[Stablecoin Payment Company KAST Appoints Former U.S. SEC Senior Advisor Stephanie Allen as Head of Corporate and Policy Communications] According to Golden Finance, on April 30, stablecoin payment company KAST announced the appointment of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) senior advisor Stephanie Allen as its new Head of Corporate and Policy Communications. KAST stated that this personnel appointment aims to accelerate its business growth in North America and Latin America. During her tenure at the SEC, Stephanie Allen provided internal and external communication strategy advice to KAST's leadership and served as a spokesperson. She also advised the SEC's cryptocurrency task force. KAST was founded in July 2024 by former Circle executive Raagulan Pathy. The company offers consumers and businesses USD-denominated accounts, global payments covering 170 countries, and a suite of stablecoin-based financial tools.