Bitpanda is preparing for a Frankfurt listing in 2026, seeking a valuation of €4–5 billion. The Austria-based platform is reportedly working with Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank, and could launch as early as the first quarter. Recent European approvals, including a MiCA license in Germany and FCA clearance in the UK, bolster its case.

Bitcoin is trading within an ascending channel, with bulls defending both the 50-week and 50-day moving averages as support while price trends higher. ETF flows and liquidation data show strong spot and institutional demand, including a recent $753.8 million single-day ETF inflow and $174.5 million in liquidations that largely hit short positions, supporting the view that the uptrend could extend toward the $130,000 area.

On 15 January 2026, Visa began piloting stablecoin funding and payouts on Visa Direct through BVNK. The program lets select businesses send or receive transfers in stablecoins alongside fiat, with Visa Direct handling around $1.7 trillion annually and BVNK processing more than $30 billion in stablecoin transactions each year. The rollout is limited to approved markets.

On 14 January 2026, Ran Neuner said during an appearance on Paul Barron Network that he prefers PENGU rather than XRP as his altcoin pick going into 2026, highlighting the potential of less crowded assets. He linked crypto performance to trends in commodities such as gold, silver, and copper, argued that Bitcoin's gains may be smaller than in previous cycles but still meaningful, and questioned the idea of a strict four-year halving cycle.

On 14 January 2026, analyst Benjamin Cowen argued that the current crypto upswing lacks the broad participation that defined the 2020–2021 bull market. He highlighted a multi‑year decline in the Advance Decline Index for the top 100 cryptocurrencies, defensive flows into Bitcoin, and liquidity dilution across a growing number of altcoins as key reasons market breadth has weakened.

On 14 January 2026, Polygon Labs agreed to acquire U.S. crypto payments firm Coinme and wallet infrastructure provider Sequence in deals worth more than $250 million. The move is aimed at building a full-stack, regulated payments platform that links stablecoin settlements, licensed fiat rails, and embedded wallets for enterprises.

On 12 January 2026 at 22:25, BitMine Immersion reported holding more than 4.16 million ETH, a stake valued at roughly $13 billion. The company also disclosed over 1.25 million ETH staked, with total crypto and cash nearing $14 billion. According to its latest update, steady weekly purchases have expanded its presence across Ethereum's validator ecosystem.

BitGo filed updated IPO documents with the U.S. SEC, advancing its plan to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BTGO. According to the filing, it will offer 11 million new Class A shares and 821,595 from existing holders at $15–$17, potentially raising up to $201 million and implying a roughly $1.96 billion valuation. The company first filed confidentially in September 2025.

On 12 January 2026, crypto traders are watching three key macro and policy catalysts: U.S. CPI, PPI and the Senate's review of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. CPI and PPI readings could shift expectations for 2026 rate cuts and near-term volatility across Bitcoin and altcoins. The Clarity Act's progress may shape longer-term sentiment by signaling whether U.S. regulation is moving toward clearer oversight of digital assets.