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A16z Crypto Calls for 'More Nuanced' UK Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets
2.5.2023
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, better known as a16z, has called for a “more nuanced” approach to crypto regulations in the UK, saying the current don’t distinguish between risky centralized crypto systems and less risky decentralized systems....
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First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out
27.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Called Magi
19.4.2023
The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot
Today in Crypto: Intel Discontinues Bitcoin Mining Chips Production, a16z Crypto Teases a New Launch, LUKSO's Genesis Validator Deposit Smart Contract Going Live on Thursday
19.4.2023
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Chia Network Files for IPO With the SEC, Eyes Public Listing
15.4.2023
On Friday, Chia Network Inc. announced that it had submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting an initial public offering (IPO). The blockchain network company, founded by Bittorrent creator Bram Cohen, will initiate the...
Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch shut down by Bank of England
12.3.2023
Several U.K. venture capital firms have shown support for SVB UK stating it is a “trusted” partner and plays a "pivotal" role in supporting startups
a16z votes against proposal to deploy Uniswap V3 on BNB Chain
5.2.2023
The venture firm used its 15 million UNI holding against the deployment using the Wormhole bridge
Crypto Asset Aptos Soars to All-Time High, Increasing 391% in 30 Days
27.1.2023
During the past 30 days, the layer one blockchain asset aptos (APT) has risen 391.8% against the U.S. dollar. In the past seven days, Aptos has increased 123.7% after reaching an all-time high of $19.92 per unit on Jan. 26, 2023. The Role of Decentralized Finance, Infrastructure Support, and NFTs...
Africa Web3 games publisher Carry1st raises $27M
17.1.2023
VC firms Bitkraft Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz participated in the funding round, which aims to advance Web3 gaming in Africa
Top crypto funding stories of 2022
31.12.2022
2022 was a record-breaking year for blockchain and crypto VCs. Depending on who you ask, that's either a good thing or a bad thing
Web3 Privacy Layer Aztec Raises $100 Million in Series B Funding Round to Produce an Encrypted Version of Ethereum
19.12.2022
Aztec, a Web3 privacy layer, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by the Andreessen Horowitz subsidiary a16z crypto. The organization, which already offers privacy-based services for a slew of Ethereum-based apps, will now focus on constructing an encrypted version of Ethereum...
Andreessen Horowitz Flagship Crypto Fund Down 40% This Year
27.10.2022
Venture giant Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) flagship crypto fund has fallen 40% in the first half of this year alone, after it was set up as the crypto market peaked, according to a new report.
The 40% fall for the crypto-focused venture fund is much larger than the 10% to 20% drops seen in other...
Andreessen Horowitz loses billions of dollars but remains faithful to crypto
26.10.2022
a16z’ general partner Chris Dixon focuses on the entrepreneurial and developers’ activity, not on the prices
Proof-of-Stake L1 Blockchain Token Aptos Climbs Close to 20% Higher in 24 Hours
22.10.2022
Five days ago, the Aptos blockchain went live after the project received an influx of capital from venture capital (VC) firms and crypto exchanges like a16z, Binance, and FTX. During the past 24 hours, aptos (APT) is up more than 19% against the U.S. dollar and up 11.1% against bitcoin’s...
VC-Backed Blockchain Project Aptos Reveals Protocol’s ‘Mainnet Has Arrived’
18.10.2022
A new layer one blockchain network called Aptos announced the launch of its mainnet on Monday, following a slew of capital injections from a number of venture capital (VC) firms. The blockchain protocol, crafted with a Rust-centric programming language dubbed Move, is backed by VC companies such...
a16z leads $40M raise for decentralized knowledge protocol
3.10.2022
Golden, which has now raised roughly $60 million in cumulative funding, also receives a16z general partner Ali Yahya to its board
Report: Uniswap Seeks to Raise $200 Million in Fresh Capital at $1 Billion Valuation
1.10.2022
The largest decentralized exchange (dex) platform by global trade volume, Uniswap, is looking to raise between $100 and $200 million, according to a report citing people familiar with the company. The funding round is currently in a nascent stage as the report claims Uniswap has been...
Report: Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six Targets $177M for a Crypto-Centric Fund Called Kryptós
31.8.2022
According to a recent report, the venture capital firm founded by Alexis Ohanian, Seven Seven Six, is planning to raise $177 million for a new crypto-centric fund. The new Seven Seven Six fund called Kryptós will concentrate on investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum. Seven...
Metaverse Startup Ready Player Me Raises $56 Million in Series B Led by Andreessen Horowitz
23.8.2022
The AI-generated avatar creation cross-platform for the metaverse, Ready Player Me, has raised $56 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The startup’s co-founder and CEO Timmu Tõke says the funding will be used to scale the cross-platform metaverse...
Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Can Shift Power Away From Big Internet Companies: Report
23.8.2022
The high-profile venture capitalist group has said that Web3 and cryptocurrencies can disrupt the concentration of internet power gathered by big tech companies