Paul Atkins' SEC and Meta’s Web3 Revival: Two Pillars of a New Internet 2u646l

In this episode of Web3 Unlocked, we explore two of the most impactful developments of May 2025: SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveils a structured, forward-looking regulatory framework that could finally bring clarity to the U.S. crypto industry—balancing oversight with innovation. Meta makes its long-awaited return to crypto by integrating stablecoin payments into Facebook and WhatsApp, marking a seismic shift in the role of Big Tech within the decentralized economy. This episode unpacks the legal, technical, and geopolitical implications of both moves—and what they mean for the future of DeFi, digital identity, and programmable money. 1b1rf