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Digital Toy Platform Cryptoys Raises $23M From a16z, Dapper Labs, Mattel
The company recent secured a partnership with toy manufacturing giant Mattel to transform some of its most famous products into playable avatars, which can be sold as NFTs.
Katie Haun’s New Fund Leads $32M Round in Lending Protocol Euler
Euler XYZ CEO Michael Bentley discusses the recent $32 million raise in a funding round led by former A16z executive Katie Haun’s Haun Ventures. Plus, Bentley shares his thoughts on the current state of DeFi as several major lenders are facing concerns over liquidity.
Canonical Crypto Launches $20M Inaugural Fund Backed by Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon
The early-stage fund will invest in infrastructure projects for blockchain developers.
Fmr CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz on Crypto Markets Outlook Amid Rising Inflation
On the heels of President Biden's meeting with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former CFTC Commissioner and current a16z advisor Brian Quintenz discusses the need for the Fed to take an "aggressive approach" to tackling soaring inflation and the potential outcomes for the crypto industry. Plus, his bear market strategy and thoughts on Terra's implosion.
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $4.5B Crypto Fund, its Fourth
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has announced a new $4.5 billion fund that will invest in crypto and Web 3 companies. It's the Silicon Valley venture capital firm's fourth such fund focused on digital assets. "The Hash" hosts discuss the timing and industry implications of a16z doubling down on its crypto investments despite the market downturn.
Climate Company Flowcarbon Raises $70M Through A16z-Led Round, Sale of Carbon-Backed Token
Flowcarbon aims to drive investment in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere by creating a protocol that tokenizes carbon credits.
A16z Leads $15M Round for P2E Studio Azra Games
The blockchain gaming company is preparing to launch a fantasy collectibles and mass combat role-playing game.
