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SEC's Gensler Releases Another Video Dig at Crypto Industry
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler took his crypto-critical message to the web again with a new investor-protection video Thursday, cautioning people about digital-assets businesses that are breaking securities laws. a16z crypto's Head of Policy Brian Quintenz joins "First Mover" live from CoinDesk's Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, to discuss. Plus, insights on recent crackdown on the crypto industry, citing the CFTC's lawsuit against Binance and the SEC's Wells notice to Coinbase.
a16z General Partner's Key Steps to Build a Decentralized Platform
a16z general partner Sriram Krishnan discusses at Consensus 2023 his views on key points a decentralized platform needs in order to be successful.
SEC Advisory Group Supports Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Requests Industry Guidance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler got further reinforcement for his quest to force crypto firms to conform with existing securities laws when his agency’s Investor Advisory Committee backed him up on almost every aspect of his campaign except one. The committee requested that the SEC provide formal industry guidance. This comes as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) says the U.S. is losing its edge in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
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.
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.
A16z Addresses Crypto Industry Downturn in Inaugural ‘State of Crypto’ Report
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has released its inaugural “State of Crypto” report that includes cyclical information relevant to the current downturn in crypto, according to draft materials provided to CoinDesk. “The Hash” team reacts, discussing their key takeaways. “The overwhelming conclusion here is, we’re still early,” host Zack Seward said.
