Web3 Weekly Roundup: , , Precious Metals Boom & Crypto Shifts

In the quick-paced world of Web3, this week mixed big wins and some worries. Precious metals like gold and silver hit all-time highs, while Bitcoin and other cryptos stayed behind. At the same time, real progress in and talks on the point to blockchain mixing with everyday finance. Let’s dive into the top stories and what they mean for you as an investor.

Precious Metals Hit Record Highs: Gold Over $5,000, Silver Tops $100

Gold broke past $5,000 for the first time this week. Silver climbed above $100. These big round numbers get retail investors excited with FOMO – fear of missing out. The rally in metals has grown for months and keeps going strong.

What’s driving it? A weak US dollar, down 15.6% from its 2022 high, is a key factor. But there’s more. The AI boom needs lots of silver, copper, nickel, and tin for data centers, chips, and power setups. Gold acts as a safe spot when markets feel risky.

• Gold’s appeal: Safe haven in uncertain times.
• Silver’s edge: Industrial demand from AI and tech growth.
• Dollar drop: Makes hard assets look better against fiat money.

This metals boom shows smart money moving to real assets amid fiat worries. It could signal bigger shifts ahead.

Crypto Lags Behind: Bitcoin ETFs See $1.7B Outflows

While metals shine, Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.7 billion in five days. Bitcoin sits under $100,000, looking weak on charts. A quick jump to $92,000 might happen, but the next 30 days could show if we’re heading into a bear market.

Past dollar weakness sparked crypto bulls, like in 2017. But now, fears of government shutdowns and Fed rate holds slow things down. A flash crash on October 10 hurt market makers, cut liquidity, and boosted volatility.

Since big money printing started, Bitcoin, gold, oil, and stocks often rise together against weak fiat. Yet crypto lags despite good adoption news. Real inflows need strong use cases like real-world assets (RWAs) on chain or stablecoins.

Big banks might push crypto in 12-24 months. Quantum computing risks add doubt, but fixes are in early stages.

Saudi Arabia Leads with Real Estate Blockchain Standard

Saudi Arabia plans big market changes by 2026. They will drop barriers for foreign investors (QFI), making the Tadawul stock exchange a daily watch. But it’s more than stocks.

In November 2025, regulators rolled out a blockchain token standard for real estate – the world’s first. This fits Vision 2030, turning RWAs into fast, clear systems on chain. It cuts costs and builds trust for national-scale trading.

If you skip Saudi markets, you might miss a huge capital move. This could pour global money into Web3 assets. Watch for more RWA growth here – it’s a game-changer for tokenization.

: Stablecoins Get Regulatory Push

The White House pushes a meeting between Coinbase and big banks to agree on the . Stablecoins help support the dollar as it weakens. But fuzzy rules slow growth – stablecoin market cap growth has stalled.

New entrants: Fidelity eyes a stablecoin, Bybit adds bank services. Banks fret as stablecoins give better yields than savings. A clear lets them blend smoothly, avoiding fights.

Clarity means deals and unlocks growth. Stablecoin rivalry will boom once rules are set. This bridges TradFi and DeFi.

Tokenization Goes Live: StartEngine Targets $3 Billion in RWAs

Tokenization is real now, not just talk. StartEngine plans to tokenize $3 billion in real-world assets with the ERC-1450 standard. This pairs with a crypto-friendly SEC shift to compliant on-chain ownership.

Other buzz:

• American Fintech Council summit brings leaders for policy chats.
• Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit in D.C. this October.
• Even fun stuff like the American Prosperity Pillow links to crowdfunding trends.

StartEngine also looks at ICOs under new rules, mixing equity crowdfunding with tokens. This brings real utility to Web3.

What It All Means for Investors

This week’s Web3 highlights show fiat risks pushing money to hard assets. Crypto’s lag offers chances if and tokenization deliver.

Saudi moves could flood RWAs with cash. Stablecoins link old and new finance. Bitcoin may rally if metals cool and dollar fears peak – history points that way.

Stay flexible: Track ETF flows, Saudi changes, and new laws. Web3 grows on real use, and this week proves it’s happening.

From metals hype to blockchain wins, Web3 is full of promise. The split between assets won’t last. Get set for tokenization and clarity to reshape money.

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