Gulf Binance has obtained licenses from Thailand's Ministry of Finance to become a digital asset operator regulated by the country's SEC.

https://www.theblock.co/post/232330/binance-gulf-thailand

The highly-anticipated virtual sneaker sale on .SWOOSH faced persistent delays, leaving some users frustrated. Meanwhile, Nike has so far labeled the release as a success.

https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/05/25/nike-of1-nft-sale-surpasses-1m-despite-delays-tech-issues/

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida declared his candidacy for the US presidency during a Twitter Spaces conversation alongside CEO Elon Musk and venture capitalist David Sacks on Wednesday.

https://blockworks.co/news/desantis-pro-bitcoin-anti-cbdc

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its collaboration with US law enforcement agencies in the seizure of $4.4 million worth of crypto assets connected to cybercrime organizations operating out of North Korea.

https://crypto.news/binance-assists-us-in-freezing-4-4m-tied-to-north-korea/

Ariel Givner, Esq., an IP and corporate attorney in the web3 space, took to Twitter to share the news of Shaquille O'Neal being sued in a class action lawsuit over his Astrals NFT project.

https://coingape.com/?p=149407

Four employees of South Korean crypto exchange Coinone have been indicted for allegedly employing illegal methods to amass profits exceeding 2.98 billion Korean won.

https://crypto.news/crypto-scandal-hits-south-korea-as-executives-accused-of-2-2m-scam/

G7 Leaders have committed to closer collaboration on AI policy and have called for the adoption of global technical standards.

https://beincrypto.com/g7-leaders-work-together-on-ai-policy/

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currency, Millionero is making waves as an emerging leader in the cryptocurrency investment sector. The platform has recently introduced a groundbreaking feature called “perpetual collateral,” which has the potential to unlock new profit avenues for investors.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/finance/millionero-transforms-crypto-investing-with-perpetual-collateral-55019.php

A former executive of Signature Bank has made several attempts to heap blame for the bank's failure on digital assets.

https://zycrypto.com/united-states-senators-lash-out-at-signatures-executives-for-blaming-banks-collapse-on-crypto-after-reckless-management/

FATF President T. Raja Kumar said G7 member states must set an example in implementing global standards for dealing with the crypto industry, adding it is necessary to put an “end to the lawless crypto space.

https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2023/05/fatf-head-g7-must-put-an-end-to-lawless-crypto-space

VeeCon is back in 2023, moving from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, and creator and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk joined Decrypt to discuss his aim to make it the "coolest business conference in the world." And that means expanding the focus beyond NFTs and Web3 to include AI and other tech innovations, along with broader business and pop culture content.

https://decrypt.co/videos/interviews/FqIm7PfV/gary-vee-discusses-veecon-2023s-broader-shift-beyond-web3

Tether's market cap has been growing at the expense of rival stablecoins such as USD Coin, the report said.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/05/19/crypto-market-recovery-unlikely-until-stablecoin-universe-stops-shrinking-jpmorgan/

Citadel Securities alleged that two former employees formed a cryptocurrency firm with the company's proprietary information, Bloomberg News reported May 17. Ex-employees allegedly stole trade secrets The relevant complaint alleges that Leonard Lancia and Alex Casimo formed their firm, Portofino Technologies while working at Citadel Securities.

https://cryptoslate.com/citadel-securities-says-ex-employees-launched-crypto-firm-with-stolen-trade-secrets/

This article delves into the potential implications of an economic recession on the cryptocurrency market, discussing the influence of the Federal Reserve, the possible role of crypto as a safe haven, and the impact of fluctuating interest rates.

https://beincrypto.com/crypto-braces-for-recession/

Recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a formal response in court regarding Coinbase's petition for transparent regulation in the cryptocurrency industry. The SEC stated that any rulemaking process could potentially span several years, emphasizing that enforcement actions would persist in the interim.

https://bitcoinworld.co.in/sec-responds-to-coinbases-petition-for-clear-crypto-regulation/?SNAPI