VC

According to a TechCrunch report, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plans to invest $500 million in India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. “The Hash” group discusses India’s budding crypto community, being the home of noteworthy projects like Polygon, and how VC interest could curb heavy regulation in the country.

3. Mai 2022

Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen shares an inside perspective on the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, explaining the circumstances that lead to the attack and the subsequent wave of financial support from Binance and venture capitalists to refund the victims. Plus, a conversation on the security of blockchain bridges, lessons learned for the overall crypto ecosystem and the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin. 

8. Apr. 2022

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is leading a $4.8 million seed round into play-to-earn gaming startup Battlebound. “The Hash” group discusses the impact blockchain gaming has had for people seeking an additional source of income and the challenges companies like Battlebound might face as they compete with the likes of Playstation for mainstream audiences. 

31. März 2022

Olympic speed skater and Web 3 enthusiast Apolo Ohno discusses the growing involvement of athletes in crypto spaces through NFT projects and other ventures. Ohno explains his investment strategy with San Francisco VC firm Tribe Capital and the lessons learned from the 2021 Hybrid Trade lawsuit.

23. März 2022

Chen Li, CEO of Venture Capital firm Youbi Capital, provides his insights on the current and future state of the crypto market. Li discusses the potential of newer layer 1 blockchain projects like Avalanche, Polygon, and Terra, and bitcoin’s influence on the value of other altcoins. Plus, his take on the future of China’s cryptocurrency ecosystem and Jack Dorsey’s recent Twitter statements against Web 3. 

23. Dez. 2021

Since Jack Dorsey's controversial tweet on Dec. 20, declaring venture capitals (VC), not users, control Web 3, Dorsey has gone on to unfollow some of the biggest players in crypto, including Andressen Horowitz (a16z) co-founder Marc Andreessen and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Andreessen later blocked Dorsey. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest feud between bitcoin maximalists and Web 3 advocates. 

23. Dez. 2021

Responding to Cardi B on whether crypto would replace the U.S. dollar, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey replied, “Yes, Bitcoin will.” Separately, Dorsey also voiced concerns about the lack of ownership in Web 3. “The Hash” panel breaks down Dorsey’s statements, questioning his bitcoin maximalism and the role of venture capitalism in the wider development of a decentralized internet ecosystem.

21. Dez. 2021

“The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto venture capital (VC) as Paradigm, the venture firm launched by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and former Sequoia partner Matt Huang, now has $2.5 billion for investing in the next generation of leading crypto projects.

15. Nov. 2021

New data from market intelligence firm CB Insights reveals global venture capital (VC) funding into crypto and blockchain reached an all-time high of $6.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021. This surpassed the updated second-quarter total of $5.2 billion, but what does the number mean? "I do see a giant push across all sectors towards decentralization," host Naomi Brockwell said.

3. Nov. 2021

Asset management firm Arca has launched “Endeavor Venture Fund,” a new fund to invest in crypto startups. The firm’s first VC fund was oversubscribed above its $30 million cap. Arca's David Nage shares insights into the launch and the implications for the crypto asset manager's overall crypto markets outlook. Plus, his short-term price forecast for bitcoin.

25. Okt. 2021