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Facebook, X, and Instagram have been buzzing with news regarding recent developments in the world of AI technology and cryptocurrency. The launch of Venice.ai’s token system for privacy-focused AI access has garnered attention, as has the soaring stock of ARM Holdings following a massive government AI initiative. The Stargate AI project has also launched amidst tensions in the tech giant sphere, with Trump announcing a $500 billion data center initiative.
On the cryptocurrency front, MicroStrategy made a significant Bitcoin purchase that took their total past 470K BTC, while Sony introduced Soneium, a new layer-2 blockchain solution. Users of Mango Markets faced an exit deadline in January, and Fidelity Research predicted a new phase in the Bitcoin market development.
The security breaches in the crypto world have also made headlines, with WazirX’s restructuring plan getting court approval after a $234 million hack. Similarly, Phemex Exchange lost $29 million in a cross-chain security breach, while French police freed a kidnapped Ledger executive after a day-long ordeal. Russian authorities also dealt with the largest-ever crypto corruption seizure.
In the world of cryptocurrency prices, Ethereum’s price showed potential upside based on technical patterns and historical data, while Binance discovered strong support at $635, with bulls eyeing the $700 level. XRP’s trading volume hit $13.6 billion as whales accumulated, and a surprising offer from Musk to the Dogecoin creator added to the excitement in the government-crypto space.
A significant impact was felt on the Japanese yen’s value, driven by investors’ overseas push through NISA accounts. Despite caution from institutional investors, the market rally continued with the S&P 500 hitting a record high. Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a $600 billion US investment plan through 2029 also stirred the markets, while US sanctions led to higher diesel prices, with ExxonMobil leading in domestic production.
Powerball and Mega Millions combined jackpots exceeded $300 million in January drawings. Macau’s economy faced change with former judge Sam Hou Fai taking reins of the casino-dominated industry, and Crown Melbourne was fined $2 million for self-exclusion violations. The BGC released an international guide for online gambling regulation.
The tech world faced challenges as TikTok creators worried about a potential January ban, with ByteDance rejecting sale offers. Alphabet Inc.’s stock saw a significant rise due to the success of its Willow Quantum Chip, while Xiaomi expanded its EV lineup with the YU7 SUV after the successful launch of the SU7 sedan. Apple introduced a new wall-mounted smart display to rival Amazon and Google in the home automation market.