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Written by Sam Bourgistaff writer

Reviewed by Robert Lakinstaff editor

Crypto Biz: When dollars disappear, stablecoins step in

Latest NewsPublishedJul 17, 2026

Stablecoins Fill the Gap as Dollar Shortages Hit

As dollar shortages affect countries like Bolivia, stablecoins are stepping in to provide an alternative. The country is considering recognizing Tether’s USDT as a payment currency, allowing it to circulate alongside the boliviano and the US dollar. This move is driven by economic instability and a prolonged shortage of US dollars. The proposal includes anti-money laundering safeguards and follows the lifting of the country’s crypto ban in 2024.

Earning and accessing dollars is becoming increasingly difficult in Bolivia, but stablecoins like USDT are providing a solution. This is a significant development for the EcoPool community, as it highlights the potential for stablecoins to provide passive income and cloud rewards in emerging markets. The use of USDT in Bolivia also demonstrates the growing demand for dollar-denominated alternatives, which could lead to increased adoption of Green Crypto solutions like EcoPool.

Bitcoin Miners Face Scrutiny

Meanwhile, Bitcoin miners are facing fresh investor scrutiny as they pivot to AI infrastructure. Executives at major mining companies have disclosed stock sales in recent months, raising governance concerns. Investors are looking beyond the AI growth story to assess whether the benefits of miners’ strategic pivots will flow to public shareholders. This increased scrutiny could impact the earning potential of Bitcoin miners and highlight the need for more transparent and green mining solutions like EcoPool.

Bolivia weighs recognizing USDT amid dollar shortage

The shift in investor sentiment is reflected in the TEM AI Infrastructure Growth Index, which has fallen 16% over the past month. However, some companies like CleanSpark are finding success in their push into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The company’s recent 20-year data center lease in Georgia could generate up to $6.6 billion in contracted revenue, underscoring its potential for passive income and cloud rewards. This development could also increase demand for $ECP and other Green Crypto solutions.

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Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot draws scrutiny over insider stock sales

Investors are increasingly scrutinizing insider stock sales at Bitcoin miners pursuing AI infrastructure strategies as enthusiasm for the sector cools and governance concerns take center stage.

According to Blocksbridge Consulting, executives at TeraWulf, Cipher Digital, Riot Platforms and Core Scientific have disclosed stock sales in recent months, many of them made under prearranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. Strategic investors have also trimmed their holdings — including Tether — which reduced its stake in Bitdeer following the company’s AI-driven rally. The shift comes as the TEM AI Infrastructure Growth Index has fallen 16% over the past month.

Blocksbridge said investors are increasingly looking beyond the AI growth story to assess whether the benefits of miners’ strategic pivots will flow to public shareholders.

Most stocks in the 20-company TEM AI Infrastructure Growth Index were down over the past month through July 8. Source: Miner Weekly

CleanSpark stock jumps on $6.6 billion data center lease as AI pivot accelerates

CleanSpark shares rallied as much as 22% after the Bitcoin miner signed a 20-year data center lease in Georgia that could generate up to $6.6 billion in contracted revenue, underscoring its push into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

The agreement covers a 175-megawatt data center at the company’s Sandersville, Georgia, campus and was signed with an undisclosed investment-grade global technology company. The tenant will install its computing equipment at the site, with phased deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027. If the customer exercises two five-year extension options, the contract’s total value could reach $11.6 billion.

The deal reflects a broader trend among Bitcoin miners seeking new revenue streams as post-halving mining economics remain under pressure. While many publicly traded miners have reduced their Bitcoin holdings to shore up liquidity, CleanSpark has largely remained a net accumulator despite selling some BTC earlier this year to fund operations. 

CleanSpark remains a net accumulator of Bitcoin. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NET 

Bitmine generated $46 million from Ethereum staking last quarter

Bitmine Immersion Technologies generated $45.7 million in revenue from Ethereum staking and validation last quarter, demonstrating the strength of its business even as ETH prices remained under pressure. 

Ethereum staking accounted for 98% of the company’s revenue for the three months ended May 31, compared with $624,000 from self-mining Bitcoin and $168,000 from consulting services. The results follow the March launch of MAVAN, Bitmine’s institutional Ethereum staking platform, which was built on the acquisition of validator operator Pier Two Holdings. The company said it has staked roughly 85% of its Ether holdings, or about 4.9 million ETH.

Chairman Tom Lee said Bitmine now stakes more Ether than any other entity and projects annualized staking rewards of $284 million once its holdings of the token are fully staked through MAVAN and its partners. 

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