Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot pays off, but mining could revive with one twist
CoinDesk· James Van Straten· Aug 18, 2026 · 2:41 PM
Miners with AI and high-performance computing contracts have commanded higher valuations as declining bitcoin prices and hashprice squeeze pure-play operators.
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