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Venture capital firm a16z Crypto has acquired an additional $55 million worth of LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, according to an announcement on X. The newly purchased tokens will be subject to a three-year lockup period, demonstrating the firm’s long-term commitment…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will host the third in its four-part roundtable series on April 25, this time zeroing in on crypto custody. On April 16, the U.S. SEC announced the agenda and panelists for the upcoming April…
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AI-powered asset management platform Glider hopes to offer a non-custodial solutions that makes trading easier for new users.
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Crypto industry continues its push for more favorable regulation, this time targeting airdrops.
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AI agent tokens are rallying, led by Fartcoin and Clankerbase. Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), the biggest AI agent memecoin, has surged 26 % to $0.57 with over $165 million in trading volume. A small-cap token Clankeronbase (CLANKER) recorded an even bigger surge…
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When SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce released her statement on February 21, 2025, titled “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here,” it didn’t read like a typical piece of regulatory commentary. The title, a nod to Bob Dylan’s “All Along…
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Cryptocurrency scammers are targeting Phantom Wallet users via malicious pop-ups that look like genuine update requests. According to Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer, phishing scammers are using a new tactic to drain Phantom Wallets by tricking users into signing fake…
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Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley-based venture capital giant, is planning a pullback from the crypto investing market in the United Kingdom, the Financial Times has reported. Per the report, the crypto arm a16z is closing its London office, with the…
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Marc Andreessen has called himself the "unpaid intern" of the DOGE in a podcast. At the same time, ai16z has confirmed plans of merging Eliza version two with the main.
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ai16z advisor Sam Gao has unveiled the technical whitepaper for Eliza, an open-source AI agent operating system. Per a Jan. 14 X post from Gao, the white paper was written by Shaw, the founder of ElizaOS, alongside contributors from other…
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From mobile wallets to transaction fees, a16z crypto breaks down the top indicators shaping the crypto landscape in 2025. The year 2024 was transformative for the crypto space as activity reached all-time highs, transaction fees dropped, stablecoins found practical use…
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Following the introduction of its new advisors, the Eliza Wakes Up ecosystem token $ai16z has seen significant accumulation by large investors.
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Compound Finance has launched a $1 million bug bounty program on Immunefi to strengthen its protocol’s security. Cryptocurrency lending protocol Compound Finance has introduced a bug bounty program offering rewards of up to $1 million, in partnership with Immunefi, to…
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Former commissioner and current Chief of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, is reportedly in the running to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under the Trump administration. According to a Bloomberg report, insider sources who wish to stay anonymous…
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Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—a16z—released an optimistic note to the crypto industry on Nov. 11, addressing the industry’s future and highlighting new opportunities for regulatory clarity, innovation, and growth in the U.S. The letter’s message to builders? It’s a promising…
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Andreessen Horowitz’s digital asset division, a16z crypto, said it would provide $23 million to support digital asset policy formation after the U.S. generation elections.
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Skyfire, a payments platform founded by former Ripple developers, raised $9.5 million in a seed funding round led by Coinbase Ventures and a16z’s Crypto Startup Accelerator. The company focuses on building a payment infrastructure designed for AI agents, which are...
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The decentralized finance ecosystem continues to grow despite recent challenges as overall crypto usage hits record levels, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) said in a new report. In its “State of Crypto” report published on Oct. 16, a16z noted...
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Crypto software provider Talos Trading is reportedly set to double its workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on the area’s regulatory landscape. Talos Trading, a crypto trading software provider based in New York, is set to double its workforce in...
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Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto fund has partnered with Stand With Crypto and OpenSea to create the Creator Legal Defense Fund. According to releases from OpenSea and a16z, this initiative is designed to provide legal support and consultation to artists and...
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Andreessen Horowitz closes Miami office, raising questions about the city’s crypto future The $43 billion firm, known for its significant investments in technology and crypto, opened the office in 2022, intending to support Miami’s growing reputation as a tech hub....
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PIP Labs, the core contributor to layer-1 network Story Protocol, has raised $80 million to build an ecosystem where creators can “grow their IP in the age of AI.” Programmable IP Labs, the mastermind behind the blockchain startup Story Protocol,...
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Decentralized crypto lender Morpho has announced a $50 million strategic round backed by a16z and Coinbase Ventures among other top crypto venture capital firms. On August 1, 2024, Morpho disclosed that Ribbit Capital, an early-stage VC investor whose portfolio includes...
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Web3-focused venture firm A16z Crypto doubled its donation amount to major blockchain super PAC Fairshake.
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The blockchain gaming sector witnessed an unprecedented influx of investment capital in April, securing $988 million in funding. Although the first quarter of 2024 saw a cautious approach with a total of $288 million raised among blockchain gaming startups, the...
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a16z crypto’s CTO, Eddy Lazzarin, warns that memecoins are reshaping perceptions of the market, likening their resemblance to a risky casino. Memecoins are more akin to a “risky casino” than to a useful product, as they badly affect the crypto...
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A new crypto startup Neoclassic Capital founded by former employees from Goldman Sachs, BlockTower raised funding from Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Jeff Vinik. A pair of alumni from banking giant Goldman Sachs, BlockTower Capital secured funding for their new...
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Venture capital veterans as well as crypto management firms have lined up to back 1kx’s new fund focused on crypto consumer apps. Crypto investment firm that specializes in ecosystem growth 1kx has oversubscribed its early-stage venture fund to back crypto...
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In early December 2021, a Kickstarter crowdfunding startup received an investment offer in exchange for transforming into a web3 company.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, is recalibrating its investment strategy. The company is aiming to raise $6.9 billion for new funds with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). This shift puts the brakes on its crypto...
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Venture capital firms have shown a growing interest in cryptocurrency startups, with February witnessing a significant uptick in investments.
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As U.S. elections gear up, crypto businesses funnel funds into a political action committee, backing crypto-friendly candidates. Crypto exchange Coinbase, venture firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Electric Capital, as well as fintech company Ripple, have collectively contributed tens of millions...
