As China’s central bank governor Pan Gongsheng reaffirms the country’s hardline stance against stablecoins, labeling them a ‘new source of vulnerabilities’ threatening global financial stability, the global stablecoin market has paradoxically surged to $308 billion in capitalization. This dramatic growth, occurring despite Beijing’s decade-long restrictions, raises fundamental questions about whether dollar-pegged digital assets can achieve true global scale without participation from the world’s largest fintech economy, or if China’s absence is paradoxically strengthening the market’s independence and resilience.
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a16z Leads $12.9M Round for Pakistan Stablecoin Startup ZAR
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz is leading a $12.9 million funding round for fintech startup ZAR, which aims to bring dollar-backed stablecoins to Pakistan’s unbanked population through an innovative distribution model leveraging the country’s extensive network of corner stores and kiosks. This approach represents a significant departure from traditional crypto distribution methods and could potentially reach millions who currently lack access to traditional banking services.
read moreCrypto Growth: 2025 Trends, Regulation & Institutional Adoption
Despite facing volatility and regulatory challenges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by institutional adoption and legislative clarity. Andreessen Horowitz’s latest analysis reveals nine key trends shaping the industry’s future trajectory as traditional finance increasingly converges with digital assets.
read moreCrypto’s Hollow Bull Run: Institutions, Memes & Macro
This crypto bull cycle feels unlike any before it. While Bitcoin has reached record highs, the broader market has experienced unprecedented challenges that have left many questioning whether this truly qualifies as a bull run at all. The current environment is characterized by institutional dominance, memecoin mania, and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions that have hollowed out the market’s traditional energy and retail participation.
read morea16z Raises $10B for AI & Defense, Excludes Crypto
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz is seeking to raise approximately $10 billion for new investments in artificial intelligence and defense sectors. Notably absent from this massive fundraising round is any dedicated crypto fund, despite the firm’s historical leadership in digital asset investments, marking a significant strategic pivot for one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investment firms.
read moreStablecoins Now 1% of US Dollars in Circulation: a16z
Stablecoins have reached a critical milestone, now accounting for over 1% of all US dollars in circulation as major financial institutions and fintech companies accelerate their cryptocurrency adoption. According to Andreessen Horowitz’s latest State of Crypto report, traditional finance giants including BlackRock, Visa, Fidelity, and JPMorgan Chase are reshaping the digital asset landscape alongside fintech leaders like Stripe, PayPal, and Robinhood. This institutional embrace is being supported by dramatic improvements in blockchain infrastructure capabilities, with some networks processing over 3,400 transactions per second—representing more than a 100-fold increase in throughput over the past five years.
read morePrediction Markets Hit $2B Record as Polymarket Retakes Lead
Weekly prediction market volume has surged past $2 billion for the first time, with Polymarket reclaiming its leadership position from Kalshi after eight weeks of trailing. Sports betting continues to dominate trading activity despite growing political market momentum ahead of November elections. Major funding rounds have propelled both platforms to multi-billion dollar valuations as regulatory barriers ease.
read moreCrypto Weekly: Ripple’s $1B Buyback, Trump’s $1B Profit
This week witnessed major moves in the crypto space, from Ripple Labs planning a $1 billion XRP buyback to revelations about the Trump family’s $1 billion crypto profits. Meanwhile, regulatory developments and significant investments continue to shape the digital asset landscape.
read morea16z Invests $50M in Solana’s Jito Protocol at $800M Valuation
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm, a16z, has committed $50 million to Jito, a leading liquid staking protocol on the Solana network, valuing the project at approximately $800 million. This landmark investment represents one of the most significant late-stage financings in the Solana ecosystem and signals strong institutional confidence in liquid staking technology despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The deal involves a16z receiving JTO tokens at a discounted rate in exchange for long-term alignment with the protocol’s development.
read morea16z Invests $50M in Solana’s Jito Amid US Regulatory Scrutiny
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division has made a $50 million strategic investment in Jito, a key liquid staking protocol on the Solana network. The move comes as US regulators begin providing clarity on how staking products fit within securities law frameworks. This investment significantly deepens a16z’s exposure to Solana’s growing DeFi ecosystem and signals strong institutional confidence in the network’s future despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
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