Cork raised $5.5M led by a16z CSX and Road Capital to build risk markets for tokenized‑asset stress events, with vault and issuer integrations coming soon.
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/a16z-csx-backs-5-5m-seed-round-for-rwa-risk-startup-cork/
#Crypto #RWA #DeFi #Web3

Strategy keeps buying bitcoin, adding 2,932 BTC for $264M between January 20 and 25.
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/strategy-buys-264m-bitcoin-holdings-top-712000-btc/
#Crypto #Bitcoin #MarketNews #BTCWatch

Markets steadied after Trump paused Greenland tariffs. Bitcoin topped $91K, Ethereum $3K, but volatility stayed high with $1B+ in liquidations.
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/ethereum-tops-3000-as-crypto-rebounds-after-tariff-pause/
#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum #MarketWatch

Verizon has officially closed its 20 billion dollar deal to acquire Frontier, adding a fast growing fiber network and expanding broadband access across 31 states. 
https://catenaa.com/industries/telecom/verizon-closes-20-billion-frontier-deal-to-expand-broadband-reach/
#TelecomTalk #Verizon

Elliptic’s latest analysis suggests Iran’s central bank accumulated over 500 million dollars in USDT to stabilize the rial and transact.
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/iran-amassed-500m-in-usdt-to-bypass-banking-limits-elliptic-says/
#CryptoTalk #USDT #Iran #BlockchainInsights

Vietnam is opening its crypto exchange licensing process with a 10 trillion dong capital rule and a cap on foreign ownership. 
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/vietnam-opens-crypto-exchange-licensing-with-400m-capital-rule/
#CryptoTalk #Vietnam #RegulatoryUpdate

Analysts expect nine tech firms to explore 2026 IPOs as markets recover. SpaceX, Strava, Verkada, Crusoe Energy, OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Stripe and Revolut all appear on the list. 
https://catenaa.com/industries/financials/nine-tech-firms-poised-for-2026-ipos/
#TechTalk

Boundless is integrating Bitcoin as a settlement and verification layer for ZK proofs from Ethereum and Base. 
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/boundless-integrates-bitcoin-as-settlement-layer-for-zk-proofs-on-ethereum-and-base/
#CryptoTalk #Bitcoin #ZKtechnology

Berkshire has officially registered its 27.5 percent Kraft Heinz stake, giving the company room to reduce the position if needed. 
https://catenaa.com/industries/financials/berkshire-registers-28-kraft-heinz-stake-as-abel-moves-to-unwind-buffett-era-deal/
#FinanceTalk #Berkshire #KraftHeinz

Crypto executives in India are calling for changes to the 1 percent TDS and 30 percent tax.
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/indias-crypto-industry-pushes-for-tax-relief-ahead-of-union-budget/
#CryptoIndia #PolicyTalk #Budget2026

DAC8 is officially live in the EU. Crypto platforms must now identify users and report activity across member states. 
https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/eus-dac8-crypto-tax-law-takes-effect-ending-anonymous-exchange-activity/
#DAC8 #CryptoPolicy #EUcrypto