Penambangan Bitcoin
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner
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Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has issued the country's inaugural loan secured by cryptocurrency, marking a significant step in integrating digital assets into traditional finance. The pilot loan went to Intelion Data, one of Russia's major bitcoin mining firms, with the collateral held securely in Sberbank's custody system. This move signals growing institutional interest in crypto amid evolving regulations.
Elvira Nabiullina, governor of Russia's central bank, has stated that bitcoin mining is contributing to the ruble's strong exchange rate. This marks a shift from the bank's previous anti-crypto stance. Officials are now discussing regulations to allow crypto trading through banks.
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Penurunan berkepanjangan di kriptokurensi telah membuat penambangan Bitcoin tidak menguntungkan bagi banyak operator, mendorong mereka untuk mengalihfungsikan infrastruktur berintensitas energi tinggi mereka untuk aplikasi kecerdasan buatan. Perusahaan seperti IREN Ltd. bertaruh pada permintaan yang meningkat untuk pusat data AI. Pergeseran ini menyoroti kebutuhan yang tumpang tindih antara penambangan kripto dan komputasi AI.