KLEA Crypto Daily: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Published: January 11, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 10, 2026.

Starknet Explains What Went Wrong Behind Monday’s Mainnet Outage

The team behind Starknet has published a post-mortem explaining the cause of a brief mainnet disruption that occurred on Monday. The issue stemmed from a mismatch in network state between two core components, leading to incorrect transaction executions.

Islamic Coin Rockets 470% in 24 Hours on Ethiq Launch

Islamic Coin staged a dramatic rally, surging 470% within 24 hours before stabilizing. The native utility token of the HAQQ network, ISLM, saw significant market rally following its launch on Ethiq Layer 2 Mainnet.

Betterment Warns Users After Fake Crypto Promotion Message Circulates

Betterment has warned customers about a fake cryptocurrency promotion message circulating, advising them to ignore unauthorized messages promoting a time-limited crypto offer. The message encouraged recipients to send Bitcoin or Ether to listed wallet addresses with promises of triple returns, resembling common crypto scam tactics.

Bitcoin Could Hit $53.4 Million by 2050 as Adoption Grows, VanEck Says

Global asset manager VanEck predicts a potential surge in Bitcoin's price, projecting it could reach as high as $53.4 million by 2050. This optimistic forecast is based on a compound annual growth rate of 29% for Bitcoin over the next 25 years, envisioning significant adoption in both domestic and international trades.

Ethereum Staking Landscape Shifts with Institutional Influx

Ethereum's staking sector has experienced a significant shift as institutional investors, led by BitMine and new ETFs, saturate the network. This surge has caused a bottleneck, leading to delays of about a month for new participants to start earning staking rewards.

Ethereum Price Flirts With 9% Risk and 12% Hope, What Tips the Balance?

Ethereum's price is in a tense zone, down nearly 1% in 24 hours and facing a 30-day decline of around 3.6%. Traders are split on the direction due to the balance of risks, with Ethereum trading inside a bearish pattern that could lead to a 9% downside move or a 12% upside move.

New BlackRock Report Exposes a Historic Shift in Crypto

BlackRock's 2026 Global Outlook highlights stablecoins as foundational rails for the market, expanding beyond exchanges into mainstream payment systems. This shift could lead to stablecoins becoming a settlement rail alongside traditional finance, raising questions about which blockchains will dominate in final settlement and collateral.

Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds

Stablecoin transaction volumes reached a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption, with USDC leading transaction flows and USDT dominating market value.

Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion

Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, enabling the scaling of compliant digital asset payments, expanding its London presence, and positioning its payments platform at the forefront of the UK's evolving cross-border finance landscape.

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health for Enhanced User Wellness

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health, a specialized AI experience designed to integrate securely with personal health data, enhancing user engagement and decision-making in health-related matters.

Source: KLEA News