Publicly traded cryptocurrency firms, particularly Bitcoin miners, have outperformed the broader crypto market in January, according to a report from JP Morgan. These firms, including Riot Platforms and Marathon, experienced a 14% increase in market capitalization, surpassing the overall crypto market's 8% rise. Riot Platforms is making strategic moves to diversify its operations by exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. The company has appointed three new directors, including former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton, to support this transition. Additionally, the National Bank of Canada has reported a purchase of $2 million in Bitcoin ETFs, signaling growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency assets.