The US let Trump-era Executive Order 13936 lapse, restoring Hong Kong's trade privileges. Here's what the diplomatic shift means for crypto markets.

The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.

The United States' decision not to extend the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region-related national emergency measures under Executive Order 13936 after it expired on July 14…