
HIVE trims Sweden bitcoin hashrate, doubles down on AI data centers in Canada
Facing Swedish tax disputes, HIVE shifts from ASIC mining in Boden to GPU-driven AI/HPC, scaling to 16.6 MW in Canada and targeting $200M run-rate revenue by FY2027.

Bitcoin breaks from stocks at $74K as ETFs and treasuries outpace new supply amid energy shock
Bitcoin briefly topped $74K, diverging from equities as spot ETF inflows, treasury buys, and record stablecoin liquidity offset macro stress from oil spikes and Iran-related tensions.

U.S. Spot ETFs Seize Control of Crypto Flows as $1.06B Pours In for a Third Week
Crypto funds drew $1.06B last week, with 96% from the U.S. Bitcoin took $793M; Ethereum $315M on new staking ETFs. ETP AUM rose 9.4% to $140B since the Iran crisis.

U.S. ETFs power $1.06B crypto inflows as Bitcoin’s safe-haven bid resurfaces; AUM climbs to $140B
Crypto funds drew $1.06B last week, 96% from U.S. vehicles, lifting AUM to $140B. Bitcoin led with $793M; Ethereum added $315M on staking ETF debuts as safe-haven demand returned.

Metaplanet readies up to $531M to pursue 210,000 BTC with mNAV-linked warrants and tighter leverage discipline
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet secures ~$255M at a 2% premium, eyes up to $531M, adds mNAV-tied warrants, targets 210,000 BTC by 2027, and reins in borrowings after BTC volatility.

ETF bid steadies Bitcoin near $72.8K as traders watch $73–75K breakout amid oil shock
Bitcoin holds around $72,806 after choppy trade, buoyed by $767.3M in weekly spot ETF inflows and a “digital gold” bid despite Middle East tensions. Key levels: $70–71K, $73–75K.

Bitcoin Climbs as Oil Tests $100: Traders Weigh Hormuz Risk, U.S. Strikes, and the Fed’s Playbook
Bitcoin hovers near $73K while crude jumps toward $100 after U.S. strikes in Iran. Markets eye Strait of Hormuz disruption, a higher-for-longer Fed, and weekend crypto liquidity.

BlockFills’ Operator Files Chapter 11 as Judge Freezes 70 BTC Amid Commingling Claims
Reliz Ltd., operator of BlockFills, entered Chapter 11 in Delaware after halting withdrawals. A New York judge froze 70.5 BTC as a lawsuit alleges asset commingling and a $77M shortfall.

20M Bitcoin Mined, 1M Left: Public Miners Are Pivoting to AI Before the Finish
With 20M BTC mined and 1M left over ~115 years, many public miners could exit by 2027-28, selling BTC to fund AI/HPC pivots. Here’s how that may reshape mining and price.

Iran conflict oil spike hits Bitcoin miners via BTC price, not electricity costs
Oil disruptions tied to the Iran conflict lifted Brent above $100, but miners face more risk from BTC price swings than fuel costs, with hashprice already under pressure, Hashrate Index finds.

March 16, 2026
Facing Swedish tax disputes, HIVE shifts from ASIC mining in Boden to GPU-driven AI/HPC, scaling to 16.6 MW in Canada and targeting $200M run-rate revenue by FY2027.

Bitcoin breaks from stocks at $74K as ETFs and treasuries outpace new supply amid energy shock
March 16, 2026
Bitcoin briefly topped $74K, diverging from equities as spot ETF inflows, treasury buys, and record stablecoin liquidity offset macro stress from oil spikes and Iran-related tensions.

U.S. Spot ETFs Seize Control of Crypto Flows as $1.06B Pours In for a Third Week
March 16, 2026
Crypto funds drew $1.06B last week, with 96% from the U.S. Bitcoin took $793M; Ethereum $315M on new staking ETFs. ETP AUM rose 9.4% to $140B since the Iran crisis.

U.S. ETFs power $1.06B crypto inflows as Bitcoin’s safe-haven bid resurfaces; AUM climbs to $140B
March 16, 2026
Crypto funds drew $1.06B last week, 96% from U.S. vehicles, lifting AUM to $140B. Bitcoin led with $793M; Ethereum added $315M on staking ETF debuts as safe-haven demand returned.