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Bitcoin ’ s computing power reached 1,000 exahashes per second in early 2025 , while US-based mining pools Foundry USA and MARA Pool now process 38.5 % of Bitcoin blocks .
Mining companies Core Scientific and TeraWulf have demonstrated stronger performance by diversifying into artificial intelligence ( AI ) sectors , according to Bernstein ’ s analysis .
The integration of with cryptocurrency systems marks a crucial development .
According to Morné Rossouw , Chief AI Officer at Kyriba , starting August 2025 , transparency requirements for generalpurpose AI providers will revolutionise finance teams ’ insights into AI models . The EU AI Act introduces specific compliance requirements for finance teams , particularly around transparency and documentation in AI systems for payments and fraud detection .
However , when it comes to AI in crypto , market experts remain cautiously optimistic while acknowledging potential risks .
University of Sussex finance professor Carol Alexander projects summer prices could reach “ around US $ 150,000 plus or minus US $ 50,000 ”, while Youwei Yang , Chief Economist at Bit Mining , sees potential for even higher valuations , projecting 2025 trading ranges between US $ 180,000 and US $ 190,000 while noting risks from US-China tensions and Federal Reserve policy adjustments .
James Toledano , Chief Operating Officer at Unity Wallet , offers a concluding perspective : “ DeFi and crypto are global , and we should always factor this into our calculus .
“ What most DeFi veterans are banking on is for the regulatory environment to improve so that innovation and crypto propagation can thrive .”
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