Google is making quiet but aggressive moves to dominate the intersection of crypto and AI. Its latest play? A strategic 8% stake in Bitcoin mining firm TeraWulf through its AI cloud platform Fluidstack.
The $3.7 billion partnership leverages TeraWulf’s zero-carbon data centers for AI workloads, a deal so promising it sent the miner’s stock soaring 50%.
Simultaneously, Google is tightening crypto rules on its Play Store. By late October, exchanges in major markets like the U.S. and EU must comply with strict licensing though non custodial wallets get a free pass. The policy initially confused developers by vaguely referencing "software wallets," but Google quickly clarified its stance.
Behind the scenes, the tech giant is also exploring stablecoin integration, joining peers like Apple in reimagining global payments. Google Cloud’s Web3 lead has been actively collaborating with PayPal to study real-world applications.
These moves aren’t random. Google is methodically building infrastructure for the next era of tech where AI, crypto, and cloud computing converge. Every investment and policy shift quietly positions the company as a behind-the-scenes architect of the digital future.
