DeepSeek’s rise triggers sharp declines in publicly traded bitcoin mining stocks, with major firms like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms seeing double-digit losses. Investors reassess risks as AI adoption accelerates. On January 27, 2025, U.S. and European equities experienced declines amid heightened interest in the Chinese artificial intelligence platform, DeepSeek. This shift in market sentiment…

Hive Digital’s $56 million acquisition of a 200 MW hydro-powered mining facility in Paraguay will increase its global Bitcoin mining capacity to 25 EH/s by late 2025. Hive Digital Secures Major Paraguay Expansion Hive Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: HIVE) has announced a $56 million acquisition of Bitfarms’ 200-megawatt (MW) hydro-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Yguazú,…

X has partnered with Visa to launch the X Money Account, integrating instant payments, debit card features, and secure transfers. This move brings Elon Musk’s vision of an “everything app” closer to reality. Social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has announced a partnership with Visa to introduce the X Money Account, a new financial service…

Trump’s tariff strategy compel Colombia to accept deportees, ending a one-day crisis. Learn how tariffs became a diplomatic weapon for migration enforcement. U.S. Implements Swift Tariff Measures Against Colombia The Trump Administration wielded tariffs as a strategic tool to resolve a one-day diplomatic crisis with Colombia. On January 27, Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected two…

South African fintech startup 6DOT50 partners with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments at over 1,400 car dealerships, simplifying transactions for crypto users and dealerships. Cryptocurrency Payments Expand to South African Car Dealerships South African fintech company 6DOT50 has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at more…

Kucoin pleads guilty to U.S. AML and KYC violations, faces $297M penalties, a two-year U.S. market exit, and forfeitures tied to darknet crimes. DOJ Uncovers Billions in Suspicious Transactions Linked to Darknet Activities Peken Global Ltd., the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin, has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, according to the…

Cryptoquant’s report reveals large bitcoin investors increasing holdings by 2% amid slowing demand. Discover insights into BTC accumulation trends, reduced selling pressure, and Ethereum’s inflation struggles. Accumulation Trends Emerge Among Key Bitcoin Investors Large bitcoin investors have entered a renewed phase of accumulation, according to Cryptoquant’s recent analysis. As of Jan. 17, major holders have…

House Financial Services lawmakers praise Trump’s executive orders on digital assets, emphasizing innovation, financial privacy, and a U.S.-led global approach. Key Lawmakers Back Trump’s Digital Asset Orders House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Digital Assets Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil commended President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders on digital financial technology. The lawmakers, in a…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praises Trump unprecedented push for crypto innovation, emphasizing regulatory clarity and blockchain’s transformative global impact. Trump’s Directive Sparks Momentum for U.S. Crypto Innovation Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised former President Donald Trump’s directive for U.S. agencies to prioritize cryptocurrency innovation, calling it an “unprecedented” move. Speaking at the “Crypto at a…

Propy unveils instant onchain loans for Hawaii’s first tokenized real estate sale, allowing buyers to use BTC, ETH, and property as collateral. Propy’s New Loan Feature Simplifies Cryptocurrency Real Estate Transactions Propy, a blockchain-powered real estate platform, has introduced an innovative onchain loan feature to facilitate the purchase of tokenized properties. The feature will debut…