In January 2026, RootData reported a total of 52 publicly disclosed crypto venture capital projects, marking a 15% decrease from the previous month and a 42% drop year-over-year. Despite the decline in project numbers, total funding surged to $1.46 billion, a 61% increase. Key highlights include stablecoin payment company Rain securing $250 million in funding, reaching a valuation of $1.95 billion. Additionally, BitGo completed its IPO at $18 per share, raising approximately $213 million and achieving a valuation exceeding $2 billion. The data indicates that stablecoin payments, compliant custody solutions, and on-chain issuance with traditional finance integration remain primary investment focuses.