ChainCatcher news, a16z Crypto released an article on personal security for crypto assets, emphasizing that physical security is equally crucial in the protection of digital assets. The article points out that while many users focus on digital security measures, such as using hardware wallets and multi-signature, neglecting physical security can lead to severe consequences. For example, attackers may obtain sensitive information through social engineering or directly threaten individuals to gain access to private keys. Therefore, a16z recommends that users adopt a comprehensive security approach, including but not limited to:Avoid discussing the amount of crypto assets held in public.Store private keys and recovery phrases in secure, decentralized locations.Regularly update security policies to guard against potential physical and digital threats.a16z emphasizes that as the value of crypto assets increases, users must pay equal attention to both physical and digital security to comprehensively protect their assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, stablecoin startup Zar announced the completion of a $7 million funding round, led by a16z, Dragonfly Capital, and VanEck Ventures.The project aims to launch a stablecoin ZAR pegged to the South African Rand, focusing on digital payments and cross-border transactions in the African market. ZAR plans to ensure compliance and stability by collaborating with local financial institutions and promote the widespread adoption of stablecoins in the African region.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the privacy blockchain project Miden, co-founded by former Meta engineers, announced on April 29, 2025, Beijing time, that it has completed a $25 million seed round of financing, led by the crypto division of Andreessen Horowitz along with Hack VC and 1kx, with participation from Finality Capital Partners, Symbolic Capital, and several angel investors in the crypto space.Polygon Labs did not invest directly but reached an agreement to allocate about 10% of Miden's future token issuance to Polygon token holders. Miden focuses on achieving transaction privacy through zero-knowledge proofs while balancing the performance and decentralization of the blockchain.

ChainCatcher message, a16z Crypto released an analysis article titled "Airdrops: How to Bring Home," which points out that the current airdrop strategies of Web3 projects focus too much on short-term user growth, neglecting the goals of long-term community building and protocol governance. a16z Crypto suggests that project teams should design airdrops as "long-term incentive tools," by setting lock-up periods and guiding users to participate in governance and contribution activities, to filter out true long-term participants rather than just attracting "airdrop hunters."In addition, a16z Crypto also emphasizes that airdrops should serve as a means to build loyal communities and achieve long-term value for the protocol, rather than merely a marketing tool.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 privacy protocol Inco has completed a $5 million strategic financing round, led by a16z crypto CSX, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, 1kx, Orange DAO, South Park Commons, and Script Capital.It is reported that Inco provides a privacy layer that integrates seamlessly with existing blockchains, allowing developers to choose to use this encryption layer to build confidential dapps.

ChainCatcher news, according to X user @jeg6322, the a16z crypto startup accelerator CSX 04 cohort project Toji's X (@Toji_video) account is a fake account and is suspected of misleading users to participate in token sales.@jeg6322 stated that the impersonating Toji team had invited him via private message to write promotional content for the project, but the account was not followed or verified by credible individuals, and there was no official statement confirming its authenticity. @jeg6322 requested credible endorsement but received no response.Days later, the account opened a Telegram group and started promoting token sales. Despite the lack of official verification, some users have followed the account and engaged in community interactions.a16z's cryptocurrency investment team partner jay replied under the tweet, saying: "Correct, this is not the real Toji account; it is an impersonator."ChainCatcher reminds users to be cautious and not to interact with unverified fake accounts.

ChainCatcher news, a16z general partner Ali Yahya tweeted that a16z has made an additional investment of $55 million in the LayerZero token ZRO, with a lock-up period of 3 years. Currently, ZRO is priced at $2.5, up 5.7% in the last 24 hours, with an FDV of $2.5 billion, and a previous high of $7.1.According to data from RootData, a16z previously led a $120 million financing round for LayerZero in April 2023, with a valuation of $3 billion. Earlier, in March 2022, a16z also led a $135 million financing round for LayerZero, with a valuation of $1 billion. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, a16z is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update the crypto custody rules for registered investment advisers. In a formal letter submitted to the SEC's crypto working group, a16z stated that registered investment advisers should be able to directly hold cryptocurrency assets under specific conditions and within clearly defined safeguards. "The Commission should provide new guidance to facilitate custody arrangements for crypto assets, even if it is just a temporary measure before the Commission issues new rules."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the decentralized AI platform ORO AI has announced the completion of a $6 million seed round financing, led by a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) and Delphi Ventures, with participation from Ocular VC, Orange DAO, NEAR Protocol, and 0G Labs.According to the introduction, ORO is a decentralized AI platform designed to unlock high-quality, private data for advanced AI models. ORO leverages blockchain technology to facilitate secure and permissioned data sharing, enabling AI developers to train models on quality datasets while protecting data privacy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, crypto investment startup Glider has completed a $4 million funding round, led by a16z, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Ventures, and GSR. Valuation information has not been disclosed.The New York-based company plans to use artificial intelligence to help users adjust their cryptocurrency investments based on their needs and will join the Andreessen Horowitz cryptocurrency startup accelerator this spring.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news from Towns Protocol, the Web3 social protocol Towns Protocol has completed a $10 million Series B funding round, led by a16zcrypto, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Benchmark.Earlier news, Towns Protocol developer Here Not There Labs completed a $25.5 million funding round in February 2023, led by a16z.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official news from Towns Protocol, the decentralized communication protocol Towns has announced the completion of a $10 million Series B funding round, led by a16z crypto, with new investment from Coinbase Ventures, and continued participation from Benchmark. Towns is committed to building on-chain communication infrastructure to promote the development of Web3 social and collaboration tools. The project team stated, "The future of communication will move on-chain."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the renowned Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is planning to raise $20 billion to establish a growth-stage investment fund focused on artificial intelligence. If successful, this will become the largest fund in the company's history. The fund is expected to attract international limited partners seeking to invest in U.S. AI companies, with part of the funds allocated for follow-on investments in AI startups within a16z's existing portfolio, such as Databricks and xAI.