KLEA Crypto Daily: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 24, 2026.
Blackrock Frames Ethereum as Primary Beneficiary of Rising Stablecoin Adoption
Institutional research is reshaping crypto narratives as Blackrock’s latest outlook frames Ethereum as a central beneficiary of surging stablecoin use and tokenization, signaling a shift from speculative trading toward real-world financial infrastructure adoption.
Tezos XTZ Activates 20th Upgrade Tallinn With 6-Second Blocks
Tezos completes its 20th protocol upgrade, reducing block time to 6 seconds and enabling 12-second finality. XTZ trades at $0.59 amid this technical milestone.
Upcoming Senate Hearing to Address Key Cryptocurrency Market Legislation
A crucial Senate hearing is scheduled for next week to discuss cryptocurrency market structure legislation, merging drafts from different committees. This legislative process aims to establish a comprehensive Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act.
Bitcoin Struggles Below $90K as Gold Surges, Quantum Computing Debate Revived
Bitcoin faced challenges staying above $90,000 as gold and silver saw historic rallies, sparking discussions on whether emerging risks like quantum computing are impacting market behavior. While some believe quantum threats are influencing prices, others attribute Bitcoin's underperformance to profit-taking, supply unlocking near $100,000, and shifting macro liquidity.
Michael Saylor’s Firm Introduces European Stock Offering with 10% Dividend
Michael Saylor's company launched Stream, its first non-U.S. perpetual preferred stock in Europe, featuring a 10% dividend. Despite the attractive yield, challenges in access and market infrastructure have hindered investor adoption, limiting demand from European investors.
Netherlands Risks Capital Flight with Unrealized Gains Tax on Stocks, Crypto
Investors and crypto users warn that the proposed unrealized gains tax could lead to an exodus of capital and talent from the Netherlands. The potential impact of this tax policy change raises concerns among stakeholders.
UBS Plans Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Private Clients as Institutional Demand Accelerates: Report
UBS is quietly opening the door to cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift as global wealth managers respond to rising demand for bitcoin exposure and the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance.
GameStop Moves Entire Bitcoin Stash, Signaling Potential Sale: CryptoQuant
GameStop has moved its entire Bitcoin stash, potentially indicating a sale that could result in a significant loss based on the average purchasing price. This move raises questions about the company's outlook on its Bitcoin holdings amidst market fluctuations.
Nasdaq Allows Expanded Trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options
Nasdaq's approval for expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options signals a significant shift in the crypto ETF landscape, following the SEC's removal of long-standing contract limits. This move sets a bullish tone for traders eyeing increased opportunities in the cryptocurrency market.
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