KLEA Crypto Daily: Friday, January 09, 2026

Published: January 10, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 09, 2026.

Ripple Acquires UK Approvals to Expand Payments Business

Ripple secures key approvals from the UK's top financial regulator, enabling the company to expand its licensed payments platform and offer cross-border payment services to UK institutions. This move signifies Ripple's growth and potential impact on the global payments industry.

Rain Raises $250M to Scale Its Payments Capabilities Globally

Stablecoin firm Rain raises $250 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a valuation of nearly $2 billion. The funding will support Rain's expansion into new markets and the development of compliant infrastructure for stablecoin transactions worldwide.

Shortest Bear Market Ever? Key Metrics Imply Bitcoin Price Could Surge Past $125,000 Before April

The crypto market is showing signs of a first-quarter recovery, with key indicators suggesting a potential surge in Bitcoin's price. Structural metrics point to a stabilizing market, indicating a less fragile ecosystem and paving the way for a possible bounce.

Greenland Considers Direct Talks with United States

Greenland is exploring the possibility of engaging in direct discussions with the United States without involving Denmark. This move could have significant implications for the geopolitical landscape of the region.

U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Tariffs Imposed Under Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue a ruling next Wednesday on tariffs implemented during Donald Trump's presidency. This decision could have far-reaching consequences for trade policies and international relations.

Pudgy Penguins Surges 19% While DOGE and SHIB Lag Behind

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has seen a 19% increase in the past week, outperforming meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), signaling a potential shift in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin RSI Hints at $105K BTC Price Rebound as Bull Signals Multiply

Bitcoin RSI has turned bullish on multiple timeframes, with one trader setting a $105,000 price target within three to four weeks. This shift in momentum suggests a potential significant price increase for Bitcoin.

Grayscale Forms Trusts Tied to Potential BNB and HYPE ETFs

Grayscale has registered Delaware trusts linked to potential BNB and HYPE ETPs, indicating a move towards ETF filings in the future.

Token Buybacks Spent $880M+ Last Year, But Prices Stalled Anyway

Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program allocating 50% of revenue to monthly OP token purchases, raising questions on the effectiveness of buybacks in a market that may have already priced in such strategies.

Source: KLEA News