Jamaicans are turning to Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat as Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean, knocking out internet and cellular networks. According to Cointelegraph, the peer-to-peer platform, which enables encrypted, offline communication via Bluetooth mesh, has surged to No. 2 on Jamaica’s app charts, behind only weather tracker, Zoom Earth. The storm’s 185 mph winds have caused widespread destruction, with CNN reporting over 30 deaths across the region, including at least 23 in Haiti. Bitchat’s sudden rise highlights how decentralized infrastructure can sustain communication during crises. The app has also seen spikes in adoption during government-imposed blackouts in Nepal, Indonesia, and Madagascar. As the European Union debates its “Chat Control” law, which critics say would outlaw private messaging, Bitchat’s success underscores global demand for censorship-resistant, resilient communication networks.
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Brazilian solar company Thopen is considering using Bitcoin mining to manage the country’s growing renewable energy surplus, CEO Gustavo Ribeiro told BN Americas. As transmission bottlenecks and low regional demand strain Brazil’s solar and wind producers, Ribeiro said converting excess power “into capital through Bitcoin mining” could provide a sustainable solution. The company is exploring colocating data centers and mining sites near generation hubs to stabilize operations and reduce curtailment losses. Industry experts note that pairing clean energy with Bitcoin mining can boost profitability and grid flexibility, turning idle megawatts into financial assets. Similar initiatives are underway worldwide: London-listed Union Jack Oil and Canada’s AgriFORCE Growing Systems are both deploying stranded energy for Bitcoin mining. Meanwhile, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged regulators to fast-track grid access for miners and AI data centers, reflecting rising global electricity demand.
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Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross painted a vivid picture of late 2025 as the dawn of a new industrial era driven by artificial intelligence and extreme computing power. Writing on X, he described a world where “the noosphere is restructuring, self-organizing for the takeoff,” as OpenAI transitions to a for-profit model, builds its own AI cloud, and posts a measurable “AGI Score” of 58%. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang’s GTC keynote, he noted, resembled a manifesto for a thermodynamic substrate war, with firms like Extropic and Substrate redefining chip physics. Meanwhile, Microsoft and Alphabet report cloud revenue growth above 30%, and OpenAI’s infrastructure spending could hit $1 trillion annually. Wissner-Gross sees humanoid robotics, nuclear energy restarts, and stablecoins as integral to this capital singularity, concluding that, “the eschaton, as ever, remains unevenly distributed.”
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A New York Times analysis by Brad Plumer, Harry Stevens, and Rebecca F. Elliott reveals that U.S. electricity costs have surged faster than inflation in 26 states, driven by regional factors rather than a single national cause. While President Trump blames renewables, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study cited in the report shows that utilities’ soaring spending on “poles and wires,” not wind or solar, is the dominant cost driver. In California, wildfire damages account for over 40% of recent price hikes, while in the Northeast, limited gas pipelines and plant closures have spiked fuel costs. Inflation, aging infrastructure, and rising data center demand add pressure nationwide. Still, states rich in renewables, like Iowa and South Dakota, have seen prices fall. Experts warn that new grid bottlenecks and fossil-fuel restrictions could push power costs even higher through 2026.
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