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Bitcoin mining activity weakened sharply in January as a severe winter storm across the United States disrupted power supply and forced miners to scale back operations.

Ghana has taken another step towards formalising its digital asset market following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, known as Act 1154.

Aon (NYSE:AON) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, as the insurance brokerage benefited from a surge in its reinsurance business and the successful execution of its "3x3" restructuring plan.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) reported fourth-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by continued strength in its core oral care and pet nutrition businesses.

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) reported a net loss for the fourth quarter as the logistics provider grappled with a persistent downturn in the freight market and noncash impairment charges.

XRP fell about 7% to near $1.75 as a bitcoin-led selloff triggered heavy long liquidations, wiping out more than $70 million in bullish futures positions.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has proposed capping individual shareholdings in domestic crypto exchanges at between 15% and 20%, arguing the platforms now function as public financial infrastructure.

Horizon Gold (ASX:HRN) announced a significant leadership transition, appointing seasoned mining executive Scott Williamson as CEO and Managing Director, effective Feb. 2.

A Miami conference for high-risk finance and crypto traders was forced to change its name at the last minute after Reddit moved to enforce its WallStreetBets trademark.

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has moved to bolster its Victorian production pipeline, signing a strategic term sheet for a conditional placement and earn-in agreement with Nagambie Resources (ASX:NAG).