a16z to drop 'Crypto' from flagship blockchain fund name
- —a16z will rename its flagship blockchain fund, dropping 'Crypto'
- —The fund's investment focus is shifting to other sectors
- —The fund's first founding member is departing the firm
Why it matters: One of crypto's largest VCs is reducing its public association with the sector, a signal of cooling venture appetite for crypto.
Source: PANews
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