# energy

#MiningHashrateAndEnergyPolicy
The third major focus in US Bitcoin strategy for 2026 is infrastructure, specifically mining and energy. The conversation has moved far beyond “ASICs and hash price.” It is now about power contracts, grid services, and policy incentives.
US miners have repositioned themselves as flexible energy buyers. The core strategy is simple: sign long-term power purchase agreements in states with surplus generation, mine when electricity is cheap, and curtail when the grid is stressed. During peak demand events in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, miners are paid to shut do

🛢️ Polymarket Trending: What Will WTI Crude Oil Hit in July 2026? 📈🌍
The WTI Crude Oil price prediction has emerged as one of the top trending markets on Polymarket, attracting more than $1.01 million in trading volume. As energy markets remain highly sensitive to global events, traders are closely monitoring whether oil prices will continue climbing, stabilize, or reverse course before the end of July.
WTI crude oil prices are influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. Supply decisions from major oil-producing nations, global demand trends, inventory reports, inflatio

🔋 Amplicity Raises $1M Seed Round
Amplicity has secured $1M funding, bringing in Engie and strategic angels to scale its battery revenue model across Singapore and Australia.
💡 What they do:
Turn unused backup batteries into income-generating assets—with a no upfront cost (no-capex) model for businesses.
📊 Key Insight:
A ~1.2 MWh battery system can generate $180K+ annually, converting idle infrastructure into revenue.
⚡ Why it matters:
Rising grid volatility → higher demand for flexible energy storage
Shift toward decentralized “grid-edge” infrastructure
Big players like Engie are betting o