HIVE Digital Technologies is rapidly expanding its Bitcoin mining capacity, aiming to increase its hashrate from 10 exahashes per second (EH/s) to 25 EH/s within six months. The company is leveraging its engineering expertise to enhance profitability and is integrating high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities powered by renewable hydroelectric energy across its global operations in nine time zones and five languages. HIVE was an early mover in shifting GPU chips from Ethereum mining to AI services in Canada and Sweden, with new leadership under President Craig Tavares driving the HPC strategy. Meanwhile, in the broader crypto mining sector, Riot sold 475 bitcoins in April, marking its first large sale since January 2024. Trump-backed American Bitcoin is going public through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. Additionally, Russia plans to impose a value-added tax (VAT) on foreign mining service leases. Bitmain has introduced a new miner with an energy efficiency of 9.5 joules per terahash (J/TH). Industry observers note a competitive environment in 2025, with leading miners advancing while others face challenges.