5. Musk Considering Blockchain Use In DOGE Efforts

Elon Musk, who leads the recently created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is reportedly exploring the use of blockchain networks in his push to cut federal spending. Possible use cases include tracking federal spending, managing buildings, and making payments, though talks still appear in early stages.

4. MicroStrategy Buys The Top

MicroStrategy has bought the top again ahead of today’s market plunge. According to a new 8-K filing, MicroStrategy (MSTR) acquired another 10.1k BTC for ~$1.1 billion at an average price of $105,596 per BTC between Jan. 21 and Jan. 26.

3. Jupiter Exchange is Making Waves

2. Ripple Ramps Up US Expansion

Ripple just snagged Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas, boosting its U.S. footprint and capitalizing on a friendlier regulatory climate. The firm’s battle with the SEC continues, yet Ripple remains confident, noting strong demand for cross-border payments in stateside markets. But not everyone is cheering for them. Over the weekend, Jack Mallers accused Ripple of “actively spending” millions to undermine the proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve – allegedly so XRP can make the cut. Mallers calls it “corporate lobbying disguised as innovation,” urging supporters to push back.

1. DeepSeek Sparks a Deep Freakout

Chinese startup DeepSeek is rewriting the AI playbook by training high-performing models without the usual sky-high costs and advanced tech from Nvidia and others. That’s bad news for chipmakers, infrastructure suppliers, and power stocks—all of which took a hit as investors questioned whether big-budget hardware is really essential for top-tier AI. Bitcoin prices, as usual, were first to respond, dipping below the $100k mark just ahead of this morning's broader market selloff.