
Hut 8's $9.8B Lease and IREN's $2.8B AI Deals Silence Demand Skeptics
Two major deals from Hut 8 and IREN are pushing back hard against the narrative that AI infrastructure demand has stalled for crypto-linked data center operators.
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Two major deals from Hut 8 and IREN are pushing back hard against the narrative that AI infrastructure demand has stalled for crypto-linked data center operators.

At least 17 US service members have been killed amid escalating conflict with Iran, and crypto markets are absorbing the shockwaves as risk appetite drops sharply.

Japan is moving to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products, a shift that could cut tax rates on crypto gains and open the market to spot ETFs.

The World Cup final has thrown a spotlight on how much crypto's presence in global sports has pulled back from its peak sponsorship frenzy just a few years ago.

Explosions in southwestern Iran have sent shockwaves through energy markets as diplomatic friction between Washington and Tehran continues to build.

US military strikes have reached Tabriz as Washington pairs military pressure with tightening crypto sanctions, squeezing Iran on two fronts simultaneously.

Explosions reported in Iran's Tabriz sent geopolitical anxiety rippling through traditional markets, but crypto prices showed little reaction to the unrest.

An explosive-laden drone was intercepted near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Crypto markets showed little reaction, continuing a pattern of resilience amid geopolitical flare-ups.

Bitcoin is maintaining ground above $64,000, supported by continued inflows into spot ETFs and broader positive sentiment across crypto markets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum edged higher in recent trading, but cautious sentiment kept gains limited as crypto investors weighed broader market risks.

Not every crypto price jump is the start of something bigger. Here is what market watchers say separates a short-lived relief bounce from a genuine rally.

Bloomberg reports a major crypto bill has a real shot at passing this midterm election year, defying the conventional wisdom that Congress rarely acts on big legislation in such cycles.