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Phantom crypto wallet raises $150M in Series C at $3B valuation

[Jan 17 12:33 AM] Phantom said the $150 million funding round accelerates Phantom’s mission to become the world’s biggest consumer finance platform.

Ex-Paradigm investor raises $75M for new frontier-tech venture firm

[Dec 13, 2024 5:55 AM] Former Paradigm investment partner Casey Caruso’s Topology was backed by Andreessen Horowitz executives, an OpenAI founder and Paris Hilton.

Nike-owned NFT wearables RTFKT to sunset in January

[Dec 2, 2024 11:12 PM] The Nike-owned company received investment funding from Andreessen Horowitz during the peak of NFT summer in 2021.

Lawsuits could be catastrophic for DAOs if denied ‘limited liability’

[Nov 27, 2024 2:30 PM] The VC firms sued in a California case were active in DAO management, much like general partners, said the court. They could face hefty lawsuits.

ai16z token rockets 50% after nod from top venture firm

[Nov 18, 2024 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, 2024 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.” 

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

[Oct 16, 2024 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, 2024 1:07 PM] The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app.

Crypto-Friendly VC Andreessen Horowitz Backs Trump Campaign

[Jul 17, 2024 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…

Pantera Capital seeks $1B for a new crypto fund: Report

[Apr 25, 2024 10:58 PM] The Pantera Fund V will invest in a range of blockchain-based assets and is slated for launch in April 2025.

DAOs Beware: Neo-Imperialism Is on the Rise in Crypto-Land

[Apr 4, 2024 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, 2024 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, 2024 10:00 AM] The leading shared sequencer firm said it would further invest in its products as well as additional hires.

Eigen Labs, Developer Behind Restaking Protocol EigenLayer, Raises $100M From A16z Crypto

[Feb 22, 2024 8:30 AM] The pioneering restaking project EigenLayer, led by Sreeram Kannan, isn't even live but investors are piling in. A16z Crypto is affiliated with the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Blockchain-Focused Super Pac Raises Millions From Crypto Magnates in January  

[Feb 21, 2024 10:00 AM] According to a recent report, a super political action committee (PAC) focused on the cryptocurrency industry has secured $4.9 million in contributions from Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss. Additionally, the super PAC named Fairshake…

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.

Crypto startup Bastion secures money transmitter licenses in US

[Oct 31, 2023 7:00 AM] Launched in September by two former Andreessen Horowitz executives, Bastion has acquired its first two money transmitter licenses in New Hampshire and Arkansas.

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.

Blockchain Firm Raises Millions From Andreessen Horowitz, Paris Hilton to Help Monetize AI Mashups

[Sep 7, 2023 1:30 AM] Investors led by Andreessen Horowitz have backed a company that has set out to help content creators monetize their work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech firm intends to employ blockchain technology to track remixes and mashups…

Paris Hilton, a16z back IP ownership network Story Protocol

[Sep 6, 2023 4:51 AM] Andreessen Horowitz, Paris Hilton and Samsung have invested in the new blockchain-based open IP collaboration network Story Protocol.

Only Web3 Social Media Can Bring Back Power to Users — Phaver CEO Joonatan Lintala

[Sep 5, 2023 1:30 AM] According to Joonatan Lintala, the co-founder and CEO of Phaver, the limited progress of the technology behind Web3 social media platforms is one of the reasons why prospective users are reluctant to try them out. Lintala also added that…

Bridge Protocol LayerZero Passes 50M Cross-Chain Messages

[Jul 25, 2023 11:09 AM] The milestone highlights the demand for crypto users to transfer liquidity between chains and conduct cross-chain token swaps.

A16z Chooses London as Destination for First Office Outside U.S.

[Jun 12, 2023 3:07 AM] 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.

a16z opening London crypto office citing 'predictable' environment

[Jun 11, 2023 9:52 PM] The expansion came following a “productive dialogue” with the U.K. Prime Minister and “months of constructive conversations” with UK policymakers, a16z’s general partner said.

Cryptoys Unveils Star Wars Digital Toys in New Line of Collectibles

[May 5, 2023 11:30 AM] The crypto platform Cryptoys, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has announced the launch of Star Wars collectible digital toys featuring iconic characters Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Cryptoys stated on Thursday that 15 digital…

First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out

[Apr 27, 2023 6:19 AM] 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 Client Called Magi

[Apr 19, 2023 10:09 AM] The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot.

Chia Network Files for IPO With the SEC, Eyes Public Listing

[Apr 15, 2023 4:30 AM] 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…

Silicon Valley Bank's UK branch shut down by Bank of England

[Mar 11, 2023 7:47 PM] 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

[Feb 5, 2023 3:45 PM] The venture firm used its 15 million UNI holding against the deployment using the Wormhole bridge.