Applying for a license from New York State Trust Bank means transforming yourself into a compliant gateway to the on-chain world.

Catena Labs announces the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round, led by Acrew Capital and a16z Crypto, with participation from Breyer Capital, General Catalyst, QED, and others. The valuation was not disclosed. Its AI agent security execution financial trading tool is now an open invitation-only platform, allowing users to set transfer rules such as spending limits, payee targets, and fund caps. The company is applying for a New York State Trust Bank license from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to obtain support for payment processing and customer fund supervision; previously, in 2025, it completed an $18 million seed round led by a16z Crypto.