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AI data centre boom raises concerns over Bitcoin network security

A surge in artificial intelligence data centres is fuelling debate over whether it will draw power and capital away from Bitcoin mining and weaken network security. Some experts warn that fewer miners could make Bitcoin more vulnerable to a so-called 51 percent attack. Others say Bitcoin adjusts mining difficulty and that profitability could improve. Industry examples include miners pursuing AI hosting and computing, while analysts differ on long-term implications.

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Bitcoin mining: Misconceptions and facts over energy use

As institutional adoption of Bitcoin expands in 2025, a claim has emerged that perceptions of Bitcoin mining’s environmental impact differ widely from actual data. ESG specialist Daniel Batten said nine major criticisms of mining are incorrect. He cited peer-reviewed studies to argue transaction growth does not necessarily increase energy use, and said mining can help stabilise power grids in places such as Texas. He also disputed claims about power prices and carbon emissions.