Microsoft lobbies Trump administration to halt Chinese optical transceiver ban
Microsoft warns a U.S. ban on Chinese-made optical transceivers could stall AI data‑center construction and waste billions in chip investments.
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Microsoft warns a U.S. ban on Chinese-made optical transceivers could stall AI data‑center construction and waste billions in chip investments.
Rahul VermaOpenAI announced it will pay all power and water expenses for its upcoming AI data centers and commit to greater transparency, though its new community compact lacks enforcement mechanisms.
Keel Infrastructure Corp. sold its entire 2,520‑BTC treasury for about $192 million and will now convert any newly mined coins into cash each day, using the proceeds to fund AI‑focused infrastructure.
VanEck argues the October plunge in mining firms expanding into AI data centers reflects excessive fear, not fundamentals, and sees a buying opportunity.
Riot Platforms sold over 10,000 BTC to fund AI‑focused data centers, while Hut 8 used Bitcoin sales to repurchase shares, both cutting their holdings sharply in Q3 2026.