Web3 Operators Weekly Update (May 23 - May 30)

This Week’s Top Story

The House proposed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, offering long-awaited clarity around SEC vs. CFTC oversight.

These bills could drastically reshape how DAOs, exchanges, and stablecoin providers operate.

Now let’s breakdown the most important news affecting each operator in the Web3 space.

FOR C-LEVEL LEADERS

Tether Buys Into Commodities Tether acquired a 70% stake in Latin American energy and agri-giant Adecoagro, hinting at a larger play in real-world asset integration and on-chain commodity markets.

VP Vance Goes All-In on Crypto Speaking at Bitcoin 2025, Vance reaffirmed the administration’s support for stablecoin regulation and a market structure overhaul.

Web3 Market Structure Bill Gains Traction The House’s new bill builds off Ripple’s SEC case, with proposed distinctions for secondary crypto market sales, something that could reshape token strategy across the board.

FOR MARKETING & GROWTH

New Tools Driving Web3 Growth Platforms like Cookie3, Safary, and Oxarc are redefining how teams analyze onchain behavior and run wallet-based targeting.

Web3 Gaming Faces Pullback Q1 2025 saw a 71% drop in investment in Web3 gaming. Projects like Nyan Heroes and Champions Ascension shut down as VC interest shifts toward AI and RWAs.

Top Web3 Agencies Ranked Need marketing firepower? OMNI, Flamingo, and BDC Consulting were recently recognized as leading agencies in Web3 brand growth and campaign execution.

FOR FINANCE & COMPLIANCE

Department of Labor Revises Crypto Stance New guidance eliminates prior discouragement of crypto in retirement accounts. While still cautious, the DoL has returned to a neutral position, easing pressure on crypto 401(k) providers.

EU and UK Compliance Pressure Builds The EU and UK are rolling out tougher Web3 regulations, pushing projects toward more rigorous KYC/AML procedures and jurisdiction-aware compliance stacks.

FOR HR & TALENT TEAMS

Compliance Hiring Surges 40% As regulations ramp up, demand for crypto-native compliance pros has skyrocketed, especially at growth-stage startups facing new audit requirements.

TradFi Snaps Up Web3 Talent BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Fidelity are now outbidding crypto startups for top engineers and ops hires, offering up to 30% more in comp packages.

FOR OPERATIONS / OPS LEADS

Bybit Winds Down NFT and DEX Products After a $14 billion hack, Bybit is shutting down several of its Web3 offerings in favor of a security-first infrastructure overhaul.

GraphLinq + Ice Open Network Partner Up GraphLinq is teaming with Ice to offer no-code Web3 automation tools, making it easier for teams to deploy workflows without technical lift.

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