KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Published: January 23, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from January 22, 2026.

World Liberty Financial’s Latest Partner Launches SPACE Token Tomorrow

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is set to launch the SPACE token in partnership with Spacecoin, a project focused on building a decentralized satellite-based internet network. Binance Alpha will be the first platform to list the token, combining blockchain payments with low-Earth-orbit satellites.

River Soars 40% After Justin Sun Backs DeFi Project

The DeFi token jumped after River announced an expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure.

South Korea’s Benchmark Index Hits Historic Milestone Despite Global Market Turmoil

South Korea’s Kospi index crossed the 5,000 mark for the first time, defying global market turbulence caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland takeover ambitions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana See ‘Greenland Dip’, Top Analyst Says

Bitcoin's recovery faces resistance, prompting concerns of further downside, as markets shift to a headline-driven environment due to geopolitical uncertainty linked to recent rhetoric from the Trump administration regarding Greenland. Analyst DonAlt warns of a choppy trading environment influenced by news flow.

Gold Hits $4.9K/Oz For The First Time In History

Gold has reached a historic milestone, hitting $4.9K per ounce for the first time ever, as reported by Degen News. This significant surge in gold prices reflects ongoing market dynamics and investor sentiment.

Brazilian Police Seize $126M in Major Crypto Money Laundering Operation Raids

Brazilian police have successfully dismantled a crypto-powered money laundering network, freezing or confiscating assets worth $126 million. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on the illicit use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering activities, showcasing increased law enforcement efforts in the crypto space.

Federal Reserve Likely to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Stable Inflation

Recent inflation data indicates that inflation remains persistent yet stable at current levels. This suggests that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting, leading to a steady rates environment in the near term.

AI Firm Secures $500 Million Onchain Credit Facility Using Tokenized Collateral

An AI infrastructure company has obtained a groundbreaking onchain credit facility worth up to $500 million by using GPU hardware as tokenized collateral. This innovative method bypasses traditional banks and credit checks, enabling quicker access to capital and showcasing blockchain technology's application in financing physical assets within the AI and cryptocurrency sectors.

Bitcoin is About to Hit the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Stress Tests, Creating a Massive Capital Risk for Regulated Banks

Pierre Rochard's proposal for the Federal Reserve to include Bitcoin in its stress tests raises questions about the Fed's potential adoption of Bitcoin as a stress-test variable due to significant exposure through custody, derivatives, and other services. This move could lead to modeling BTC price shocks similar to equity drawdowns or credit spreads, reflecting the evolving landscape of digital assets in financial systems.

BitGo Prices IPO Above Range, Eyes $2B+ Valuation

BitGo priced its IPO at $18 per share, aiming to raise $212M in the first major crypto listing of 2026.

Ruble-Backed Stablecoin Processed Over $100B Despite Sanctions

A ruble-backed stablecoin named A7A5, tied to sanctioned Russian financial networks, processed over $100 billion in onchain transactions within a year, offering an alternative amidst Western sanctions.

Wirex Limited Raises the Bar on Transparency With Candid 2025 Report

Wirex Limited has released its 2025 Transparency Report, showcasing how it prevented over £630,000 in suspected illicit funds from entering the financial system. This move towards transparency sets a new standard in the industry, providing clear evidence of the company's efforts to combat financial crime.

Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $311 Billion Amid Crypto Downturn

Despite a general decline in the cryptocurrency market, the stablecoin market cap has reached over $311 billion, with Tether (USDT) and USDC leading in supply. Regulatory uncertainties persist, but new players like World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin have contributed to this market expansion.

Source: KLEA News