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Crypto investors woke up to a refreshing change of tone this week. The long-running courtroom drama between Ripple and the SEC, one of the most talked-about sagas in crypto history, has finally wrapped up.

With years of legal fog now lifting, a clearer path is emerging for blockchain builders and token projects.

For many in the industry, this moment feels like a release valve has been opened. There’s a renewed sense of optimism and possibility, especially for teams working on real-world applications like payments, remittances, and decentralized finance.

Regulation clarity, even in small…