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Deutsche Bank and Bitpanda join forces for real-time crypto payments

The partnership with Deutsche Bank allows Bitpanda to offer real-time inbound and outbound cash payments for German crypto traders using German International Bank Account Numbers. Source link

Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges

This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC’s commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading. Source link

Israel launches digital shekel CBDC experiment for payments

The Bank of Israel launched the CBDC experiment taking inspiration from the Project Rosalind carried out by the BIS Innovation Hub. Source link

Romance and crypto scams surge on Canadian dating apps

Canadian authorities warn against discussing cryptocurrency investments with online matches, advising that such conversations should be considered a red flag. Source link

Hong Kong crypto exchange folds to regulatory pressure

Gate.HK plans a major overhaul to comply with regulations and aims to relaunch services after obtaining the necessary licenses. Source link

US courts to handle Coinbase Dogecoin sweepstakes disputes

Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized that arbitration is a matter of contract and parties can agree to have an arbitrator resolve threshold arbitrability questions. Source link

Bitcoin Runes hype fades, transactions plummet 84%

Bitcoin Runes protocol caused an initial surge in Bitcoin transactions, exceeding 50% at its peak. Did the hype clog clear out? Source link

Strong Bitcoin ETF inflows boost BTC stability, says Bitfinex

Bitcoin ecosystem recorded consistent high daily closes, massive BTC outflows from crypto exchanges and inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETF market. Source link

US prosecutors push for 5–7 years prison for ex-FTX exec

The U.S. prosecutors demanded “just punishment” fitting the scale of his crime. Salame’s lawyers argue that he should serve no more than 18 months. Source link

Crypto exchanges exit Hong Kong license race ahead of May deadline

The queue of crypto exchanges for operational licenses in Hong Kong is shrinking as seven exchanges, including IBTCEX and Huobi HK, withdraw applications ahead of the May 31 deadline. Source link