Inside a16z's evolving strategy to win crypto deals with code instead of cash
The venture capital firm can take risks others may not be able to, and then see deal flow from them. It recently revealed its latest open-source project, Magi.
A16z Says It's Working on an Optimism-Based Rollup Client Called Magi
The news comes a day after the firm teased a potential blockchain announcement by tweeting an orange dot.
Optimism’s OP Token Jumps Ahead of a16z Project Announcement
Traders anticipated Andreessen Horowitz's plans to build a scaling product on top of Optimism.
A16z says SEC custody tweak would ban investment advisers managing $128 trillion from exchanges like Coinbase
The venture capital giant and largest U.S. crypto exchange want the SEC to go back to the drawing board on a new rule aimed at tightening safeguards around customer assets.
Kevin Rose’s a16z-backed Moonbirds launches 200-day reveal of new collection
With Mythics, Proof Collective endeavors to keep NFT collectors interested in the Moonbirds brand.
Cloaked in mystery, Kevin Rose’s Proof releases latest season of Grails NFTs
With this installment the company is trying to create additional intrigue by keeping the names of the artists initially secret.
Haun Ventures has more than half of the $1.5 billion it raised left to deploy
Haun Ventures, founded by former prosecutor Katie Haun, has about $1 billion left to deploy into crypto startups.
Crypto Protocol LayerZero Raises $120M at $3B Valuation
The valuation is triple the level of the firm's previous funding round in March 2022.
The U.S. is Losing its Edge in Crypto, Says Andreessen Horowitz
The a16z investment firm warns that the rapid rise in regulatory actions are a threat to American innovation.
A16z Highlights Web3 Strength in Its Second ‘State of Crypto’ Report
The venture capital giant sees bear markets as a time for builders, particularly blockchain infrastructure projects.
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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF
ARK Invest filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in collaboration with 21Shares long before BlackRock did, and its application is reportedly first in line for the SEC’s approval.
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Dogecoin Whales Fill Up Their Bags As Price Rallies – How Much DOGE Did They Buy?
Interestingly, the price surge was on the back of increased activity from whales, as indicated by on-chain data. The increased activity led to an increased"/>
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Solana Surging Ahead Of Ethereum In This Particular Metric
Recent market dynamics have seen Solana struggling to break above the $200 mark. A notable bearish factor among these market fundamentals is the recent"/>
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DOGE Day Afternoon: Open Interest Breaks $2 Billion, Setting New Records
DOGE, the internet's favorite memecoin, is back in the spotlight. Recent data reveals a surge in futures market activity, coupled with bullish technical"/>
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12-Year Bitcoin Slumber Ends: Whales Signal Stormy Seas Ahead
The recent stratospheric rise of Bitcoin, reaching a new all-time high of $73,000, has sent ripples of excitement and trepidation through the crypto world."/>
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks To Dismiss Charges – Details
Co-founder of Tornado Cash Roman Storm has filed a motion to dismiss the charges levied against him by the US Department of Justice (DOJ)."/>
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7"/>
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Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services.
