Wyoming has issued an executive order to support development of AI data centres and advanced computing facilities, setting a consistent statewide framework for permits, reviews, regulation and support. The order links efforts to attract investment with principles covering water use, environmental sustainability, workforce development and protections for residential electricity consumers. It comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to promote advanced AI technology for national security purposes.

Shares of bitcoin mining companies rose together on expectations of expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure. As Wall Street strength centred on semiconductors continued, miners with power-intensive infrastructure regained attention as beneficiaries of AI and high-performance computing demand. TeraWulf climbed as much as 17 percent on news tied to a Kentucky data centre acquisition site, while Hut 8, IREN and Riot Platforms gained more than 5 percent at the close. Bernstein said 11 listed miners hold about 27 GW of power portfolios.