Chinese startup DeepSeek just shook the AI world with its "v3" model, claiming to rival OpenAI at a fraction of the cost. The release sent shockwaves through markets: Nasdaq fell 3.1%, Nvidia dropped 11%, and AI-focused crypto tokens plunged double digits. Bitcoin wasn’t spared either, with $850M in liquidations triggered. As chaos unfolded, Michael Saylor doubled down, with MicroStrategy adding more BTC. Whether DeepSeek’s claims hold true or not, it’s clear the U.S.’s AI dominance is being challenged. Catch the full story in today’s newsletter!