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The SEC has announced two high-profile leadership appointments that could shape the regulatory tone for digital assets and investment funds in the coming years. The post SEC Leadership Shakeup: Brian Daly and Kurt Hohl Step Into Key Roles — What It Means for Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Hong Kong has entered Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot, running live trials in asset settlement, cross-border payments and programmable finance. Tests link bank rails with public chains via Chainlink, measuring how ERC-20 and ERC-3643 tokens uphold KYC and transfer limits under load. The post Hong Kong’s e-HKD Program Enters Critical Phase – Here’s What It Means appeared first on Cryptonews.

RLUSD stablecoin has won simultaneous clearance from Dubai’s DFSA and New York’s NYDFS, giving Ripple a regulatory edge in the $160 billion stablecoin sector. The approval has allowed 7,000 DIFC firms to route low-cost cross-border payments, while growing UAE demand challenges Tether’s dominance. The post Ripple Scores Key Regulatory Win in the Middle East – Here’s What It Means for RLUSD appeared first on Cryptonews.

SEC staking guidance has outlined that protocol staking, ancillary services and third-party staking-as-a-service providers do not involve securities offerings, so participants need not register under the Securities Act. Commissioner Peirce has welcomed the clarity, while Crenshaw has voiced concern. The post SEC Staking Shake-Up: Agency Says Proof-of-Stake Isn’t a Securities Deal – What It Means Now appeared first on Cryptonews.