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Crypto Regulations in Israel: Key Features and Considerations
Israel is paving its own path with distinct laws tailored to the cryptocurrency market. Their regulatory approach diverges from those in Europe, Asia, and America, particularly due to its adaptability and the absence of stringent restrictions. 
Swift to Launch Digital Transaction Testing in 2025
The global payment system Swift is set to start testing digital asset transactions via its network in 2025. Having experimented with blockchain technology for a while, Swift is now preparing to conduct trials with banks. The initial tests are planned for Europe, North America, and Asia.
Crypto Regulations in South Korea: Key Features
South Korea stands at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation, boasting the highest trading volume in Asia. The nation's regulation of digital currencies began in 2017, coinciding with the first significant bull run of BTC and other cryptocurrencies. 
Tokenize Xchange: Elevate Your Trading Game with TKX!
Tokenize Xchange is a crypto platform targeting the Asia-Pacific region. It has secured $11.5 million in funding and offers features like staking and swift trading via its token, TKX. According to its roadmap, its future plans look promising. Go ahead, dive in. 
Asian Crime Gangs Exploit Telegram: A Growing Threat
Crime gangs in Southeast Asia are increasingly using Telegram to traffic personal data such as credit card numbers, passwords, browsing histories, and more, according to a UN report. The report also mentions recent legal actions against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, initiated by French authorities. The SuperAI Event to Kick Off in Singapore
This weekend the AI industry will come together for SuperAI’s debut event in Singapore. Asia’s biggest AI event will take place at Marina Bay Sands on 5-6 June and will welcome guests and leading industry representatives from companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Nvidia, Salesfroce, and more. Tether Attracts United Nations' Attention
The cryptocurrency company Tether has been highlighted in a recent UN report on crime, due to the prevalent use of its stablecoin, USDT, in money laundering and fraudulent activities, particularly in Southeast Asia. The token is notably being used in sham investment schemes promising high returns. 
"What's Up with USDT?" v2.0
Brian Armstrong has expressed his belief that Binance has transferred some of their USDC assets to a different stablecoin, according to anonymous sources in Cointelegraph.
NotChaseColeman, an analyst, highlights that Binance and Justin Sun are strategically moving from USDT to USDC to secure USD, which will then be invested in FDUSD and TUSD (assets controlled by the company).
Adam Cochran, a name we're familiar with, weighed in, drawing attention to the activities associated with Binance addresses. He observed:
“Even with banks open in Asia and Europe and US coming online, USDT peg is off by the deepest sustained amount since the FTX fall out. Selling pressure once again coming in from the Binance.”
Adam thinks the uncertainty surrounding USDT is at an all-time high, and the Curve Finance and Uniswap platforms are overrun with USDT.
He was optimistic about a more promising USDT horizon today, but that seems to be deferred.
BTC has touched the 28,710 threshold. Indeed, Mondays have their unique trials. 