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Austrian Telecom Provider Adds Cryptocurrencies to its Payments Network
With A1 Telekom’s move to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies as a means of payment, Austrians now have more options in digital transaction payments
Canaan Inc. Secures Major Order for Avalon Miner A1566 from Cipher Mining
Canaan Inc. announces significant purchase order from Cipher Mining for Avalon Miner A1566 units.
Serial Founder Ben Rubin Discusses Product Market Fit and Web3 Innovations
Ben Rubin, creator of Meerkat and Houseparty, shares insights on finding product market fit and his new venture in Web3 with a16z crypto.
Canaan Unveils Immersion Cooling Avalon Miner A1566I at Mining Disrupt 2024
Canaan Inc. launches the Avalon Immersion Cooling Miner A1566I at Mining Disrupt 2024, featuring enhanced efficiency and innovative design.
Top Summer 2024 Book Recommendations from a16z Crypto Team
Explore the a16z crypto team's top summer 2024 book picks, ranging from fantasy and fine dining to economic theory and engineering marvels.
Exploring Regional Innovation with a16z Crypto and Matt Clifford
a16z crypto discusses regional innovation, entrepreneurial talent, and tech trends with Matt Clifford in a special podcast episode recorded in London.
Comprehensive Guide to Token Design, Launch, and Rights Management
a16z crypto provides an in-depth guide on designing, launching, and managing token rights, covering essential strategies and best practices.
a16z Crypto Explores Token Best Practices and Emerging Trends
a16z crypto offers guidance on token best practices, financial models, and innovation ecosystems, while highlighting recent blockchain advancements in California.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Updates on Investment Portfolio
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) releases updates on its investment portfolio, highlighting past and current investments, acquisitions, and public offerings.
a16z Crypto Backs Daylight's Decentralized Energy Protocol
a16z Crypto leads Series A funding for Daylight, a protocol aiming to decentralize energy management through distributed energy resources.
Innovative Economic Model Introduced for App Tokens by a16z Crypto
a16z Crypto unveils a new model for cash flows in app tokens, aiming to enhance compliance and maximize protocol value.
a16z Crypto Leads $80M Series B for Story Protocol to Protect Creator Rights
a16z crypto announces an $80M Series B funding for Story Protocol, a blockchain solution to protect creator rights in the AI era.
Key Insights and Strategies for Early Crypto Startups from a16z CSX Talks
Discover six essential talks from a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) offering valuable insights and strategies for early-stage crypto startups.
Essential Reading for Crypto Builders and Entrepreneurs in 2024
Discover the curated book list for crypto builders and entrepreneurs from a16z crypto's 2024 Founder Summit, covering management, innovation, and more.
a16z Crypto Introduces CSX Fall 2024 Cohort with 21 Startups
a16z Crypto has announced the 21 startups selected for its CSX Fall 2024 cohort, focusing on AI, DeFi, infrastructure, and consumer applications.
Exploring Multidimensional Fees in Blockchain Transactions
Noam Nisan discusses the concept of multidimensional fees in blockchain, highlighting the distinction between easy and hard fee dimensions and the implications on transaction efficiency.
a16z Crypto Highlights Code and Engineering Investments
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) shares insights into its Code and Engineering investment focus, detailing past and potential future outcomes of their portfolio companies.
a16z Continues to Deposit Maker (MKR) to Coinbase
a16z deposits more MKR to Coinbase, now holding $6M in MKR. An unidentified whale also moved $4.85M MKR to Binance.
A16z Crypto Introduces Jolt zkVM for Blockchain Scaling
Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) Crypto has introduced Jolt, a zero-knowledge solution that integrates SNARKs, enabling faster SNARK-based Layer 2 solutions and enhanced security for developers.
Breaking: Coinbase, a16z, and Ledger Back New Texas Alliance Advocating for Clear Digital Asset Regulations
The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas, backed by industry leaders like a16z crypto, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Coinbase, Ledger, and Paradigm, is launching a campaign to establish transparent and consistent digital asset regulations in Texas. The alliance aims to provide insights and guidance to regulators and industry stakeholders, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. The alliance is expected to grow and play a more influential role in the Texas legislative process.
Ferrari Terminates Crypto Sponsorship Before 2023 Formula One Season
Ferrari lost $55 million by ending its multi-year partnerships with Velas and Snapdragon before the 2023 season. The 2021 Ferrari-Velas alliance included NFTs and other attempts to engage fans. After canceling its cooperation with FTX, Mercedes lost $15 million.
Ideogram AI Secures $16.5 Million in Seed Financing Led by a16z and Index Ventures
Ideogram AI, an AI company, aims to use generative AI to enhance human creativity. The company has raised $16.5 million in seed financing, with participation from venture capital firms and industry experts. Ideogram AI is seeking talent in engineering, research, design, and operation, based in Toronto.
Pahdo Labs Secures $15M Series A Funding led by a16z
New York-based game development studio Pahdo Labs has raised $15M in a Series A financing round, with participation from Pear VC, BoxGroup, Long Journey Ventures, Neo, and Global Founders Capital. The company, founded in 2021, focuses on creating multiplayer video games and is launching its upcoming project, "Halcyon Zero," in September. The game, built on the Godot Engine, combines anime aesthetics and action role-playing, allowing players to craft their own worlds.
Silvergate Reports $1B Deficit In Q4 2022
Silvergate Bank reported a $1 billion net loss attributable to common shareholders in Q4 2022. The FTX and Alameda Research class-action lawsuit is against the corporation. Silvergate CEO Alan Lane said the business still believes in the digital asset market and would keep its financial sheet liquid.
a16z Leads Blackbird's $24M Series A Funding to Elevate Dining Experiences Through Web3
a16z leads Blackbird’s $24M Series A funding round to foster a web3-enabled platform aimed at revolutionizing dining experiences and financial prospects for restaurants. Announced on October 4, 2023, this investment marks a significant stride towards intertwining blockchain technology with the gastronomic sector, heralding an enriched era of dining engagements.
Andreessen Horowitz Backed Story Protocol Secures $54M in Funding
Story Protocol, a San Francisco-based startup, raised $54 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto. The company aims to redefine the IP landscape with an open infrastructure layer optimized for the internet era.
Formula1 Announces Pairing with Crypto.com as its Global Partner
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is now pairing with racing car brand Formula 1 as a global partner.
Quora's Poe Secures $75M for AI Chatbot Expansion
Quora has secured $75 million from Andreessen Horowitz to expand Poe, its AI chat platform, focusing on creator monetization and integrating leading AI models like ChatGPT and DALL-E 3.
a16z: Top 50 Generative AI Revealed; ChatGPT, CharacterAI, Bard, Poe, QuillBot Rank Top 5
ChatGPT, the fastest consumer application to achieve 100 million active users, is dominating the GenAI space. 80% of the top 50 GenAI web products didn't exist a year ago, with ChatGPT accounting for 60% of monthly traffic. General LLM chatbots dominate, but AI companions like CharacterAI and content generation tools are gaining traction. The GenAI space is rapidly evolving, with ChatGPT leading the charge.
Drosey's Web5 to Merge Web3 and Web 2.0, Built on Bitcoin Blockchain
Web5 is a combination of Web3 and Web 2.0 built on the Bitcoin blockchain, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced through Twitter.
a16z Floats $600m Gaming Fund
After more than a decade of actively investing in the gaming industry, investment giant, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) wants to further exert its influence in the space
Meta Alumni Owned Layer-1 Protocol Aptos Raises $200m from a16z
Former Meta Platforms Inc staff, led by Mo Shaikh, have raised $200 million in a strategic funding round for its new startup Aptos.
Entropy Closes $25M Seed Round for Building Decentralized Custody Platform
Entropy announced that the crypto asset firm has closed a $25 million seed round, The Block reported.
a16z Announces $4.5bn Fund for Crypto and Web3.0 Startups
California-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has launched its fourth crypto fund, the Crypto Fund IV, as it prepares to invest fully into blockchain and Web3.0 startups.
Former a16z Partner Katie Haun's Crypto VC Fund Raises $1.5 Billion
Former federal prosecutor Katie Haun’s crypto venture capital fund has raised $1.5 billion to invest in crypto-related startups.
Irreverent Labs Raises $40m in Funding, Led by a16z
Seattle startup Irreverent Labs has once again raised $40 million in funding led by Silicon Valley heavyweight investment firm a16z.
CreatorDAO Community Raises $20M in Seed Fund
CreatorDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, announced that it raised $20 million in a seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Initialized Capital.
Lightspeed Venture Partners Secures $7.1B to Launch 4 New Crypto Funds
Venture capital firm Lightspeed Ventures has announced it has secured the cumulative sum of $7.1 billion to bankroll 4 new crypto funds.
FTX Ventures Leads $300m Series B Funding for Mysten Labs
Mysten Labs, the startup behind the highly hyped Sui blockchain protocol, has raised $300 million from top investors in the Web3.0 ecosystem.
Konvoy Ventures Launches $150M Gaming Fund
Konvoy Ventures, a venture capital startup, has announced the launch of its Konvoy Ventures Fund III as it looks to deepen its feet in the Web3.0 gaming ecosystem.
a16Z to Establish Crypto Research Lab
Wallet Street Venture Capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz (a16Z) established its own crypto research lab to conduct blockchain-related academic research.
Andreessen Horowitz Hires Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz To Bolster Regulatory Expansion
The appointment of Brian Quintenz shows a sign of growing importance of compliance and regulation at Andreessen Horowitz.
Andreessen Horowitz to Raise $4.5B for Two New Crypto Funds
Wallet Street Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is rallying investors for a $4.5 billion dual fund targeted at making strategic investments in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Binance Now Ranked as the Second Largest Voting Power in Uniswap DAO
Binance is now ranked as the second-largest voter in the Uniswap DAO after a16z
Yuga Labs Raises $450m to Build Media Empire Around NFTs: Report
Yuga Labs, the blockchain startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Non-Fungible Token (NFT) project has raised the sum of $450 million in funding from investors led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Bloomberg Strategist: Bitcoin May Surpass Gold in Today's Digital World
The advancement in the digital ecosystem as we have it today may give Bitcoin (BTC) an advantage for it to surpass Gold in the coming years- Bloomberg's Mike McGlone