Venture capitalists invested $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency companies in January 2026, marking a 14% increase from the same month last year, despite a decrease in the number of funding events from 85 to 60. Major investors included BNY Mellon, Fidelity, Citadel Securities, and Bain Capital, alongside crypto-focused funds like Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Fund and YZi Labs. Significant investments were made in U.S.-based stablecoin, payments, and infrastructure companies, as regulatory clarity improved. Notable fundraising events included Rain's $250 million Series B round led by Iconiq Capital, BitGo's $213 million IPO, and LMAX Group's $150 million strategic investment led by Ripple, highlighting the growing institutional interest in compliant crypto solutions.