A16z is the latest VC giant to widen bets beyond crypto and into AI and emerging tech
The venture investor behind early bets on Coinbase, Solana and Uniswap said is broadening its focus, joining other crypto investment firms looking beyond blockchain to artificial intelligence and tech themes.
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- Prominent venture firm Andreessen Horowitz is renaming its crypto-focused arm to a16z Frontier, expanding its investment focus to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
- The firm will continue investing in blockchain tech and advocating for crypto regulation while exploring autonomous machines and networks connecting people and AI agents, partner Chris Dixon said.
- The shift follows similar moves by crypto-focused venture firms, including Paradigm, Framework Ventures and Haun Ventures, to broaden their investments beyond digital assets.
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Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.
Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.
Why it matters:
Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.

