VC

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. 

Dec 23, 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.

Dec 21, 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.

Nov 15, 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.

Nov 3, 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.

Oct 25, 2021

Venture capital (VC) firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly planning to meet with leaders in Washington over the regulation of the next generation of the internet, commonly known as Web 3. "The Hash" panel discusses the possible outcome for Web 3 technologies and regulations, the role of VCs in policymaking at Capitol Hill, and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

Oct 13, 2021

Paradigm, the cryptocurrency venture capital firm led by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, is looking to raise a $1.5 billion fund for startup investments. "The Hash" team discusses the possible outlook for what could be one of the largest crypto-focused funds in the world of venture capital. 

Oct 11, 2021

Animoca Brands is leading a $1.5 million bet on reNFT, a year-old decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that lets you rent out NFTs on the Ethereum mainnet. The project is now backed by Lattice Capital, Play Ventures, MetaCartel Ventures and five other VC firms.

Oct 11, 2021

Community toolkit developer Grape Network closed a $1.8 million round led by Multicoin Capital Thursday. The venture funding comes on the heels of last week's $600,000 public sale that was so overheated with bot-buyers that it knocked host blockchain, Solana, offline for nearly a full day. "The Hash" squad discusses their take on the network and what it reveals about the state of crypto venture capital.

Sep 23, 2021

Fresh on the heels of a $180 million incentive program, the Avalanche Foundation announced Thursday a $230 million raise led by Three Arrows Capital and Polychain Capital to jumpstart liquidity in the network’s burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. "The Hash" squad discusses Avalanche as an emerging player entering the DeFi game, implications for VCs getting involved with the network, and the competition with Ethereum.

Sep 16, 2021