U.S. Grip on Bitcoin Mining Slips Amid Shift to AI Infrastructure
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 4:03 pm ET1min read
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The US's grip on Bitcoin mining is slipping as firms shift focus to AI infrastructure, despite President Trump's ambitions for technological dominance. North American pools have seen a decline in block share, from over 40% in 2022 to 35% in December 2022. Firms like Hut 8 are positioning themselves as energy infrastructure companies, and the decline in mining profitability has bolstered the shift toward AI infrastructure.

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