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French MPs Float Plan to Mine Bitcoin With Surplus Nuclear Energy

A group of French lawmakers is preparing a draft law that would enable the use of surplus electricity from nuclear power plants to mine bitcoin (BTC), according to recent public statements. The proposal would install mining hardware at facilities owned by state utility Électricité de France (EDF), according to...
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Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Combined Break $500B Barrier

The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded funds (ETFs) have crossed the $500 billion mark for the first time, according to the latest data from the Bold Report. As of early August 2025, gold ETFs represent approximately $325 billion, while bitcoin ETFs have...
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High of 127.6 Trillion

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has surged to a record 127.6 trillion this week, as computational force securing the network continues to grow. However, a downward adjustment is anticipated on August 9, as forecasts indicate a 3% decline to approximately 123.7 trillion, according to CoinWarz. BTC Mining Just Got Harder Than...
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