# Сопутствующие статьи по теме VC

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From Crypto Giant to National Gambler: How a16z's $15 Billion Bets on America's Future

a16z, a leading venture capital firm, has raised $15 billion in new funding, accounting for nearly 20% of all VC fundraising in the U.S. in 2025. The funds will be allocated across several sectors: $6.75 billion for growth-stage companies, $1.7 billion each for applications and infrastructure, $700 million for biotech, and $1.176 billion for "American Dynamism"—a theme focused on revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, particularly in defense technology. This defense-focused investment includes companies like Anduril, Shield AI, and Castelion, which develop advanced weapons systems and drones, primarily for the Pentagon. a16z is betting on modernization gaps in the U.S. defense industry and leverages its political connections, including ties to the Trump administration, to influence policy and secure contracts. While crypto investments are now categorized under a broader "other" segment, a16z remains committed to the space, viewing it as critical infrastructure alongside AI and defense. The firm’s strategy combines high-conviction bets during market downturns with extensive resource-building—including media influence and government relationships—to create a durable competitive advantage. However, this approach also ties its success to U.S. geopolitical and economic trends, making it a high-stakes wager on America’s future.

比推01/13 13:25

From Crypto Giant to National Gambler: How a16z's $15 Billion Bets on America's Future

比推01/13 13:25

Standard Chartered To Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Through VC Unit – Report

Standard Chartered is reportedly planning to launch a cryptocurrency prime brokerage through its venture capital unit SC Ventures, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative, still in early stages, would expand the bank’s digital asset offerings and operate under the previously announced Project37C joint venture, which focuses on custody, tokenization, and market access. This move aligns with the bank’s growing involvement in crypto, including backing custodians, offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, and partnering with platforms like OKX and Coinbase. Launching the brokerage through its VC arm may help Standard Chartered navigate strict global banking capital requirements for crypto, which impose high risk charges on direct holdings. Global regulators are currently reviewing these rules, with the US leading calls for amendments ahead of their planned 2026 implementation.

bitcoinist01/13 07:32

Standard Chartered To Launch Crypto Prime Brokerage Through VC Unit – Report

bitcoinist01/13 07:32

Honored as the Annual Best Web3 Venture Capital Institution at the 12th "Hong Kong Stocks 100 Strong" Awards, HTX Ventures Deeply Empowers Hong Kong's New Web3 Financial Ecosystem

HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of Huobi HTX, was honored as the "Annual Best Web3 Venture Capital Institution" at the 12th "Hong Kong Stocks 100 Strong" Awards during the Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit on January 9, 2025. Alec, Head of HTX Ventures, participated in a roundtable discussion highlighting key investment trends, including yield-generating real-world assets (RWA) such as tokenized private equity and credit, AI-driven automated asset management compliant with SFC frameworks, and compliant stablecoins and payment gateways for cross-border trade. He emphasized the importance of architectural flexibility, sustainable competitiveness, and ecosystem integration in Web3 investments. Molly, Ambassador of HTX DAO, discussed the role of blockchain in RWA ecosystems, emphasizing its value in enabling transparent verification, automated settlements, and trust through smart contracts rather than mere asset tokenization. The award recognizes HTX Ventures' strategic focus on foundational Web3 infrastructure and real-world application integration. With over 11 years of experience and investments in more than 300 projects, HTX Ventures continues to support global blockchain innovation through funding, resources, and partnerships with leading funds and ecosystems.

marsbit01/13 02:19

Honored as the Annual Best Web3 Venture Capital Institution at the 12th "Hong Kong Stocks 100 Strong" Awards, HTX Ventures Deeply Empowers Hong Kong's New Web3 Financial Ecosystem

marsbit01/13 02:19

$15 Billion in Ammunition: What Is a16z Secretly Planning?

a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) has raised a record $15 billion in new funding, with a significant focus on cryptocurrency and AI as key future technologies. The funds are allocated across six main areas: American Dynamism, App, Bio + Health, Infrastructure, Growth, and Other Venture Strategies. The App, Infrastructure, and Growth funds are expected to drive most crypto investments, targeting application-layer projects, protocol-layer infrastructure, and mature platforms like exchanges. In 2025, a16z made 31 investments in crypto, emphasizing prediction markets (e.g., Kalshi), wallet services, privacy blockchains, stablecoins, and AI-crypto integrations. Looking ahead to 2026, a16z highlighted 17 key areas of interest, including privacy enhancements, prediction markets, stablecoin innovation, AI agents, decentralized communication, and tokenization of real-world assets. The firm aims to support groundbreaking solutions in these domains, leveraging its capital to advance the crypto ecosystem.

比推01/12 17:31

$15 Billion in Ammunition: What Is a16z Secretly Planning?

比推01/12 17:31

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

a16z Raises $15 Billion, Signaling Major Crypto Investments Ahead Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised $15 billion in new funding, its largest round to date. The firm emphasized that winning the next century of technological competition hinges on advancements in AI and crypto. The capital will be allocated across six funds, with significant implications for the crypto sector: * **App Fund ($1.7B):** Targets consumer applications, including Web3, fintech, and AI apps. * **Infrastructure Fund ($1.7B):** Focuses on foundational tech, including blockchain protocols (L1s, L2s), developer tools, and AI infrastructure. * **Growth Fund ($6.75B):** Will back mature, late-stage companies, such as established crypto exchanges and unicorns (e.g., Coinbase). A review of a16z's 2025 investments revealed heavy bets on prediction markets (Kalshi), wallet services, privacy blockchains, stablecoins, and AI-crypto intersections. Looking to 2026, a16z's published "big ideas" highlight key areas of excitement, suggesting these will be prime investment targets. These include: * Enhanced privacy as a core crypto feature. * The expansion of smarter prediction markets. * "Crypto-native" stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. * Improved on/off-ramps for stablecoins. * The convergence of AI and crypto, specifically around agentic systems ("know your agent"). * The concept of the internet evolving into a bank. In summary, a16z's massive new war chest is poised to aggressively fund the next wave of innovation across crypto applications, infrastructure, and the growing AI-crypto frontier.

marsbit01/12 08:39

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

marsbit01/12 08:39

When Asian VCs See Crypto as 'Bullshit', a16z Has Written It into 'America's Century-Long National Destiny'

Author: Tu Ao Da Shi Xiong BroLeon While many in the industry view the cryptocurrency sector as dirty and degenerate, A16Z positions crypto as equally critical as AI in shaping America’s strategic future. The firm, which recently raised $15 billion—accounting for 18% of all U.S. venture capital—has transformed over the past three years into a strategic investment giant with $90 billion in assets under management. A16Z maintains an extensive investment portfolio in crypto, covering numerous well-known projects across various sub-sectors. Even in 2025, it completed 33 investment rounds. In contrast, crypto VCs in Asia have nearly vanished or pivoted away from early-stage investments. The article highlights that A16Z operates with a clear national strategic mission: to ensure U.S. leadership in the next century of technological competition, explicitly naming China as a rival. This aligns with its noted reluctance to invest in Chinese-founded teams. The firm has evolved beyond financial objectives to embrace strong national and ideological commitments. The author expresses a hope that crypto may one day be included in China’s Five-Year Plan.

marsbit01/12 08:37

When Asian VCs See Crypto as 'Bullshit', a16z Has Written It into 'America's Century-Long National Destiny'

marsbit01/12 08:37

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has raised $15 billion in new funding, its largest fundraising round to date, with a significant focus on cryptocurrency and AI. The funds are allocated across six major areas: American Dynamism ($11.76B), App ($17B), Bio + Health ($7B), Infrastructure ($17B), Growth ($67.5B), and Other Venture Strategies ($30B). While there is no dedicated crypto fund, the App, Infrastructure funds will be key channels for crypto investments—targeting application-layer products, Web3 apps, and blockchain infrastructure like L1/L2 protocols. The Growth fund will focus on later-stage investments in established players like Coinbase. In 2025, a16z made 31 investments in crypto-related areas, with major bets on prediction markets (Kalshi), wallets, privacy blockchains, stablecoins, and AI-crypto integrations. Looking ahead to 2026, a16z highlighted 17 areas of interest, including enhanced privacy, smarter prediction markets, improved stablecoin on/off ramps, AI-agent ecosystems, decentralized communication, and tokenization of real-world assets. The firm emphasizes that innovation in these areas will drive the next wave of crypto adoption.

Odaily星球日报01/12 08:30

Following the Clues: Guess What Projects a16z with $15 Billion Will Invest In?

Odaily星球日报01/12 08:30

A Game with No Winners: How to Break the Deadlock in the Altcoin Market?

The altcoin market is currently trapped in a "four-lose dilemma" due to flawed token distribution models. The prevalent low initial circulation strategy, designed to artificially maintain high fully diluted valuations (FDV), has backfired. It creates a scenario where centralized exchanges, token holders, project teams, and venture capitalists all ultimately suffer. Exchanges face community backlash from poor token performance, holders experience price collapse as supply unlocks, projects damage the industry's fundraising capacity, and VCs see their long-term investment channels deteriorate. Market responses, such as the 100% initial circulation of meme coins and the community-centric MetaDAO model, have failed to provide sustainable solutions, often creating new problems like extreme volatility or alienating talented founders. A potential path forward requires rebalancing interests: exchanges should shift from arbitrary lockups to KPI-based unlocks; holders should demand transparency and control over major decisions without micromanaging; projects must only issue tokens with clear utility and product-market fit; and VCs should stop forcing token launches on every project. The next 12 months will be challenging as the market absorbs the last wave of excess supply from the 2021-2022 funding boom. However, this digestion period, coupled with more selective token launches and evolving standards, could lead to a healthier market. The long-term viability of the altcoin model depends on avoiding a "lemon market" where only failing projects issue tokens, while successful ones opt for traditional equity. Despite current hardships, tokens retain unique advantages for driving growth and building loyal communities when implemented correctly.

marsbit01/12 03:38

A Game with No Winners: How to Break the Deadlock in the Altcoin Market?

marsbit01/12 03:38

Financing Weekly Report | 9 Public Financing Events, Stablecoin Payment Company Rain Completes New $250 Million Round, Post-Money Valuation Reaches $1.95 Billion

Last week (Jan 5-11) saw 9 blockchain funding rounds totaling over $298 million. Key deals include stablecoin payment firm Rain raising $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ. Babylon, a decentralized protocol, secured $15 million from a16z Crypto. In DeFi, RWA project TBook surpassed $10 million in total funding. NeuroMesh raised $5 million for AI and robotics, while Boings.ai completed a seed round at a $30 million valuation. Barclays invested in stablecoin settlement platform Ubyx. Venture firm a16z also raised $15 billion, focusing on AI and crypto. Excluded from the count were major raises by xAI and Protege, as well as Fireblocks' $130 million acquisition of TRES Finance.

marsbit01/12 03:01

Financing Weekly Report | 9 Public Financing Events, Stablecoin Payment Company Rain Completes New $250 Million Round, Post-Money Valuation Reaches $1.95 Billion

marsbit01/12 03:01

A16z Bets Big On America’s Crypto, Tech Future With $15 Billion War Chest

a16z (Andreessen Horowitz) has raised $15 billion in new capital, marking its largest fundraising round to date. The funds are allocated across multiple sectors: $6.75 billion for growth, $1.7 billion each for apps and infrastructure, $1.176 billion for American Dynamism (defense and supply chains), $700 million for Bio + Health, and $3 billion for other venture strategies. The firm aims to bolster U.S. competitiveness in key technologies like AI and crypto, emphasizing their long-term strategic importance. Despite a decline in overall U.S. venture fundraising in 2025, a16z secured a significant portion of available capital, increasing its assets under management to approximately $90 billion. This positions the firm to heavily influence startup funding and technological priorities, drawing both optimism and concerns about market concentration.

bitcoinist01/10 17:02

A16z Bets Big On America’s Crypto, Tech Future With $15 Billion War Chest

bitcoinist01/10 17:02

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