The White House just dropped some interesting news. Washington signed separate deals with Congo and Rwanda—both agreements focus on critical minerals access.

Why does this matter? These materials power everything from smartphones to mining rigs. The move could reshape supply chains for tech hardware, potentially impacting production costs for crypto infrastructure down the line.

Both African nations stand to gain economically, while the U.S. secures resource channels outside traditional suppliers. Pretty strategic timing given ongoing chip shortages and hardware demands across industries.