KLEA Crypto Daily: Monday, January 12, 2026

Published: January 13, 2026 – 00:04 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 12, 2026.

Anthropic Launches Claude for Healthcare With HIPAA-Ready AI Tools

Anthropic unveils Claude for Healthcare with HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and new life sciences connectors to CMS, Medidata, and ClinicalTrials.gov.

Trading Platforms Risk $180M Yearly as Users Flee to Onchain Rivals

Fireblocks warns retail trading apps are losing 15% of users to competing platforms. Embedded wallets offer a path to recapture onchain trading activity.

President Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Doing Business with Iran

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran, escalating tensions in the region. This move is expected to have significant implications for global trade and diplomatic relations.

Bakkt Stock Jumps 18% After Acquisition of Stablecoin Firm

Bakkt Holdings' stock surged 18% following the acquisition of stablecoin firm Distributed Technologies Research in an equity deal. This strategic move is likely to enhance Bakkt's position in the digital asset market and drive further growth in the sector.

Ethereum Shouldn’t Delay Preparing for Quantum Computing Threat, Says Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasizes the importance of Ethereum being able to function for decades without constant upgrades, including being resistant to future quantum computers.

Former ‘Bitcoin Mayor’ Eric Adams Reveals NYC Token to Fight ‘Antisemitism and Anti-Americanism’

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams endorses a cryptocurrency called "NYC Token" aimed at combating antisemitism and anti-Americanism, showcasing the growing intersection between politics and crypto.

Bitcoin Faces Fresh Test as Fed Feud with Trump Escalates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into the central bank's activities, including renovations, amid escalating tensions with President Trump. The subpoenas mark a serious escalation in the ongoing feud between Powell and Trump over interest rates and economic policies.

Gold, Silver Spike To Record Highs Amid Fed Independence Concerns

Gold and silver prices surged to new record highs as investors reevaluated the Federal Reserve's independence amid a reported criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell. The market response reflects concerns over potential political influence on monetary policy decisions.

SEC Pushes Back on PENGU and T. Rowe Crypto ETF Decisions as Grayscale Awaits Options Approval

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prolonged the review periods for two new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and opened a public comment period for options tied to a third fund. These regulatory changes reflect the SEC's continued scrutiny of products expanding beyond regular Bitcoin and Ether exposures, amid growing interest from asset managers in diversifying their crypto investments.

Strategy Buys Another $1.25B in Bitcoin, Lifting Holdings Past 687,000 BTC

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has disclosed purchasing an additional 13,627 bitcoin, totaling about $1.25 billion at an average price of $91,519 per coin. With this latest transaction, Strategy now holds 687,410 bitcoin, making it the largest corporate holder in the market, representing over 3% of bitcoin's fixed supply.

Political Tensions Lift Gold as Bitcoin’s Rally Fades

Bitcoin briefly joined a rally in gold and silver sparked by U.S. political tensions, but failed to hold its gains. Options activity and persistent selling pressure suggest traders are pushing bullish expectations further out.

Standard Chartered Plans to Establish Crypto Brokerage Business

Standard Chartered Bank is planning to establish a cryptocurrency prime brokerage through its venture capital arm, SC Ventures. The service will include custody, financing, and market access, although it is still in the early stages of preparation.

Solana Whale Wallet Activity Causes Significant Price Drop

A Solana whale wallet, known as 8Ldjm, reactivated after a 30-day dormancy, selling approximately $1 million worth of WhiteWhale tokens within 15 minutes. This led to a 20% price drop for the token, impacting the market significantly.

BitGo Files for IPO on NYSE, Aiming to Raise $201 Million

Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has filed for an IPO in the U.S., planning to issue 11.8 million shares with a price range of $15 to $17 per share. The IPO could potentially raise up to $201 million, with BitGo being one of the largest crypto asset custodians in the country.

70 Economists Urge EU to ‘Let the Public Interest Prevail’ on Digital Euro

Seventy economists are calling on EU lawmakers to support a public digital euro to protect Europe's monetary sovereignty from private stablecoins and foreign payment firms.

What You Need to Know About India’s New Crypto User Verification Rules

India's Financial Intelligence Unit has implemented stricter compliance requirements for cryptocurrency platforms, mandating enhanced identity verification through live selfie authentication and geographic location data during onboarding.

Source: KLEA News