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Andreessen Horowitz Raises $4.5B Crypto Fund, its Fourth
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has announced a new $4.5 billion fund that will invest in crypto and Web 3 companies. It's the Silicon Valley venture capital firm's fourth such fund focused on digital assets. "The Hash" hosts discuss the timing and industry implications of a16z doubling down on its crypto investments despite the market downturn.

Crypto’s Prominent Role in World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting
Cryptocurrencies have taken a prominent role at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. “The Hash” squad discusses the conversations surrounding blockchain technology at the annual event and how traditional industries see themselves in a crypto future.

How Charities Can Utilize NFTs to Maximize Fundraising
As digital assets continue to grow in popularity, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have proven themselves as useful to charitable causes for incentivizing donations and creating communities. “The Hash” group discusses how Web 3 can be embraced for philanthropy and addresses the barriers to entry for artists.

YouTube Bans and Reinstates Bankless Crypto Channel: Why it Matters
Bankless, a YouTube channel with 150,000 subscribers for its Ethereum-focused content, said it had been banned without warning or explanation, leading YouTube to restore service several hours later. “The Hash” group discusses potential use cases for decentralized social media platforms and the role of channels like Bankless in Web 3 education.

Coinbase Faces Q1 Earnings Challenge as Crypto Markets Weaken
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) will report first quarter earnings on Tuesday, possibly seeing some soft spots as crypto prices continue to retreat. “The Hash” panel discusses Coinbase’s recent NFT marketplace debut and the correlation between publicly traded Web 3 companies and the cryptocurrency markets.

Instagram’s Move into NFTs: What We Know About Mark Zuckerberg’s Test
Meta (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Instagram will begin testing non-fungible token (NFT) integrations this week, with an initial focus on Ethereum-based assets. “The Hash” panel discusses Meta’s plans for augmented reality NFTs with their Spark AR software and potential clashes between Web 2 and Web 3 cultures.

Warren Buffett’s Granddaughter on NFTs, His Crypto Comments
“Spirit Coin” NFT artist Nicole Buffett discusses her experience in Web 3 and how she would explain the value proposition of blockchain technology to her grandfather Warren Buffett following his recent dismissal of bitcoin.

‘Web 3 Is Going Just Great’ Founder on Wikipedia Cutting Off Crypto Donations
Wikipedia Editor and “Web 3 Is Going Just Great” Founder Molly White discusses the Wikimedia Foundation’s recent decision to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations, citing concerns over the environmental impact of blockchain technology. Plus, a conversation about the similarities between Web 2 and Web 3 and issues with a tokenized future of the internet.

Andrew Yang on Crypto in Politics, Ukraine, Golden DAO and AAPI Community
Former presidential candidate and GoldenDAO Founder Andrew Yang discusses the intersection of Web 3 and politics and the ambitions of his newly-founded Freedom Party. Plus, GoldenDAO’s ambitions to uplift the AAPI community.

Framework Ventures Exec on Future of Web 3 Gaming and DeFi
Framework Ventures Co-founder Vance Spencer discusses their $400 million fund to back Web 3 gaming and DeFi initiatives. Spencer highlights the shift from free-to-play to play-to-earn, competition with Web 2, and the increasing interest in play-to-earn gaming in the South East Asian and Latin American markets.
