A16z raises $15B, says crypto a 'key' to America winning next 100 years

Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments.

Tech-focused venture capital firm Andreessen “a16z” Horowitz said it raised over $15 billion to invest in companies and technologies it sees as critical to secure America’s future and win the next century — and crypto remains a key part of that mission.

In a post to X Friday, a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz, acknowledged that China and other competitors have caught up to the US in recent decades and that America must continue to innovate to preserve its technological, economic, and military dominance:

Horowitz said alignment between the US government and the private sector is crucial to defend American interests, warning that failure could cost the country its dominance:

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