So, Andreessen Horowitz – you know, the venture capital mega-force based in Silicon Valley – has decided it’s time to pack up and leave London. And not for a holiday, no. Apparently, they’re pulling the plug on their UK crypto adventure, because they’ve got their eyes set on the *glorious* U.S. crypto market now. Because, why not? 📉
According to some *very* reliable sources (aka the Financial Times), a16z’s crypto arm is closing up shop in London. So, what’s their big plan? Oh, you know, just focusing on the U.S. market. No biggie. 🌍💸
Remember when they opened their UK office just last year, like, during the UK’s “we’re going to be a crypto hub!” phase? Yeah, that’s not happening anymore. Surprise! 🙄
Oh, and for anyone who’s wondering, they’ve supported some crypto projects in the UK, like Arweave (that decentralized storage thing), Aztec (a privacy rollup on Ethereum… of course), and web3 platform Improbable. They even threw some cash at Gensyn AI. But yeah, all that seems to be a thing of the past. 😬
Now, let’s talk about Sriram Krishnan, a UK business partner who *might* have had something to do with this shift. He decided to leave his role and is now hopping on the Trump train (he’s joining Trump’s administration in 2024). Not sure how crypto and Trump’s administration are *totally* connected, but there’s some weird, wild energy there. 🙃
The U.S. crypto market is practically frothing at the mouth with excitement. And, let’s be real, it’s no surprise. Trump’s executive order for crypto has already got the ball rolling, and Andreessen Horowitz isn’t about to miss out. 💥
With all this happening, a16z is looking to zero in on those sweet, sweet opportunities the Trump administration has put on a platter. Meanwhile, the London office is just… going away. Bye, London! 👋
And just this week, a16z Crypto even dropped an article about how the U.S. SEC is in for a “new dawn.” Because, you know, regulation and innovation are suddenly best friends now. Who knew? 😅
The article talks about how the SEC is going to regulate crypto without ruining the fun – things like airdrops, crowdfunding, custody rules… you name it. Seems like they’re *finally* getting their act together. But again, let’s not get our hopes up, shall we? 😏
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2025-01-24 21:32