PANews reported on January 6th that, according to The Block, crypto data platform The Tie announced its acquisition of staking service provider Stakin, which manages over $1 billion in entrusted assets, through a cash-and-equity deal. This marks The Tie's first acquisition and signifies its official entry into the crypto infrastructure sector. Estonia-based Stakin operates non-custodial staking services across more than 40 blockchains. The team will be fully integrated into The Tie, while the business will continue to operate independently.