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    Is Donald Trump’s Recent Crypto-Friendly Stance Genuine Or Opportunistic? Experts Weigh In

    Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently expressed his backing for crypto, indicating that he would cease hostility towards crypto in the US if he were to be re-elected.

    Tether and TON Partner with Oobit for USDT-to-Fiat Transactions via Mobile App

    Tether Operations Limited, the largest entity in the digital asset ecosystem, announced a strategic partnership with Oobit, a mobile payment app, and the TON Foundation on May 16. 

    South Korean Police Arrest 34 in Swoop on Crypto-powered Drugs Smuggling Ring

    South Korean police have arrested 34 people in a raid on a suspected crypto-powered drugs smuggling ring, officers announced on May 16.

    Breaking: Senate Overwhelmingly Votes To Overturn The SEC’s SAB121

    The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to formally disapprove the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial staff accounting bulletin SAB121, which will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk.

    India’s SEBI Open to Crypto Oversight, RBI Seeks Stablecoin Ban

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed a collaborative effort among regulators to oversee cryptocurrency trading on Thursday, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeks a stablecoin ban.

    Mastercard’s Start Path Welcomes Five Startups to Develop Blockchain Use Cases

    Mastercard announced the selection of five startups to participate in its Start Path blockchain and digital assets program on Wednesday to foster innovation in blockchain technology and digital asset utilization.

    MMO Combat Game MetalCore Joins $2.4 Billion Universal Gaming Ecosystem Portal

    MetalCore, a free-to-play massive multiplayer online (MMO) combat game led by former developers from Activision, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Midway, has announced a partnership with the universal gaming ecosystem Portal.

    ShibaSwap Upgrades to Shibarium Blockchain in Major Overhaul

    The Shiba Inu ecosystem’s decentralized exchange, ShibaSwap, has successfully transitioned to the Shibarium blockchain, introducing many new features and enhancements, including improved SHIB burns.

    China Police Uncover $2B USDT Underground Banking Operation

    China’s police have uncovered a $1.9 billion USDT underground banking operation going against Chinese crypto bans.

    South Korean Police Officers on Trial in ‘Crypto Fraud Bribes’ Case

    Two South Korean police officers are standing trial over alleged bribery in an increasingly high-profile crypto fraud case.

    Former House Speaker Paul Ryan Says Stablecoins Could Be Worth “Trillions” Once Regulated

    Paul Ryan – the 54th speaker of the United States House of Representatives – has emerged as a major proponent of stablecoins, with a bright outlook on what regulation could bring to the industry.

    Russian Teens Arrested for ‘Crypto-powered Money Laundering’ – Report

    Two Russian teenagers have been arrested in a crackdown on a suspected crypto-powered “money laundering” ring, a police source claimed on May 14.

    Tether’s USDT Implicated in $2B Illegal Foreign Exchange Scheme in China – Regulation Coming?

    Chinese police in Sichuan province apprehended some suspects of an underground banking scheme on May 15 for allegedly facilitating illicit foreign exchange transactions involving about $2 billion worth of Tether’s USDT.

    HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto License Application Again – What’s Going On?

    Huobi Global (HGBL) Hong Kong Limited, a subsidiary of HTX, withdrew its application for a cryptocurrency trading license from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for the second time on May 14.

    Congressman Wiley Nickel Slams SEC’s “Open Hostility” Towards Digital Assets, Urges Gensler To Rescind SAB121

    Congressman Wiley Nickel (D-CA) has criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler over the agency’s “open hostility” towards crypto and SAB121. Nickel sent a letter to Gensler on Wednesday urging him to rescind the controversial staff accounting bulletin amidst the Senate vote to nullify it.

    Crucible to Launch 3D Emergence Marketplace for Interoperable Game Assets

    Game and 3D world builder Crucible has announced the Emergence Marketplace, set for launch this Summer.