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Highlights: A16z-backed Entropy’s founder, Pacific, has announced that the company will be shutting down. Investors to receive refunds as part of plans to close the company’s operations. Pacific said he will take a break from crypto and might consider a […]

Highlights: Justin Thaler of a16z says quantum computers remain “far beyond reach” before 2030. Thaler recommends phased migration, using post-quantum encryption early and delaying signature changes. Saylor also warns that internal protocol changes could pose a greater risk than external […]

Highlights: a16z leads $12.9 million round to support ZAR’s digital currency launch in Pakistan. Over 100M adults in Pakistan remain unbanked, creating high digital finance demand. ZAR plans to enter African markets next year after its Pakistan pilot phase. Andreessen […]

Highlights: The 2025 State of Crypto report shows stablecoins processed $46 trillion last year. The report says big banks like JPMorgan and Visa joined crypto, helping Web3 grow. a16z reveals growing daily use of blockchain among millions of crypto users. […]

Highlights: a16z and DeFi Education have urged the SEC to create a safe harbor for blockchain apps. The proposal seeks to ensure peer-to-peer blockchain interfaces are not classified as broker-dealer activities. Adoption of the safe harbor could give blockchain developers […]

Highlights: a16z’s X account was briefly hacked on June 19 to promote a fake Solana token. Fraudulent posts tricked users with false token launches and giveaways. The firm recovered the account quickly and confirmed no involvement in the scam. a16z […]

Highlights: a16z experts believe Trump’s win fosters innovation, boosting the U.S. crypto ecosystem. Despite optimism, founders must remove centralized elements to avoid regulatory scrutiny. a16z plans to advocate for regulatory frameworks promoting innovation and decentralization. In a blog post on […]

Highlights: a16z leads $80M Series B funding for Story Protocol, boosting PIP Labs’ valuation to $2.25B. Story Protocol, a Layer 1 blockchain, aims to tokenize intellectual property, ensuring creators are compensated in the AI era. Over 200 teams and 20 […]