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Bitcoin miners rush to data-centre infrastructure as Nvidia debuts Rubin AI at CES 2026
Chip maker Nvidia has put on such an incredible show by showcasing its Rubin AI computing platform at CES 2026 that it has prompted a huge shift among Bitcoin mining firms towards AI data-centre infrastructure services.
During Nvidia’s keynote at the tech trade show, CEO Jensen Huang revealed that Rubin AI is now in full production.
The Bitcoin miners transition shows a critical survival strategy in the wake of surging demand for AI computing power, which would entirely alter the industry.
As explained by NVIDIA executives, Rubin AI combines advanced GPUs and CPUs tailored for demanding AI workloads to deliver approximately five times the performance of previous systems with improved efficiency.
The GPU giant has plans to deploy Rubin systems through cloud partners later in 2026 to enable the creation of large-scale AI clusters.
While the cause for miners to pivot to AI seems logical, the operational challenges are unsettling.
Traditional Bitcoin mining facilities, often basic warehouses with low redundancy, are reportedly unable to meet the stringent reliability standards required for AI training clusters. These AI systems demand Tier 3 or Tier 4 standards, ensuring 99.999% uptime, as even minor power disruptions can lead to substantial financial losses.
The financial implications of this move are severe, with reports suggesting that outfitting a 100-megawatt data-centre with advanced Rubin GPUs could require billions.
Many Bitcoin miners, typically restricted by capital and reliant on volatile markets, face tough decisions, including potential shareholder dilution, high-interest debt, or liquidating Bitcoin holdings at unfavourable times.
While mining heavyweights like Marathon Holdings and Bitdeer are testing adjustments to their strategies, smaller miners may struggle to survive, facing forced consolidation or exit the market as resources continue to shrink due to increasing AI demand.
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Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Gutherie, is still missing but police have now found a new clue that might help the case.
A glove was found near her Tucson home and it got DNA on it, giving investigators something to study further about.
The glove was found about two miles from her house a couple of weeks after she disappeared on February 1 and it looked like that the masked man wore those gloves who was caught on her security cameras.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said the DNA belongs to someone but it might not be the kidnapper.
The person, however, works at a restaurant near the area but police haven’t shared their name just yet.
Other gloves found nearby are being tested in Florida, so the search is still ongoing.
Some experts think that there could be more than one kidnapper as blood evidence in Guthrie’s house makes them believe someone may have been holding her while waiting for a car.
Nancy’s daughter, Savannah and her family are offering a $1 million reward for any information that could help find her.
The case is still open and police is doing their best to follow any leads which might help them find Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her home on the night of Jan. 31.
Zayn Malik and his daughter Khai share their love for music and recently attended a new concert together.
The 33-year-old musician took to Instagram and shared a picture of his five-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, enjoying the TWICE concert for their This Is For tour.
The Pillowtalk hitmaker praised the K-pop girl group, writing, “Massive thanks for giving the girls the best night ever.”
The picture posted on Zayn’s Story showed Khai standing in the concert suite wearing a glittery outfit and sneakers as she followed the dance steps, and another kid her age who wore a similar ensemble.
The March 4 concert was not the first time the dad-daughter duo attended a concert, rather due to their shared enthusiasm for K-pop, back in July, they attended a BLACKPINK concert in New York City.
In an Instagram Story at the time, Zayn shared a picture of the both of them, writing, “@Blackpinkofficial thank you. Me & Khai loved it.”
Previously speaking about Khai’s inclination towards music, the Dusk Till Dawn singer shared on The Zach Sang Show, “She’s not expert-level, but she’s got a bit of rhythm when she’s hitting the drums and stuff. You can tell that she could definitely develop that into something.”
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