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a16z Raises $15B for AI and Crypto, Captured 18% of 2025 VC

Andreessen Horowitz announced a $15 billion fund focused on AI and crypto after capturing more than 18% of venture funding in 2025. The firm frames the move as part of a mission to “give everybody a shot.”

Published at 2026-01-12 13:30:12
DeFi Education Fund and a16z Propose Regulatory Safe Harbor for Decentralized Finance Apps – cover image
DeFi Education Fund and a16z Propose Regulatory Safe Harbor for Decentralized Finance Apps

The DeFi Education Fund and a16z Crypto suggest the SEC establish a safe harbor for DeFi apps that neither hold user funds nor provide investment advice, aiming to promote innovation and offer regulatory clarity in the DeFi ecosystem.