The Context
The Context by YAPGet weekly grounded perspectives on the latest in crypto, Web3 and DeFi.
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Micropayments, Macro Ambitions 🗻
On Tuesday, Kraken’s parent company, Payward, agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, securing an EU banking licence as it pushes beyond crypto trading into traditional finance. Expected to complete in 2027, the deal would make Paywar...
No Bill, No Problem ✍️
With CLARITY failing to clear the Senate last month, many eyes have turned to November’s midterms. Crypto super-PAC Fairshake announced the 32 House candidates it will be backing this week. The split of 19 Republicans and 13 Democrats has d...
One Stablecoin to Rule Them All?
With the much anticipated OUSD launch coming yesterday, it’s now time for the industry to watch with bated breath as it begins to scale across consortium members like Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, and Shopify. Given the distribution and scale o...
No Slowdown, Just Markdowns 🏷️
Despite Dario Amodei’s calls for a slowdown in development, Anthropic and OpenAI are still trying to get the edge on one another. The two firms both released low-cost models this week, selling the virtues of efficiency and low-cost business...
Trust, Safety & IPOs All Around
This week, Anthropic reportedly moved another step towards an IPO this week, while Sam Altman ruled out an OpenAI listing in 2026, calling it an “ill-advised moment” given the safety concerns facing the industry. As AI labs approach the pub...
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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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