The Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, resisting external pressure, including former President Donald Trump’s recent calls for rate cuts. The decision came after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its first meeting of 2025, citing ongoing economic growth and inflation concerns. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Amid Strong Economic…

Robinhood expands into bitcoin futures and multi-asset derivatives markets with an intuitive trading platform and low commissions. Learn more about its latest offerings. Robinhood’s Strategic Move to Compete with Wall Street Titans Robinhood is making a bold move by expanding its product offerings into bitcoin futures and multi-asset derivatives. This new step is designed to…

Trump Media launches Truth.Fi, a new investment brand with up to $250 million allocated to bitcoin, crypto, ETFs, and U.S. economic growth. Learn more. Trump Media Expands into Financial Services with Truth.Fi Launch Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has launched Truth.Fi, a new brand focused on investments in bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, crypto-related securities, ETFs, and…

DCG announces the launch of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary focused on Bitcoin and emerging crypto assets, led by Andrea Childs. Read more about the spin-off and plans for expansion. New Subsidiary Focuses on Bitcoin and Emerging Crypto Assets Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the launch of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary dedicated to…

Bitcoin miners in Paducah, Kentucky, are significantly boosting the local economy as the city's utility provider benefits from the growing demand for electricity. Learn more about how this trend is shaping the future of energy and cryptocurrency in the region. Bitcoin Operations Among Largest Electricity Consumers in Paducah Bitcoin mining operations in Paducah, Kentucky, are…

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…