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Caution: a16z Quietly Dumping Its COMP Holdings

Venture giant a16z appears to be quietly exiting its COMP position, depositing $18.33 million worth of tokens into Coinbase.

Former North Carolina Lawmaker Patrick McHenry Joins Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as Senior Advisor

Cryptocurrency News, News

By Mayowa Adebajo Feb 26, 2025

Andreessen Horowitz has appointed former Congressman Patrick McHenry as a senior advisor for technology policy, leveraging his extensive experience in cryptocurrency regulation and financial innovation.

VC Giant A16z Sees ‘Legitimate and Lawful’ Crypto Regulations under Trump Administration

Cryptocurrency News, News

By Bhushan Akolkar Nov 11, 2024

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is optimistic about crypto-friendly regulations under the Trump administration, aiming for clearer guidance that fosters growth and innovation.

Blockchain News, Cryptocurrency News, News

Blockchain Analytics Company Dune Acquires a16z-backed smlXL

By Chimamanda U. Martha Nov 11, 2024

Dune has acquired smlXL to increase its presence within the crypto market and better position itself for growth.

Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News, News

Cardano Community Calls Out a16z Over Major Boycott

By Godfrey Benjamin Oct 17, 2024

The Cardano community is not taking the recent a16z boycott lightly with a callout of its key partners.

Cryptocurrency News, News

VC Firms Pour Nearly $660 Million in Crypto Startups in September

By Bhushan Akolkar Oct 4, 2024

In September, venture capital firms invested a total of $659 million in crypto startups, representing a 3% increase from August.

Cryptocurrency News, News

a16z Co-founders Officially Declare Support for Donald Trump

By Chimamanda U. Martha Jul 17, 2024

Andreessen believes that Trump’s policies will be more favorable to the technology sector, particularly the startup ecosystem, than Biden’s administration.

Cryptocurrency News, News

Coinbase, Ripple, a16z Eye Bipartisan Support for Crypto

By Mayowa Adebajo Jul 16, 2024

As the RNC draws to a close on July 18, attention will shift towards the DNC scheduled from August 19 to August 24.

Cryptocurrency News, News

Coinbase Donates $25M to Crypto Lobby Group Fairshake, Following Ripple and a16z’s Lead

By staff writer Jun 3, 2024

In recent years, the industry has faced several high-profile lawsuits from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), prompting key players to seek the support of lobby groups like Fairshake.

Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News, News

a16z Crypto Publishes Web3 Letter Ahead of Major Regulatory Clarity in US

By Steve Muchoki May 21, 2024

The United States Congress will vote on a bill that defines crypto decentralization as no single entity with a control of more than 20% of the voting power.

Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News, News

Crypto VC Fund 1kx Raises $75M from Major Investors

By Chimamanda U. Martha Mar 28, 2024

Since its establishment, 1kx has gained recognition for its investments in early-stage infrastructure, consumer applications, and middleware companies.

Altcoin News, Cryptocurrency News, News

a16z Crypto Unveils Startup Accelerator (CSX) Program for Spring 2024

By Chimamanda U. Martha Mar 26, 2024

With the new cohort scheduled for spring 2024, a16z has opened applications for interested projects to pitch for the next batch in the Fall.

Artificial Intelligence, News, Technology News

Saudi Arabia in Talks with VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz to Build $40B AI Fund

By Bhushan Akolkar Mar 20, 2024

Two insiders disclosed that negotiations have not reached a final stage and chose not to reveal their identities due to press communication regulations.

Blockchain News, Cryptocurrency News, News

Everyrealm Introduces New Advertising and Rewards Platform for Web3 Users

By Chimamanda U. Martha Mar 13, 2024

Everyworld’s innovative rewards model aims to create a more equitable and sustainable future for digital engagement.

Blockchain News, Cryptocurrency News, News

Utila Raised $11.5M in Seed Funding Round to Build Secure Crypto Wallet for Enterprise Investors

By Steve Muchoki Mar 6, 2024

In a bid to ensure sustainable future growth prospects, Utila recently integrated enhanced tokenization capabilities to enable enterprises to issue better token systems.