Web3 Operators Weekly: Circle’s IPO, Avalanche x Filecoin, and New AI Marketing Tools

For C-Level Leaders

Circle’s IPO Puts Stablecoins in the Spotlight 

USDC issuer Circle went public this week, debuting on the NYSE with a 160% stock surge and closing at $83.23.

With a valuation approaching $22 billion, Circle's public listing sets a precedent for crypto-native companies like Kraken and Gemini to follow suit.

It’s the strongest U.S. IPO debut in years and a major milestone for stablecoin legitimacy.

Modular Chains Are Having a Moment 

Planck Network launched a new modular Layer-1 protocol, splitting core blockchain functions, consensus, execution, data availability, and settlement, into separate layers.

The goal?

Better scalability and seamless interoperability across chains.

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Adds New Firepower 

EEA appointed Redwan Meslem as its new Executive Director and brought L2BEAT and Lido DAO into the boardroom.

The move strengthens ties between Ethereum’s enterprise adoption strategy and the modular ecosystem.

For Marketing & Growth Teams

The Open Social Web Just Leveled Up 

FediForum 2025 featured a suite of new apps expanding the decentralized social space:

• Bonfire Social: Customizable modular communities

• Channel.org: Social content curation across Lens, Bluesky, and Mastodon

• Bounce: Move your followers from Bluesky to Mastodon, friction-free

These tools reflect an accelerating shift toward user-owned platforms.

AI Is the Growth Stack Now 

Marketers are leaning heavily into AI for speed and scale.

Whether it’s generating campaign content with ChatGPT or deploying lead funnels through no-code tools, AI-driven growth is proving faster and leaner.

For Finance & Compliance Leaders

MoonPay Goes Nationwide 

After securing approvals in all 50 U.S. states, MoonPay is now fully licensed for crypto operations nationwide.

This is a big win for compliance, and for teams looking to offer fiat-to-crypto ramps legally and easily across the U.S.

SEC Clarifies Token Rules 

New SEC guidance offers more clarity on when tokens are considered securities.

The refined approach makes it easier to differentiate between utility and investment instruments, giving legal and finance teams clearer frameworks to operate in.

For HR & Talent Operators

The Web3 Talent Market Is Remote and Booming 

Salaries for Web3 professionals range from $135K to $300K+, and over 70% of jobs are now remote-first.

Competition is heating up globally as top talent gravitates toward protocols, DAOs, and onchain startups with flexible setups.

For Ops & Infrastructure Leads

Dedge Raises €4M to Lock Down Web3 Security 

Madrid-based Dedge Security secured €4M to grow its ASPM platform, which helps Web3 orgs identify and fix vulnerabilities at scale, directly within CI/CD pipelines.

Filecoin x Avalanche Bridge Goes Live 

A new cross-chain data bridge between Avalanche and Filecoin is now live, bringing improved liquidity, reduced counterparty risk, and scalable infra to Web3 builders.

Think: faster trades, lower slippage, and stronger DeFi pipes.

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