Deepseek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, has swiftly unsettled global markets with its groundbreaking and cost-effective AI models. Its rapid ascent has rippled across U.S. equities, notably affecting Nvidia shares, and has even introduced turbulence into the cryptocurrency sector. Deepseek’s Rise: The $5.58M AI Model That Left Silicon […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/deepseeks-ai-revolution-sparks-chaos-in-crypto-and-us-and-european-stock-markets/
Month: January 2025
Judge sentences Forcount promoter to 30 months behind bars
Antonia Perez Hernandez, one of five individuals indicted for their involvement in the Ponzi scheme Forcount, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/judge-forcount-scheme-promoter-sentenced?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Blockchain identity platform Humanity Protocol valued at $1.1B after fundraise
With the advent of Web3, decentralized identity solutions (DIDs) are considered key for securing users’ digital footprint. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/humanity-protocol-valued-1-billion-fundraise?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Dormant 2012-2017 Bitcoin Wallets Move Millions, BTC Whales Quietly Hoard
Five days ago, a significant number of dormant bitcoins tied to early addresses were reactivated after years of inactivity. Notably, many of these wallets trace their origins to 2017, marking an intriguing revival of funds untouched for years. Meanwhile, market analytics firm Santiment reports that bitcoin wallets containing between 100 and 1,000 BTC have climbed […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dormant-2012-2017-bitcoin-wallets-move-millions-btc-whales-quietly-hoard/
Why China’s DeepSeek AI Is Blowing Everyone’s Minds—And Blowing Up the Market
A Chinese artificial intelligence lab has done more than just build a cheaper AI model—it’s exposed the inefficiency of the entire industry’s approach. DeepSeek’s breakthrough showed how a small team, in an effort to save money, was able to rethink how AI models are built. While tech giants like OpenAI and Anthropic spend several billions of dollars on compute power…
Price analysis 1/27: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, LINK
Bitcoin and altcoins saw sharp selling as traders reduced risk following the popular launch of the DeepSeek AI app. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/price-analysis-1-27-spx-dxy-btc-eth-xrp-sol-bnb-doge-ada-link?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC acting chair announces roundtables on crypto market structure
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the commission planned to go “back to basics,” also suggesting the regulator would explore regulatory safeguards. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-caroline-pham-roundtables-crypto-market-structure?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
WazirX approved for hack repayments, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned: Law Decoded
A US court has overturned the sanctions on privacy protocol Tornado Cash in a significant legal development for crypto. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wazirx-hack-repayments-tornado-cash-sanctions-overturned-law-decoded?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Maple Finance debuts Bitcoin-linked yield offering for institutional investors
Maple’s new offering will compete for market share against a number of similar derivative products, promising BTC yields and downside protection for wealthy investors. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/maple-finance-bitcoin-yield-institutional-investors?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MYRIAD Launches on Abstract as Mainnet Goes Live
MYRIAD, the decentralized prediction market launched by Decrypt’s parent company DASTAN, launched on Abstract today, as the layer-2 blockchain’s mainnet went live. Following the launch, MYRIAD is one of the main apps featured on Abstract’s portal for the Abstract Global Wallet (AGW), enabling users to quickly and seamlessly access the MYRIAD prediction market and quests. “We’re thrilled to have MYRIAD…