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Decentralized chatbots, gov’t bonds onchain — a16z’s 2025 crypto trends

[Dec 4 8:30 PM] Venture capital firm a16z sees use cases powered by AI and blockchain technologies among growth drivers in 2025.

Decentralized AI Society plans regulatory pilot, venture fund: Co-founder

[Nov 25 8:22 PM] The nonprofit’s overarching goal is resisting the centralization of AI models, co-founder Michael Casey said.

ai16z token rockets 50% after nod from top venture firm

[Nov 18 9:50 PM] An X post from a16z's chief technology officer helped send the AI-led DAO’s token soaring. 

a16z sees ‘greater flexibility to experiment’ with crypto under Trump

[Nov 11 3:51 AM] Legal and policy experts from the crypto arm of a16z are confident that “the future of crypto in the US is bright.” 

Andreessen Horowitz Donates $23M to Crypto Super Pac Fairshake for 2026 Elections

[Nov 4 3:18 PM] The 2024 U.S. presidential election isn’t over yet, but politically-minded crypto companies have already turned their attention to fundraising for the 2026 midterm elections.

Crypto titans back clothing firm’s suit against SEC’s ‘unwritten’ rules

[Oct 31 5:43 AM] Coinbase, a16z, Multicoin Capital and Paradigm filed an amicus brief supporting Beba and DeFi Education Fund’s preemptive lawsuit against the SEC.

Crypto Usage Setting Records Amid Regulatory Uncertainty, A16z Says in Report

[Oct 16 4:00 PM] The report highlights a dramatic increase in blockchain activity, with 220 million addresses interacting with the technology at least once in September, triple the number in late 2023.

a16z-backed onchain messaging platform Towns officially launches

[Oct 15 1:07 PM] The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app.

a16z exec: Stablecoin regulatory clarity needed to avoid ‘FTX-level issue’

[Oct 9 5:49 PM] Chris Dixon is bullish on stablecoins but says Europe is currently leading the United States in protecting consumers and investors.

Coinbase’s ‘Stand With Crypto’ creates NFT legal defense fund

[Sep 13 8:07 PM] Coinbase has emerged as a vocal advocate for the crypto industry in the face of ongoing regulatory crackdowns in the United States.

Pip Labs Raises $80 Million at a $2.25 Billion Valuation to Protect IP via Blockchain

[Aug 23 5:30 AM] Pip Labs has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by VC firm A16z, reaching a valuation of $2.25 billion. The round aims to extend the development of Story, a blockchain aiming to tokenize and protect what Pip Labs calls the…

PIP Labs secures $80M for Story Protocol, valuation hits $2.25B

[Aug 21 4:44 PM] Story Protocol’s Series B was co-led by a16z Crypto and Polychain Capital. The funds were targeted at developing its L1 blockchain, designed for IP tokenization.

Blackbird, Web3 Startup From Resy Co-Founder, Wants Diners to Pay for Meals in Crypto

[Jul 30 1:00 PM] Blackbird Pay would allow diners to pay for their food using $FLY, the cryptocurrency that doubles as loyalty points in Blackbird's restaurant rewards system.

Crypto-Friendly VC Andreessen Horowitz Backs Trump Campaign

[Jul 17 3:55 AM] Marc Andreessen, co-founder of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, citing Trump’s policies as more favorable for the tech industry and…

A16z Boosts Crypto's Election Fund by Another $25M to Seek Friendly Congress

[May 30 9:35 AM] A $25 million donation from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) hit the campaign coffers of the industry's U.S. political action committee (PAC), according to a Thursday announcement from the firm, putting the amount raised by some of crypto's biggest names…

Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'

[Apr 9 10:00 AM] 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

[Apr 4 8:44 AM] 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

[Mar 26 9:00 AM] 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

[Mar 21 10:00 AM] The leading shared sequencer firm said it would further invest in its products as well as additional hires.

Wyoming Grants DAOs New Legal Structure

[Mar 8 4:06 PM] 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

[Mar 8 2:31 PM]

Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto

[Jan 31 10:32 AM] 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

[Dec 18, 2023 8:08 AM] Prominent cryptocurrency companies and investors intend to support pro-cryptocurrency candidates during the 2024 U.S. election cycle.

US politician uses AI campaign caller ahead of 2024 elections: Report

[Dec 18, 2023 7:52 AM] The AI campaign caller bot goes by the name Ashley and is trained off internet data which allows her to have an infinite number of real-time conversations with voters.

a16z reveals lobbying plan: Throw money at tech-forward politicians

[Dec 14, 2023 7:29 PM] 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

[Dec 7, 2023 10:59 PM] 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

[Nov 28, 2023 9:00 AM] 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

[Sep 18, 2023 9:26 PM] 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

[Aug 11, 2023 8:18 PM] 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

[Jul 27, 2023 7:00 AM] 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.