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The $55 million investment has been made through LayerZero tokens with a three-year lock-up, according to an a16z general partner.
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Latest Andreessen Horowitz News
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm known for its bold investments in the tech and cryptocurrency sectors. Founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, it backs disruptive startups at various stages, from seed funding to late-stage growth.
A16z is a major player, investing in projects across decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3 infrastructure and gaming. Some notable investments include significant platforms such as OpenSea, Coinbase, Solana and Avalanche.
Stay informed with Cointelegraph’s latest news on a16z’s investments and the industry trends they’re shaping.
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Crypto-friendly Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine have won Florida’s special elections for the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts of the US House.
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OpenAI expects revenue to reach $12.7 billion this year, driven by its paid AI subscription offerings — but Chinese AI rivals are spinning up in droves.
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Brian Quintenz’s use of the Web3 social media platform signals his friendly stance toward crypto.
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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz will return in the top spot after a stint at a16z, paving the way for crypto-friendly regulation.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to pick Brian Quintenz — the head of policy at a16z’s crypto arm — as the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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AI DAO ai16z has rebranded to ElizaOS, distancing itself from name confusion with Andreessen Horowitz.
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The London building, opened in 2023 while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in office, will be shuttered in favor of focusing on the venture capital firm’s US operations.
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Rostin Behnam is stepping down as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Jan. 20, calling for stronger crypto oversight and leaving behind a legacy of enforcement.
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Former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz, now a16z’s policy head, is reportedly Trump’s pick for CFTC chair, signaling a pro-crypto regulatory shift.
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Venture capital firm a16z sees use cases powered by AI and blockchain technologies among growth drivers in 2025.
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An X post from a16z's chief technology officer helped send the AI-led DAO’s token soaring.
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Legal and policy experts from the crypto arm of a16z say that “the future of crypto in the US is bright.”
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Edward Snowden highlighted the importance of decentralization, sharing concerns about AI-driven surveillance and the influence of venture capitalists on blockchain.
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It will ultimately create a world where autonomous AI agents freely interact with humans onchain, the venture capital firm said.
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