Web3 Operators Weekly Update (Apr 25 - May 2)

This week we saw shifting SEC tactics and billion-dollar raises to wallet wars, stealthy North Korean hacks, and 100,000+ new jobs.

Here’s your no-nonsense, executive-level update to help you actually keep up (and sound like you get it).

Let’s dive in.

C-LEVEL BRIEFING: Strategy, Regulation & Innovation

1. SEC Changes Course

The SEC is stepping back from “regulation by enforcement” and closing some pending investigations. This signals a more structured approach to crypto oversight in the U.S., influenced by recent pro-crypto policy shifts.

2. Web3 Funding Surges 

Safe Superintelligence led April with a staggering $2B raise. Other major rounds include Plaid and FNZ, proof that capital is flowing into fintech and infrastructure projects with strong institutional backing.

3. Confidentiality Gets a Boost

Inco secured $5M to build a universal privacy layer for Web3, reinforcing market appetite for confidentiality and modular design.

GROWTH & MARKETING: Wallets, Campaigns & Tools

4. New Era of Wallet-Centric Growth

Best Wallet is gaining attention as a multichain asset manager and staking tool, hinting at wallets evolving into full-stack user hubs.

5. EtherForce Launches Web3 Community Platform

EtherForce announced a combined education + engagement platform for onboarding users into Web3 through gamified learning and community incentives.

6. Campaign Innovation

E-News Flyer Agency rolled out new strategies focused on Web3-native growth marketing, reflecting a broader trend of tailored outreach replacing generic ad spend.

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE: Rules, Risk & Reporting

7. FATF Travel Rule in Focus

Global discussions are heating up around the Travel Rule, which mandates traceability in crypto transactions. Web3 firms are being urged to build compliance into their stack early.

8. Hong Kong Approves Staking & Readies Stablecoin Rules

Licensed exchanges in Hong Kong can now offer staking. Meanwhile, a regulatory framework for stablecoins is expected later this year.

TALENT & HR: Hiring, Salaries & Workforce Shifts

9. 100,000+ New Web3 Jobs This Year

Web3 employment now exceeds 460,000 globally. The U.S., India, and China account for half the workforce, with hiring still trending upward.

10. Bossjob Launches Web3 Talent Platform

Bossjob released a new AI-powered tool focused on matching employers with crypto-savvy talent. It’s optimized for smart contracts, DAOs, and decentralized orgs.

OPERATIONS & SECURITY: Tools, Threats & Treasury

11. North Korean Threat Groups Target Web3

State-sponsored hackers are ramping up attacks using rootkits and cloud-based exfiltration tools, with crypto entities as prime targets. Stay vigilant.

12. Wirex Launches Web3 Banking for Ops Leads

Wirex Business is now live, a global banking platform tailored for Web3 firms and DAOs, offering cross-border treasury solutions, payment rails, and expense management.

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