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a16z Outlines 5 Blockchain Solutions for AI Agent Infrastructure Gap
Andreessen Horowitz researchers identify identity, payments, and governance as critical gaps where crypto rails can enable AI agents as economic actors.
A16z Supports CFTC in Legal Clash Over Prediction Markets
A16z backs the CFTC, arguing federal law overrides state bans on prediction markets like Kalshi, citing liquidity and price discovery benefits.
A16z Says 'Stablecoin' Term Outdated as Sector Hits $321B
Andreessen Horowitz's Robert Hackett calls for a rethink on the term 'stablecoin,' arguing the technology has evolved into core financial infrastructure.
A16z Crypto Launches $2.2B Fund Targeting Stablecoins and Tokenization
Andreessen Horowitz raises $2.2B for its fifth crypto fund, focusing on stablecoins, perpetual futures, and tokenized assets amid venture capital's ongoing interest in blockchain.
Institutional Interest in Crypto Grows as Bitcoin ETFs Top $1B
Institutional investors are driving crypto growth via Bitcoin ETFs, prediction markets, and tokenized finance. BTC hits $80K amid surging inflows.
a16Z to Establish Crypto Research Lab
Wallet Street Venture Capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16Z) established its own crypto research lab to conduct blockchain-related academic research.
a16z Continues to Deposit Maker (MKR) to Coinbase
a16z deposits more MKR to Coinbase, now holding $6M in MKR. An unidentified whale also moved $4.85M MKR to Binance.
a16z Floats $600m Gaming Fund
After more than a decade of actively investing in the gaming industry, investment giant, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) wants to further exert its influence in the space
Meta Alumni Owned Layer-1 Protocol Aptos Raises $200m from a16z
Former Meta Platforms Inc staff, led by Mo Shaikh, have raised $200 million in a strategic funding round for its new startup Aptos.
Andreessen Horowitz Hires Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz To Bolster Regulatory Expansion
The appointment of Brian Quintenz shows a sign of growing importance of compliance and regulation at Andreessen Horowitz.
Entropy Closes $25M Seed Round for Building Decentralized Custody Platform
Entropy announced that the crypto asset firm has closed a $25 million seed round, The Block reported.
Breaking: Coinbase, a16z, and Ledger Back New Texas Alliance Advocating for Clear Digital Asset Regulations
The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, backed by industry leaders like a16z crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase, Ledger, and Paradigm, is launching a campaign to establish transparent and consistent digital asset regulations in Texas. The alliance aims to provide insights and guidance to regulators and industry stakeholders, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. The alliance is expected to grow and play a more influential role in the Texas legislative process.