Catenaa, Friday, November 15, 2024-Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has expressed optimism for a crypto-friendly regulatory landscape under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
The firm’s crypto policy team highlighted a promising path toward regulatory clarity, with expectations that Trump’s government will foster innovation, supporting crypto’s growth in the U.S.
In a recent note to crypto founders, a16z emphasized that while specific regulations are still unknown, the administration’s approach signals a constructive relationship between the industry and regulatory agencies.
This shift is expected to benefit crypto investors and developers, including greater ownership of digital identities, reduced fees for stablecoin transactions, and innovative business models. The firm urged founders to leverage this regulatory support to develop blockchain projects that could serve as models for new regulatory frameworks.
In 2025, a16z plans to actively advocate for clear and supportive regulations that balance consumer protection with innovation. The firm also acknowledged that regulators will maintain scrutiny on certain crypto activities, particularly token issuances, to ensure only legitimate projects thrive. The previous “regulation by enforcement” approach, criticized for blocking credible projects and enabling scams, had eroded trust in the crypto space, a16z noted.
In a show of support for this new regulatory era, a16z recently contributed $23 million to the pro-crypto PAC Fairshake for the 2026 election cycle, aiming to influence crypto legislation.
