Overview
- Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn said AI could become personal and on‑device as open‑source models get smaller, cheaper, and more efficient.
- Bitcoin mining has moved from home PCs to large facilities that run specialized ASIC machines built only for hashing.
- KuCoin reported miners are relocating gear to cheaper hydroelectric hubs, naming Ethiopia and Paraguay as standout destinations.
- High electricity prices in parts of the United States have made some sites unprofitable, with estimated costs per bitcoin sometimes topping $100,000.
- Grand View Research projects the Edge AI market at roughly $119 billion by 2033, citing more connected devices and stronger privacy needs.