin IRA
Fidelity offers US adults aged 18 and older the ability to hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin in Roth, traditional, or rollover IRAs. These accounts feature zero…
Strategy Bitcoin accumulation and financial risk analysis
Strategy holds 843,706 Bitcoin as of June 2026, aiming for a 1 million BTC target by year-end. The company utilizes a 21/21 Plan to raise $42 billion in capital through…
Bitcoin derivatives diverge as expiries and futures reshape volatility
Deribit settled nearly $16 billion in Bitcoin options on September 25, 2026, removing 37% of total options open interest. Call positions dominated the settlement with…
Riot Platforms’ post-halving profitability: myths vs facts
Riot Platforms reported $174.2 million in total revenue for Q2 2026, driven by $23.2 million in data center revenue and a $9.1 billion contract with an AI lab. The…
Common mistakes with Fidelity’s FBTC tax-loss harvesting
Fidelity's FBTC grantor trust structure creates phantom gains through management fee sales that often report zero cost basis on 1099-B forms. Investors also risk losing…