This Week’s Web3 Highlights: Tokenization Surge, CLARITY Act Momentum, Precious Metals Rally & Crypto Shifts

Introduction: A Week of Diverging Trends in Web3 and Traditional Assets

In the fast-moving world of Web3, this week brought a mix of excitement and caution. Precious metals like gold and silver hit record highs, while Bitcoin and other cryptos lagged behind. At the same time, big moves in and talks around the showed real progress toward blending blockchain with real-world finance. Let’s break down the key and what they mean for investors.

Precious Metals Break Records: Gold at $5,000, Silver Over $100

Gold smashed through $5,000 for the first time ever this week, and silver topped $100. These round numbers often spark investor excitement, drawing in retail buyers who fear missing out (FOMO). The rally in metals has built steam for months, and it shows no signs of slowing.

Why now? A weakening US dollar – down 15.6% from its 2022 peak – plays a big role. But there’s more. The AI boom drives huge demand for silver, copper, nickel, and tin used in data centers, chips, and power grids. Gold shines as a safe haven in risky times.

While metals soar, Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion in outflows over five days. Charts look weak, with Bitcoin stuck under $100,000. A short bounce to $92,000 is possible, but the next 30 days could decide if we’re in a bear market. Past dollar drops fueled crypto bulls, like in 2017, but today’s uncertainty – from government shutdown fears to Fed rate pauses – holds things back.

Bitcoin and Crypto Lag the Debasement Trade

Since major money printing changed markets, assets like Bitcoin, gold, oil, and stocks often move together against fiat weakness. Yet crypto underperforms despite adoption news. A flash crash on October 10th hurt market makers, cutting liquidity and adding volatility.

True inflows need real use cases, like of real-world assets (RWAs) or stablecoins. Big banks recommending crypto could take 12-24 months. Quantum computing fears add uncertainty, though solutions are in early talks.

• Key takeaway: Crypto needs fresh catalysts to catch up to metals.
• Watch for: RWA tokenization and stablecoin growth.

Saudi Arabia Opens Doors: A Game-Changer for Global Capital and Tokenization

Saudi Arabia is set to transform markets by 2026. Removing barriers for foreign investors (QFI) makes the Tadawul stock exchange a daily must-watch. But it’s deeper than stocks.

In November 2025, regulators launched a blockchain token standard for real estate – a global first. This ties into Vision 2030, turning RWAs into fast, auditable infrastructure. here means national-scale real asset trading on chain, lowering costs and boosting trust.

If you’re ignoring Saudi markets, you risk missing a huge capital shift. This could pull global money into Web3-enabled assets.

CLARITY Act Heats Up: Stablecoins and Bank-Crypto Bridge

The White House is pushing a meeting between Coinbase and banks to settle on the . Stablecoins are key to propping up the dollar amid devaluation fears. But unclear rules stall growth – market cap has slowed lately.

New players jump in: Fidelity plans a stablecoin, Bybit launches banking services. Banks worry as stablecoins offer better yields than deposits. A clean integration via beats messy fights.

Clarity means compromise, unlocking innovation. Expect stablecoin competition to explode once rules land.

Tokenization in Action: StartEngine’s $3B RWA Push

Tokenization isn’t hype – it’s happening. StartEngine aims to tokenize $3 billion in real-world assets using the ERC-1450 standard. This comes with a crypto-friendly SEC shift toward compliant on-chain ownership.

Other news: American Fintech Council’s summit gathers leaders for policy talks. Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit hits D.C. in October. Even quirky launches like the American Prosperity Pillow tie into crowdfunding vibes.

StartEngine also eyes ICOs under the proposed , blending equity crowdfunding with tokens.

What This Means for Web3 Investors

This week’s highlights fiat risks, pushing smart money toward hard assets. Crypto’s lag screams opportunity if and deliver.

Saudi’s moves could flood capital into RWAs. Stablecoins bridge TradFi and DeFi. Bitcoin might rally if metals “bubbles” cool and dollar fears peak – history suggests it.

Stay nimble: Watch ETF flows, Saudi reforms, and legislation. Web3 thrives on real utility, and this week showed it’s building.

Final Thoughts: Eyes on the Next Catalysts

From metals mania to blockchain breakthroughs, Web3 pulses with potential. The divergence won’t last – get ready for convergence as tokenization and clarity reshape finance.

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