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Crypto Long & Short: Markets at Highs, Crypto Still Waiting
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Josh Olszewicz of Canary Capital writes about equities, liquidity and crypto’s early — but still tentative — signs of a bullish turn. Then, Joshua de Vos examines ten major blockchain ecosystems and the trends to watch as we head into 2026.

Bybit Pay links with digital wallets Yape, Plin to offer crypto payments in Peru
Users can spend stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies which are automatically converted into Peruvian soles at the point of sale.

Bitcoin could rise to $100,000, analysts say: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 14, 2026

Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me
The investment strengthens Bit2Me's capital structure and supports its regulatory ambitions in Europe and Latin America.

Bitcoin rallies past $93,000 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts
The largest cryptocurrency is now facing a key "resistance" zone at $93,500-$95,000, which has capped its price for nearly two months.

Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
The LUIXX fund has been modified to hold short-term US Treasuries and meet stablecoin reserve standards. The DIGXX fund now offers an onchain share class.

BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance
The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain's throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF.

Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 13, 2026

Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering
The SPAC will focus on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets.

Ukraine blocks Polymarket in wider online gambling crackdown
Polymarket is already restricted in 33 countries.

