The release is the product of a16z’s first foray into deep tech research.
DAOs Beware: Neo-Imperialism Is on the Rise in Crypto-Land
Wyoming’s new legal entities for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations sets up legal entities that cheapens the idea of creating protocols that work independent of nation states, Martin Schmidt writes.
A16z-Backed Protocol Unveils U.S. Dollar Stablecoin Passing Yield from RWA and DeFi
Angle also aims to establish a forex hub offering seamless conversion between its dollar and euro-pegged stablecoins.
Espresso Systems Raises $28M in Fresh Funds, Led By A16z Crypto
The shared sequencer leading firm said that the round would further invests in their products as well as additional hires.
Wyoming Grants DAOs New Legal Structure
Wyoming has established a new legal framework for in-state decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) nonprofits that has crypto investment giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) calling the state an “oasis.”
Wyoming’s New DAO Bill Gives Crypto a Boost to Sweep Out Internet Incumbents
Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto
The renowned a16z VC talks to Daniel Kuhn about his new book, “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.”
Ripple, Coinbase, a16z invest $78M in pro-crypto PAC ahead of US elections
Prominent cryptocurrency companies and investors intend to support pro-cryptocurrency candidates during the 2024 U.S. election cycle.
a16z reveals lobbying plan: Throw money at tech-forward politicians
Ben Horowitz, one of the firm’s founders, has pledged to support any politician that helps push crypto and AI technology forward.
Bitcoin new high set for late 2024, Binance to lose top spot, predicts VanEck
Next year will see Binance lose its leadership position, a U.S. recession, new stablecoin market cap highs and a new peak price for Bitcoin, according to asset manager VanEck.
A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in $5M Seed Round
Setter aims to address “the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies,” making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users.
Former Andreessen Horowitz execs launch Bastion after $25M funding round
The Web3 startup came out of stealth mode after a seed funding round led by a16z crypto, enabling firms to integrate web3 infrastructure into their existing enterprise technologies.
U.S. Senator Lummis, Crypto Lobbyists Urge Court to Dismiss SEC’s Coinbase Lawsuit
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), a number of crypto lobbying organizations and a group of professors called on a federal court to dismiss a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Friday.
Coinbase, a16z-Backed ‘Cash-Like’ Crypto Wallet Beam Goes Live
Where most wallets require signing up, performing a degree of KYC checks, Beam users can send payments simply by using a link to a QR code. Thus it is aiming to create the closest possible equivalent to using crypto like cash.
Paradigm Moves $3.5M in MakerDAO’s MKR Tokens Following Peer a16z’s Maneuver
Paradigm Capital’s transfer follows venture capital firm a16z depositing $7 million of MKR to Coinbase.
Venture Capital Firm a16z Unloads $7M of MKR Tokens as Price Soars
Lending platform Maker’s governance tokens soared to near one-year high prices last week prior to the transactions.
VC Funding in Web3 Plummets 76%: Crunchbase Data
In the second quarter of 2023, Web3 startups raised just over $1.8 billion, compared to $7.5 billion during the same period last year.
Snoop Dogg and a16z Back Web3 Music Platform Sound’s $20M Funding Round
The company aims to help artists make a living for their music by minting their songs on-chain and selling them directly to fans.
A16z, ARK Invest Back $37M Round for Mythical Games
Crypto asset manager Scytale Digital led the Series C extension round for the NFL Rivals creator.
A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.
The venture capital firm plans to use the office, which will open later this year, to fund growth in the crypto and startup ecosystems in the U.K. and Europe.