📢 This week in the Web3 space ⬇️
📌The biggest news this week in the web3 space has to be the United States SEC’s approval of the
@ethereum Spot ETFs. This is a watershed moment for the crypto and web3 industry as this event further legitimizes Ethereum as an asset class for institution investors whilst drawing mainstream attention to the broader sector. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved several spot Ether ETFs from firms including
@vaneck_us,
@BlackRock, and
@Fidelity, marking a significant regulatory milestone. The SEC's decision follows speculation about treating ETH as a security. While 19b-4 filings were approved, the ETFs await final SEC sign-off on their S-1 registration statements before trading can begin. This approval follows the SEC's January approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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@Telegram's "mini apps" are rapidly growing, with millions of users joining daily. These apps, integrated within Telegram, offer web3 features and various monetization options. Notable examples include Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, a game simulating a crypto exchange CEO's life, which has 19 million daily active users. The game's success is driven by its engaging plot, referral system, and user-generated marketing. Although lacking web3 elements now, blockchain integration is planned. Telegram's secure communication and strong community-building make it popular for web3 games.
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@HUGOBOSS has launched Hugo Boss XP, a new customer loyalty program integrating Web3 and blockchain technology. The program, accessible via the brand's app, combines traditional loyalty features with the ability to collect and redeem NFTs through purchases and interactions. These NFTs unlock exclusive products and experiences, with future plans for token trading. The program will debut in the UK in June, eventually replacing the current loyalty program globally.
retailtechinnovationhub.com/…
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@PwC's Scale program has selected 11 startups from 700 applicants in the tokenization and digital asset space. The program, in collaboration with GrowthBuilders, offers support including sales, marketing and introductions to large enterprises within PWC's ecosystem. The startups fall under two categories namely identity services and tokenization solutions and these include
@archipels_io,
@truststamp,
@TruvityHQ, Vidos,
@Vertalo_,
@Brickken,
@zoniqxinc,
@Hedgeguard,
@Venly_io,
@Alterscope, and Custodiex. PwC, particularly active in web3 in Asia, aims to foster growth and innovation in this sector.
ledgerinsights.com/pwc-accel…
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