Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is closing its London office to refocus on the US crypto market, following the pro-crypto regulatory momentum under Donald Trump’s administration. Initially entering the UK market in 2023 amidst regulatory pressures, a16z has decided to withdraw significant resources from the region. COO Anthony Albanese emphasized their ongoing confidence in the UK’s crypto potential while announcing the closure. The shift comes after Trump’s recent executive order on digital assets and the SEC’s rollback of policies affecting Bitcoin custody. a16z remains committed to influencing US crypto policies and has recently announced substantial funding for tech investments.

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