According to Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq Digital, US tariffs on ASIC imports could increase mining costs by 10-50%, potentially slowing Bitcoin mining expansion in America. Kulyk stated that US hashrate dominance, currently over 40% globally, may erode as countries like Pakistan enter the mining space. Jeff LaBerge of Bitdeer emphasized that competition from AI data centers and limited ideal US locations pose greater risks, leading miners to focus on efficiency with newer rigs like Bitmain's models. Lauren Lin of Luxor Technology noted miners are adapting via secondary markets, while ASIC manufacturers ramp up US production to mitigate tariff impacts.

According to Taras Kulyk of Synteq Digital, U.S. tariffs on ASIC imports could increase Bitcoin mining costs and slow BTC hashrate growth in the U.S., potentially eroding its global dominance. Jeff LaBerge of Bitdeer noted that miners are adapting by using secondary markets for cheaper rigs, while ASIC manufacturers like Canaan are exploring U.S. partnerships to mitigate tariff impacts. Lauren Lin of Luxor Technology added that uncertainty remains as tariffs evolve, and competition from AI data centers may redirect mining investments, emphasizing efficiency upgrades for profitability.

According to @AnthropicAI, Claude has been upgraded from a conversational AI to an active compute resource manager, enabling more efficient allocation of computational resources across various applications. This advancement is expected to drive down operational costs for blockchain validators and crypto mining operations by optimizing compute usage, potentially increasing network throughput and reducing transaction fees. Crypto market participants should monitor projects integrating Claude’s AI resource management, as it may enhance scalability and improve profitability in DeFi protocols and mining pools (source: @AnthropicAI).