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AI Boom Faces Bitcoin-Like Backlash: U.S. Communities Push Back on Data Centers

By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: AI data centers in the US are facing growing local opposition over energy use and infrastructure strain. Approximately $64 billion in data center projects have been delayed or blocked due to community concerns. Companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are adopting community-focused strategies, drawing lessons from Bitcoin mining experiences. American AI […]

$82 Billion Laundered in Crypto in 2025: Chinese Networks Take Share from Crypto Exchanges

By Emir Abyazov Key highlights: In 2025, $82 billion in illicit cryptocurrency funds were laundered, a dramatic rise from $10 billion in 2020. Chinese networks now handle roughly 20% of traceable illicit cryptocurrency flows, primarily via OTC and gaming platforms. Centralized exchanges are losing ground because stricter regulations and security measures reduce their appeal for […]