Apple Intelligence rival secures $10M to develop open-source alternative

PIN AI, backed by a16z, develops a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to Apples AI, utilizing blockchain to empower users in monetizing their personal data.

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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. (Read More)

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Coinbases Stand With Crypto creates NFT legal defense fund

Coinbase has emerged as a vocal advocate for the crypto industry in the face of ongoing regulatory crackdowns in the United States.

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Industry leaders a16z, OpenSea pledge $6 million to shield NFT artists from legal threats

The Stand With Crypto Alliance, a Coinbase-backed non-profit organization, is leading efforts to establish the Creator Defense Fund initiative that has raised $6 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and NFT marketplace OpenSea. According to a Sept. 13 press release, a16z contributed $1 million to the fund, while OpenSea pledged the remaining $5 […]

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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PIP Labs secures $80M for Story Protocol, valuation hits $2.25B

Story Protocols Series B was co-led by a16z Crypto and Polychain Capital. The funds were targeted at developing its L1 blockchain, designed for IP tokenization.

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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Morpho secures $50M funding led by Ribbit Capital for onchain lending

Morpho Labs has raised $50 million from over 40 investors, including Ribbit Capital, which also invests in Revolut, NuBank, Coinbase, Robinhood, Mercado Libre, Figure, and Uniswap.

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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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. (Read More)

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US pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake gets $25M from Andreessen Horowitz

The major contribution comes a day after the PAC received an equal amount from Ripple.

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a16z Crypto Leads Investment in AI-Focused Catena Labs

Venture capital firm a16z crypto announces its investment in Catena Labs, a startup aimed at revolutionizing financial infrastructure for AI agents. (Read More)

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Polygon-Incubated Miden Secures $25M to Develop Edge Blockchain for Scalable Privacy

Miden, a Polygon spin-off, raised $25M led by a16z Crypto to build a privacy-focused edge blockchain for scalable, institutional-grade applications.

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Memecoins are undermining the long-term vision of crypto, a16z CTO says

Memecoins are popular among crypto's degen crowd, but among builders, they appear as something that undermines the industry's fundamentals.

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