The Context
The Context by YAPGet weekly grounded perspectives on the latest in crypto, Web3 and DeFi.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 250 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Am I ReplA(I)ceable? 🤖
It’s not that you’re worthless in the job market. You might just be “lower-value human capital.” At least, that’s what Standard Charter CEO Bill Winters had to say after announcing an anticipated 7,000 back-office jobs will be cut by 2030....
Who Gets to Set the Rules Now?🏛️
AI is scaling into infrastructure, crypto is entering regulatory definition, and institutions are drawing new boundaries around risk, compliance, and access. The focus has shifted to governance, and the question is who defines how these sys...
From Launches to Lawsuits ⚖️
The cycle has become more visible than ever. Product launches now trigger immediate market interpretation, institutional gatherings signal where adoption is heading next, and disputes between major players unfold in full view of the industr...
Myth Cyber Attacks weren’t here
The real question has moved from whether new technology can create fragility to whether the people around it can move quickly enough, coordinate clearly enough, and lead decisively enough when the pressure hits. Anthropic, Apple, and Aave e...
Deal and Dash
The story we tell about how emerging technology found its place in 2026 should not forget a very major detail. Any technology that’s won a seat at important tables couldn’t have happened without people choosing to have hard conversations ab...
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The Context is a newsletter by YAP Global covering the key trends and stories shaping Crypto, DeFi, and Web3. We simplify complex trends into relatable stories that keep you informed.
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