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While major international banks and other financial institutions have been embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for several months, HSBC had been content to observe, or even ignore them. But the saying goes, 'better late than never.' Thus, the $3 trillion asset banking giant has decided to make up for lost time. An alliance with the blockchain payment processor FC Pay has been established. The goal is to allow HSBC customers to pay their bills with cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu, XRP, and more.

While an increasing number of countries are considering launching a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency), Vitalik Buterin is dashing hopes. Known for being a staunch advocate of crypto, it seems he is less enthusiastic about the direction CBDC creation is taking.

While the United States, through the SEC and CFTC, grapples with regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency market, Germany is forging ahead. Currently, numerous German banks have already stepped into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies, and some local financial institutions believe it's time to embark on this adventure. This includes the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, which plans to launch crypto staking next year.

Has Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter really set the blue bird free? Or has he simply killed it? Since the takeover of the social network in October 2022, things have been going badly. But the new boss has just demonstrated that he has more than one trick up his sleeve. In addition to replacing Twitter with X.com, Musk also intends to take over half the world's financial system.

The Ripple VS SEC case has undeniably left its mark on the crypto market. The case has taken a new twist, with Judge Analisa Torres ruling in favor of the crypto company. Even if this is only a partial victory, Ripple intends to take advantage of this opportunity to broaden the prospects for XRP adoption.

SEC attacks are wreaking havoc on the crypto sector, and companies are not exempt. Revolut recently made an exit that is unlikely to please all its customers, as they will soon no longer be able to trade certain tokens. So, goodbye to Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC) and Cardano (ADA)?