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Finance

Paradigm, a16z Back $12M Round for Blockchain Game Platform LootRush

The Steam-like platform makes it easier for new users to try play-to-earn games.

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Videos

A16z Invests $500M in Indian Startups

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.

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Markets

Andreessen Horowitz Commits $500M for Indian Startups: Report

The move comes as more VCs target India’s growing startup ecosystem.

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Finance

A16z Forms Crypto Research and Coding Unit to Help Web 3 Startups

The new team is staffed with academics aiming to provide deeper insights for the firm’s portfolio companies.

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Finance

Sky Mavis Raises $150M Round Led by Binance to Reimburse Ronin Attack Victims

The funds from the round along with Sky Mavis and Axie Infinity funds will be used to refund users.

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Videos

A16z Leads $4.8M Round for Crypto Gaming Startup Battlebound

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. 

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Finance

A16z Leads $4.8M Round for P2E Gaming Startup Battlebound

Battlebound will use the capital for phased launches of its two newest game titles.

A scene from Evaverse, one of two new games Battlebound is developing. (Battlebound)

Finance

A16z, FTX and Sequoia Lead $135M Round for LayerZero at $1B Valuation

The blockchain interoperability protocol first emerged from stealth last September.

The Open Intents Framework is a new initiative created by Ethereum ecosystem leaders to simplify and standardize cross-chain token transfers.  (Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)

Finance

Eldridge, A16z Lead $620M Financing Round for Fintech Cross River Bank

Coinbase, Stripe, Affirm and Rock Loans are among Cross River’s more than 80 customers.

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