a16z: Regulatory Gaps Fuel Surge in Meme Coin Activity

A new report from a16z Crypto outlines how rapidly evolving meme coin issuance reflects concerning regulatory gaps within the cryptocurrency industry. The ‘2025 Cryptocurrency Industry Status Report’ highlights that over 13 million meme coins have been issued, demonstrating the urgent need for the US to introduce market structure legislation to provide clearer frameworks for developers and investors in this space.