Executive Summary Sentiment: Neutral-Bearish (Compliance Pivot).  While the US continues an aggressive deregulatory “thaw,” European and International bodies (EBA, FATF) have shifted from theory to aggressive enforcement, particularly targeting stablecoin rails and unhosted wallet interactions. The “Permissionless” Era is Ending:  Global standards now explicitly demand smart-contract-level controls (freeze/burn/allowlist). Tokens lacking these features face imminent delisting

Executive Summary Recent analyses from key European and international institutions outline a landscape characterised by a strategic...