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Andreessen Horowitz Seeks Token Delegate Applicants for Uniswap, Other DeFi Holdings
The venture capital giant is spearheading a new framework for decentralized governance.
Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Brian Quintenz stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August.
Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins A16z, Shares Outlook on Crypto Regulations
As federal regulations around cryptocurrencies come into focus, Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, shares his take on the evolving U.S. crypto regulatory landscape. He explains the relationship between the SEC and CFTC, outlook for stablecoin regulation and reactions to SEC cracking down on Coinbase. Plus, his plan to help the regulators understand crypto after joining venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time advisor.
Former Crypto-Friendly Regulator Quintenz Joins VC Firm A16z
Crypto advocate Brian Quintenz, who stepped down from the CFTC at the end of August, has joined venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a part-time adviser in the latest high-profile addition to the firm. "The Hash" hosts discusses the outlook for a16z as it continues to build partnerships, expand its crypto division and potentially drive a crypto revolution.
Mastercard Acquires Blockchain Analytics Firm CipherTrace
Payments giant Mastercard announced the acquisition of crypto intelligence company CipherTrace to enhance its crypto capabilities. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the move, explaining why he thinks “this is clearly a sign of more to come.” Plus, what to make of the SEC’s relationship with Coinbase and former crypto-friendly regulator Brian Quintenz joining VC firm a16z.
A16z, Ohanian, Snoop Dogg Back DAO-Builder Syndicate in $20M Series A
Following a small-but-mighty round earlier this year, Syndicate now has an investor roster of over 150.
A16z Details Its New Approach to Crypto Governance
Perhaps the most powerful force in decentralized finance (DeFi) governance, venture capital (VC) giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), said it would “open source” its DeFi delegation procedures. The move comes after a pair of controversial votes in Uniswap’s DAO governance system.
A16z Leads $4.6M Investment in Yield Guild Games
The funding will be used to invest in virtual worlds in the play-to-earn space.
Crypto Alluring User-Owned Networks
"The Hash" team discusses the burgeoning world of user-owned networks: World Mobile is rolling out a mesh network to bring internet connectivity to Tanzania, former Apple CEO Gil Amelio joins the Cirus blockchain-powered data ownership project as an adviser, and A16z leads a Helium token-powered decentralized telecommunications project. With the rise of decentralized token-incentivized models that provide real-world services, is crypto at the tipping point for these networks to actually work?