New Tribe Capital’s VC Insights, Ripple’s Strategy Breakdown, DeFi Predictions, Naive 1st-time Founder Journey and Weekly Web3 Highlights

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1. The smartest minds see the future before the rest do. 🚀

2. Feature Friday: VC Partner Showcase – NewTribe Capital

3. Breaking down Ripple’s Strategy

4. Meme: The Story of A Naive 1st Time Founder

5. What do you see as the future of DeFi?

6. Weekly News

The smartest minds see the future before the rest do. 🚀

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The Web3 space is evolving rapidly, and for founders in this space, having the right partner can make all the difference. Enter NewTribe Capital, a UAE-based VC firm that’s helping shape the future of blockchain innovation.

Let’s break down why they’re a standout ally for founders in 2025.

NewTribe Capital operates as “smart money” for early-stage Web3 startups, focusing on sectors like DeFi, AI-driven blockchain solutions, gaming, and infrastructure.

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Their approach goes beyond capital:

✅ From Tokenomics design to smart contract audits and CEX listings, they provide end-to-end guidance to help startups scale.

✅ With a presence in Asia, Europe, and MENA, they bridge gaps for founders entering new markets, particularly in the Middle East’s booming Web3 scene.

✅ They’ve backed 200+ projects, deploying over $50M with an average ticket size of $200k. Recent bets include metaverse platforms and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks).

NewTribe recently hosted private networking events in Dubai, discussing the recent trends in AI, connecting founders with global VCs and KOLs. These gatherings are goldmines for partnerships and visibility.

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For builders in the trenches, NewTribe’s value boils down to three things…

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Ripple, a big name in the crypto and blockchain space, offers interesting insights for founders navigating high-stakes innovation.

Here’s how the blockchain giant is rewriting the playbook in 2025.

At Ripple’s core, it aims to facilitate cross-border payments with speed and efficiency. With blockchain tech, real-time transactions can settle in seconds, compared to the days it often takes traditional banks.

One of the most significant hurdles Ripple has faced is navigating the complex regulatory environment surrounding crypto. But now the SEC just quietly removed its lawsuit against Ripple from federal court dockets.

Why? New leadership under crypto-friendly Chair Paul Atkins hints at a strategic retreat, with insiders predicting the agency might drop its appeal entirely by mid-2025. Meanwhile, Ripple now holds 55+ money licenses across the U.S. (including New York’s golden ticket).

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Ripple’s NYDFS-approved stable coin is now the backbone of 24/7 cross-border settlements for banks from Tokyo to Luxembourg. It’s making XRP indispensable as the bridge between dollars, euros, and yen.

85% of Japan’s top banks now run on RippleNet. Standard Chartered uses XRP for real-time MiCA-compliant trades in the EU. Even Bank of America’s internal settlements are 100% XRP-powered.

Ripple’s journey showcases many critical lessons for current and aspiring founders…

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We’re all naive in the start…

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SEC Crypto Task Force Discusses Staking, ETPs, and Regulations

• The SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with crypto and traditional finance representatives in early February.

• Discussions focused on staking, exchange-traded product (ETP) guidelines, and regulatory frameworks.

• The Blockchain Association proposed six key regulatory priorities, including clear ETP standards and ensuring protocol staking isn’t classified as a security.

Elizabeth Warren Calls Elon Musk a ‘Bank Robber’ Over CFPB Cuts

• Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Elon Musk and Donald Trump for attempts to dismantle the CFPB.

• The CFPB faced layoffs of up to 100 employees on Feb. 13.

• The layoffs followed budget cuts by Russell Vought, acting head of the CFPB under Trump.

• Warren emphasized that only Congress has the authority to shut down the CFPB.

SEC Acknowledges Grayscale’s XRP and DOGE ETF Filings

• The SEC acknowledged Grayscale’s filings for spot XRP and Dogecoin ETFs on Feb. 13.

• The acknowledgment starts a 240-day review process before a decision is made.

• If entered into the federal register now, the SEC’s deadline would be mid-October.

Coinbase CEO Predicts 10% of Global GDP on Crypto by 2030

• Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, sees crypto adoption as entering a “new era” in the U.S.

• He predicts that by 2030, 10% of global GDP will be on crypto rails.

• Compared crypto’s current growth to the internet boom of the early 2000s.

• If realized, over $10 trillion in value could be tokenized or on chain.

CZ’s Dog ‘Broccoli’ Sparks Memecoin Frenzy

• Binance founder CZ revealed his dog’s name, Broccoli, triggering a wave of Broccoli-themed memecoins.

• Over 480 Broccoli coins launched on Solana’s Pump. Fun and 300 on BNB Smart Chain’s Four. Meme.

• One Solana-based Broccoli memecoin hit a $1.5 billion market cap on Feb. 13.

• CZ clarified that he is not launching a memecoin and left it to the community.