Block, Inc. has announced the successful tape-out of its 3-nanometer Bitcoin mining chip, designed to decentralize mining hardware. The chip, featuring ultra-low power consumption and open-source architecture, aims to challenge traditional mining equipment manufacturers. Deliveries to small-to-medium and home miners are expected in Q3 2026. Marathon Digital Holdings has launched a new division focused on "Energy Harvesting," initiating a pilot project in Utah to mine Bitcoin using power generated from burning landfill methane gas. This approach achieves negative carbon emissions and reduces energy costs. Boyaa Interactive has committed to converting 100% of its net profits from Web3 games into Bitcoin, marking a shift to a full-asset reserve strategy. Meanwhile, Cipher Mining has acquired a 150MW wind farm in Texas for off-grid Bitcoin mining, and Semler Scientific continues to invest excess cash flow into Bitcoin to hedge against inflation.