a16z: Over 13 million independent meme coins have been issued this year, highlighting the regulatory vacuum in the crypto sector

BlockBeats News, October 22, according to a report by Andreessen Horowitz's digital asset venture capital fund a16z crypto, more than 13 million independent Meme coins were issued in a single year in 2025, highlighting the regulatory vacuum in the cryptocurrency sector and the urgent need for market structure legislation in the United States.

In the State of Crypto 2025 report released on Wednesday, a16z crypto emphasized the importance of regulation to establish a clearer framework for cryptocurrency developers and investors. The fund stated that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, currently under review by Congress, will enhance consumer protection by adding safeguards, supervise blockchain-based intermediaries, and provide a clearer regulatory path for digital commodities.