Robinhood Markets, Inc. recorded a 217% year-over-year surge in crypto trading volume in July 2025, reaching $16.8 billion. Despite competition and regulatory pressures, Robinhood's growth indicates persistent retail demand. However, challenges from TradFi giants and decentralized competitors loom.
A16z and DeFi Education Fund propose an SEC 'Safe Harbor' for DApp developers to protect innovation.
a16z & DeFi Education Fund propose a 'Safe Harbor' to the SEC for clearer rules, aiding blockchain app growth and avoiding legal issues.
Andreessen Horowitz and the DeFi Education Fund propose exemptions for dapp developers from SEC scrutiny, fostering innovation in the crypto space.
Heritage Distilling unveils a $340 million IP token treasury strategy, supported by a16z crypto and others.
Andreessen Horowitz leads a $200 million funding round for AI startup Periodic Labs, valued at $1 billion.
a16z partner Alex Rampell warns of "Operation Chokepoint 3.0," accusing major U.S. banks of stifling crypto and fintech competition.
US banks are accused of inflating fees to stifle crypto platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood, echoing "Operation Chokepoint." Andreessen Horowitz's Alex Rampell points fingers at JPMorgan, alleging they aim to limit competition and consumer choice. Despite these tactics, crypto platforms continue expanding services and regulatory support remains favorable.
Andreessen Horowitz's Alex Rampell identifies a significant new threat facing the cryptocurrency industry.
Andreessen Horowitz accuses JPMorgan of using 'Operation Chokepoint 3.0' to undermine the crypto industry, despite CEO Jamie Dimon's positive stance on stablecoins.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) urges U.S. lawmakers to rethink a draft crypto regulation bill, citing potential legal loopholes.
Andreessen Horowitz proposes revising Ethereum regulation to address loopholes in draft crypto legislation.
Andreessen Horowitz cautions the US Senate Banking Committee about potential loopholes in draft crypto legislation, urging the removal of the 'ancillary asset' concept.
A16z Crypto, led by Chris Dixon, spearheads a $15 million seed round for Poseidon's decentralized AI training data layer.
A16z invests $15M in Poseidon, a decentralized data layer on Story Protocol.
Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, was unexpectedly dropped from the nomination vote roster to lead the commission.
A16z urges a revitalization of American capitalism to counter China's centralized economic system.
Thinking Machines Lab reaches a $10 billion valuation after a $2B seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, showcasing the success of startups by former OpenAI employees.
Andreessen Horowitz's X account hacked to promote a fraudulent token.
a16z crypto acquires $70M in EigenLayer tokens as EigenCloud launches.
A16ZE token crashed from $12M to $500k after Andreessen Horowitz disavowed involvement, revealing misinformation.
Trump's CFTC nominee Brian Quintenz reveals $3.4 million in assets and significant crypto ties, raising potential conflict of interest concerns.
Tom Brady backs Boston-based startup Catena Labs, aligning with their AI-native financial vision.
Worldcoin's WLD token skyrockets 37% after raising $135 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto, signaling a promising future for the token.
Worldcoin raises $135 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto, boosting its biometric-identity project. The WLD token jumps 15%, signaling hope for expansion despite past price drops.
Worldcoin, backed by Sam Altman, raises $135 million, boosting its WLD token by 10%.
Worldcoin's WLD token surged 10% after raising $135M, led by a16z and Bain Capital Crypto.
World secures $135 million funding from a16z and Bain to expand its iris-scanning World ID network globally.
Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto have invested $135 million in World Assets through the acquisition of WLD tokens.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, key player in the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation, faces scrutiny over $217,000 in crypto donations.
Worldcoin raises $135 million to expand U.S. presence, led by Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto.
World, Sam Altman's digital ID project, raises $135M from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto to expand its iris-scanning network amid regulatory challenges.
