KLEA Crypto Daily: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Published: January 14, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 13, 2026.

Bitcoin May Surge to $106,000 if It Breaks $94,000 Barrier

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin could quickly rise to $106,000 if it surpasses the $94,000 mark, as stated by an agent for the '1011 Insider Whale' on the X platform.

Polygon Labs Snaps up Coinme and Sequence to Build US-Regulated Crypto Payments Stack

Polygon Labs has acquired U.S.-based crypto firms Coinme and Sequence in a deal valued at more than $250 million, signaling a sharp pivot toward regulated onchain payments infrastructure. This move positions Polygon Labs to operate as a U.S.-regulated payments platform, targeting banks and fintechs.

Monero Tops All-Time Price High as Privacy Coins Rip Higher

Monero (XMR) hits an all-time price high, leading the surge in privacy coins while Zcash (ZEC) stalls. Other privacy coins see gains, with Monero trading at $661 per coin.

Justlend DAO Reports Significant Growth in Total Value Locked

JustLend DAO, a decentralized lending protocol on the TRON network, has seen its total value locked surpass $6.92 billion, with a deposit volume of $4.15 billion and a total borrowing amount of $215 million. This growth highlights JustLend DAO's robust presence in the DeFi market, offering efficient on-chain lending services globally.

Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Signals at Least 50% BTC Price Gains by March

Bitcoin is projected to outperform gold in 2026, with predictions pointing to a potential rally pushing BTC price to $144,000. This analysis is based on liquidity expansion and cycle fractals, indicating significant gains for Bitcoin in the near future.

Standard Chartered Targets $40K Ethereum by 2030, Calls 2026 the ‘Year of Ethereum’

Global bank Standard Chartered has raised its long-term forecast for Ethereum, projecting the cryptocurrency’s price could reach $40,000 by 2030. The bank also identified 2026 as the ‘Year of Ethereum’, suggesting it could outshine Bitcoin due to adoption, infrastructure maturation, and institutional interest.

Bitget's Cumulative Trading Volume for Tokenized Stocks Nears $1 Billion

Bitget's cumulative trading volume for tokenized stocks is approaching $1 billion, with its December 2025 trading volume making up 89.1% of Ondo's global market.

BTC Price Prediction: Targets $95,000 by February Amid Technical Consolidation

Bitcoin is predicted to reach $95,000 by February, with a short-term target of $94,500. Analysts are closely monitoring key levels for potential bullish breakout.

Source: KLEA News