​As we enter mid-January 2026, the blockchain landscape has shifted dramatically. Hype is no longer enough; institutions demand compliance, and @dusk_foundation is delivering exactly that. Unlike general-purpose Layer 1s that are retrofitting compliance tools, Dusk was built from day zero to meet the rigorous standards of MiCA and MiFID II.


​The Hybrid Model: Privacy Meets Auditability


​One of the biggest breakthroughs for $DUSK is the "Shielded Ledger." Using advanced Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), it allows for Moonlight (transparent) and Phoenix (private) transaction models to coexist. This is the "Holy Grail" for finance: a bank can keep its trade details confidential from competitors while remaining fully auditable by regulators via selective disclosure.


​Real-World Assets (RWA) are No Longer Theory


​The partnership with the Dutch exchange NPEX is moving beyond pilots. We are looking at over €300M in tokenized securities—equities and bonds—actually moving on-chain. By using the #Dusk network as the settlement layer, these assets gain instant finality and 24/7 liquidity, something traditional stock markets have dreamed of for decades.