Daily Crypto Report

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at 6,715 Ethereum is down 3% at $141 and XRP is down 1% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 28% Waykichain up 21% The Spanish tax authority, AEAT is sending 350% more letters to crypto traders this year despite the coronavirus. According to the FATF, the US is not currently fully compliant with the organizations crypto recommendations. The National Internet Finance Association of China a self-regulatory watchdog for the People’s Bank of China says overseas crypto exchanges are faking trading volumes. Chainalysis indicates the correlation between bitcoin spending and its price went through dramatic changes in the recent market volatility. Links: US is not fully compliant with crypto recommendations, says FATF - The Block Bitcoin payments on dark markets most impacted by coronavirus pandemic: Chainalysis report - The Block Spanish tax authority to send more letters to crypto traders this year, despite coronavirus - The Block Chinese watchdog says crypto exchanges fake trading volumes - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 5% at 6,997 Ethereum is up 6% at $146 and XRP is up 3% at 18 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Steem up 34% Waykichain up 33% Unibright up 17% Binance confirmed they acquired CoinMarketCap. Binance is launching its own mining pool as well as adding staking, savings, and loans. Github to back up the codebases for Bitcoin core and Ethereum under the arctic in Svalbard Links: Binance is launching its own crypto mining pool - The Block Github is backing up the codebases for Bitcoin Core and Ethereum under the Arctic ice in Svalbard - The Block Privacy-focused Brave browser added 1M new users in March - The Block Binance confirms CoinMarketCap acquisition - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 8% at 6,665 Ethereum is up 5% at $137 and XRP is up 3% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tomochain up 18% Block stack up 17% Icon up 15% Todays headlines: Bitcoin core maintainer Michal Ford has received a $100k grant from BitMEX. Binance is set to open a new crypto-to-crypto exchange today in South Korea. France’s central bank set to test the integration of digital Euro in settlement procedures. Links: France's central bank begins experimenting with digital euro - The Block BitMEX parent awards $100k grant to Bitcoin Core maintainer Michael Ford - The Block Binance is launching a new exchange in South Korea next week - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. On-line Bitcoin Purchases Down Althea Takes Ether for Internet AT&T Seeks Dismissal of Punitive Damages in Hack Links: Bitcoin and Visa Transactions Plunge But Pizza Deliveries Are Up Crypto Powered Internet Fills Access Gaps During Coronavirus - CoinDesk AT&T Seeks Dismissal of $200M in Damages for 2018 SIM-Swap Attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Telegram vs SEC: The Saga Continues CoinSpot Earns ISO/IEC27001 Certification BMW Rolling Out PartsChain Links: SEC Claims Telegram Injunction Applies to ‘Any Person or Entity’ Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation - CoinDesk BMW’s Blockchain Solution for Supply Chains to Roll Out in 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Ver Demurs on Pandemic SF Express Using Blockchain to Deliver in China Links: Roger Ver Apparently Unconcerned About Coronavirus | Cointelegraph Pentagon Orders Essential Staff To Deep Underground Mountain Bunker As Pandemic Prep Escalates | Zero Hedge China’s 2nd-Largest Courier Using Blockchain to Deliver Key Supplies Amid Pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at 6,125 Ethereum is up slightly at $128 and XRP is up 2% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Status up 28% HOLO up 18% Datum up 19% Banking regulators have announced a year-long delay for elements of the Basel III banking rules. Bitwise is taking steps towards listing its crypto index fund on OTC markets. HSBC has put 10 billion dollars of paper based private placement records on R3s Corda blockchain. Links: Banking regulators announce year-long delay for Basel III capital rules due to coronavirus - The Block — act HSBC Puts $10B of Private Placements on R3's Corda Blockchain - CoinDesk Bitwise Asset Management is seeking to list its crypto index fund on OTC Markets - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 6% at 6,237 Ethereum is down 5% at $128 and XRP is down 4% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cybervein up 23% HXRO up 17% Singapore has granted several crypto firms limited term exemptions for licensing. San Francisco based Solana has raised 1.8 million from its launch auction on Coin List. Last week saw the second-largest decrease in bitcoin mining difficulty in the network’s history. Coinbase says Coinbase Commerce has proessed $200 million in transactions since it launched. Links: Coinbase says its Commerce platform has seen $200 million in transactions processed since launch - The Block Ripple, Coinbase get license exemption in Singapore for a limited period - The Block Bitcoin’s mining difficulty sees the second-largest drop in history - The Block Blockchain project Solana raises $1.76M from its launch auction on CoinList - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down slightly at $6,629 Ethereum is up slightly at $135 and XRP is up 8% at 17 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Holo up 20% Blockstack up 17% Aelf up 15% Boston based Coinmetrics, a blockchain data firm closed a $6 million dollar series A. Binance has officially announced the Binance card South Korea’s biggest bank is getting ready to launch a crypto custody service Links: Introducing the Binance Card: Shop and Pay With Crypto Anywhere in the World | Binance Blog Blockchain data firm Coin Metrics raises $6M from Highland Capital Partners, Fidelity and others - The Block South Korea's biggest bank is set to launch crypto custody service - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Kraken: Bitcoin at $350,000 by 2045 San Fran is Top Crypto Town Overton Window Opens for Digital Dollar Links: Kraken Predicts Wealth Transfer will Cause BTC Rise to $350K by 2045 Report: Crypto Investment Wealth Is Highest in San Francisco Bay Area The Overton Window – Mackinac Center Congressional Bills Signal Digital Dollar Is Politicaly Feasible- CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Court Rules Against Telegram Casper Labs EVOs with BitMax Communist China Central Bank Rides Pandemic Express to CBDC Links: Telegram Denied: Court Sides With SEC, Grants Injunction Against Issuing GRAMs CasperLabs Pivots Away From Ethereum to Fundraise With Its Own Blockchain - CoinDesk Turning A Crisis Into An Opportunity, China Gets One Step Closer to CBDC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Full Zimbabwe? Links: Bitcoin, Gold Spike as Fed Unveils Unlimited Coronavirus Stimulus Package - CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Eyeing $7,000 After Fed Says it Has ‘Infinite Cash’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Baidu and Google Searches for Bitcoin Info Rise BitMex Takes Flack, Responds in Blog Post Blockchain Managers On Critical List Links: Baidu and Google Trends See Increased Interest in Purchasing Bitcoin BitMEX Defends Insurance Fund Being ‘Barely Used’ in BTC Price Crash DHS Names Blockchain Managers Among Critical Infrastructure Workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at 6,045 Ethereum is up 1% at $128 and XRP is up 1% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Streamr up 34% Waykichain up 22% band protocol up 17% BlockFi is raising interest rates on Bitcoin and Ether beginning April 1. BlockFI recently began letting users buy crypto with cash within the platform. Silvergate is in the news due to wiring issues caused by an outage with its payment processor Finastra. Links: Crypto lender BlockFi is raising interest rates on bitcoin and ether - The Block Silvergate's clients experience outbound wire transfer issues tied to problems with Fedwire payments processor - The Block — ilvergate's customer base has grown 40% year-to-date Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 9% at 6,068 Ethereum is down 10% at $129 and XRP is down 8% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Puma Pay up 74% Todays headlines: Adaptive capital, a Crypto hedge fund is shuttering due to the big hit it took during last week’s market upheaval Recently-launched fund Alpha Sigma Capital is raising $100m. The Department of Homeland Security lists blockchain managers involved in food distribution as those among critical infrastructure workers. Links: Crypto hedge fund Adaptive Capital is shutting down after it 'took a big hit' during last week's bitcoin price plunge - The Block DHS coronavirus memo says 'blockchain managers' involved in food distribution are essential critical infrastructure workers - The Block A crypto hedge fund co-founded by a former Nasdaq strategist is raising $100M - The Block Coinbase’s Visa debit card can now be linked with Google Pay to spend crypto - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s 8:00 Eastern, March 20th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 13% at 6,673 Ethereum is up 12% at $145 and XRP is up 7% at 16 cents Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcoin SV up 28% Bitcoin Cash up 19% and Cosmos up 15% Police in India have arrested a woman who stole 64 bitcoin from a former employer. The Tezos foundation had most of their 600 million in assets in BTC in Jan. Senator Kelly Loeffler and Senator Richard Burr are under scrutiny for having sold millions in stock before the recent crash. Coinbase’s visa debit card can now be setup with Google Pay to spend crypto. Links: Indian police arrest woman who stole 64 bitcoins from her former employer - The Block Tezos Foundation had over $600M in assets as of January, 47% in bitcoin - The Block Senator Kelly Loeffler, former Bakkt CEO, sold millions in stock before coronavirus-induced market crash - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 10% at 5,624 Ethereum is up 10% at $124 and XRP is up 6% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Steem Token up 151% Dash up 29% and Zcash up 18% The Steem token saw a huge lift in price with Binance and Huobi vouching to support the Steem blockchain hard fork. The S&P500 VIX (fear index) closed at all-time highs this week. The FDIC has approved the deposit insurance application for Square. Hawaii has announced a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers. Links: Binance, Huobi to support Steem's hard fork into Hive; the steem token is up by 180% - The Block The S&P500 "Fear Index" closed at all time highs this week as volatility across assets remain near historic highs - The Block Square's new industrial loan company receives approvals ahead of planned 2021 launch - The Block Hawaii is establishing a regulatory sandbox for digital currency issuers - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at 5,128 Ethereum is down 2% at $112 and XRP is down 2% at 14 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Energi up 25% Solve Core up 25% Mixin up 17% BitGo is now offering excess insurance coverage on top of its 100 million dollar policy. Sparkswap is shuttering saying user numbers aren’t enough to keep the business going. CME group criticizes Steve Mnuchin’s comments about shortening the trading hours. Links: CME Group: U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's comments on shorter trading hours 'make no sense' - The Block Venture-backed decentralized exchange Sparkswap shuts down - The Block Crypto custodian BitGo is now offering excess insurance on top of its $100M policy - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 11% at 5,307 Ethereum is up 8% at $117 and XRP is up 8% at 14 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cyber Network up 20% Mixin up 17% Lisk up 17% Bitfinex has listed a first-ever crypto hedge fund for accredited investors. The Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading until further notice. The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks as its next COO. The Opera browser is now letting US users buy Bitcoin and Ether through Apple Pay. Links: Bitfinex lists first-ever crypto hedge fund for 'accredited' investors - The Block U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase exec as its chief operating officer - The Block Opera now lets US users buy bitcoin and ether via Apple Pay - The Block Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading tomorrow until further notice - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 14% at 4,560 Ethereum is down 17% at $103 and XRP is down 13% at 13 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Energi up 25% Maidsafe up 18% Mixin up 17% Todays headlines: A New York woman has been sentenced to 13 years in jail for funding the islamic state of isis with crypto. Wintermute trading saw its most profitable days during the market turmoil due to its trading algorithms and infrastructure. Zimbabwe’s central bank is now gearing up to be the central regulator for crypto in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cyptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is up slightly at 5,461 Ethereum is down 2% at $126 and XRP is up 2% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Mixin up 20% Synthetix up 15% Power Ledger up 15% This week we saw the biggest price dump in bitcoin in the last 12 months. Now prices are holding above 5k. Coinbase saw yearly record-breaking volumes on Thursday and Friday. Consensus 2020 is going virtual due to COVID-19. Links: Whale Watching: Exchange Data Contained Early Warning of Thursday's Bitcoin Dump - CoinDesk CoinDesk Takes Consensus 2020 Virtual - CoinDesk Coinbase volumes hit yearly highs after Thursday's market sell-off - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at 5,480 Ethereum is down 1% at $129 XRP has slipped below Tether/USDT in reported market-cap. XRP is down 2% at 15 cents Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hedra Hashgraph up 27% Mixin up 20% Centrality up 15% Coinbase is releasing a Bitcoin batching system that they say could save users over 50% on transaction fees. New York regulators asked the 18 licensed crypto firms to submit coronavirus preparedness plans. Daily transaction fees on the Ethereum network topped half a million in the traffic jam on thursday. Crypto-backed loans were put to the stress test this week as bitcoin dropped about 40% Links: Daily transaction fees on Ethereum hit $564,000 amid network congestion on Thursday - The Block New York regulator asks crypto firms to submit their coronavirus preparedness plans - The Block Coinbase rolls out Bitcoin batching, says users could save over 50% on transaction fees - The Block $100M+ in Margin Calls: Crypto Lenders Demand Collateral as Market Buckles - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Andreas Antonopoulos Predicted Bitcoin Price Drop Edward Snowden Wants In Bank of England Telegraphs Move to CBDC? Links: 2 Months Ago, Andreas Antonopoulos Explained Why Bitcoin Would Crash Edward Snowden ‘Feels Like Buying Bitcoin’ Amid Price Crash Bank of England Releases Discussion Paper on CBDCs | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Opportunity? Farmville Creator Launches Gala Network Figure Technologies Securitizes HELOCs Completely on Blockchain Links: BREAKING: Bitcoin Crashes 17% in 1 Hour Below $6K in Coronavirus Panic FarmVille Creator to Launch Blockchain Game Network | Cointelegraph Figure Technologies Securitizes $150M of Home Equity Loans on Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News. UK Values Blockchain in Trade Bithumb Using Reactor Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 DOA in DC Links: UK Gov’t Includes Blockchain in Negotiation for US Free Trade Agreement Bithumb Partners With Chainalysis Amid Tightening Korean Regulations The Cryptocurrency Act of 2020 Is 'Dead on Arrival,' Washington Tells Sponsors - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Kraken Back to India Q3 2020 IBM, Oracle and SAP Develop Fabric Interoperability Sythentix Adding New Features, Including Derivitives Trading Links: Kraken Exchange Pledges India Expansion as Nation Reopens for Crypto Business - CoinDesk Old Rivals Oracle and IBM Want Their Blockchains to Talk to Each Other - CoinDesk Non-custodial crypto exchange Synthetix is preparing to offer derivatives trading on Ethereum - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 9.5% at 7,859 XRP is down 8% at 21 cents and Ethereum is down 9% at $204 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: BosCoin up 234% Bitcoin is down in what is part of a wider market turmoil with global stocks and commodity trading down. The People’s Bank of China is putting close to $5 million into its blockchain trade finance platform. Paradigm is leading a $12 million round for Argent which is expecting to launch this April. Links: Bitcoin falls below 8,000 ahead of what is expected to be a rough day for U.S. stocks - The Block China's central bank to invest $4.7M into its blockchain trade finance platform - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 4.5% at 8,705 XRP is down 5.5% at 22 cents and Ethereum is down 7.5% at $226 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 15% Lawmakers in Minnesota are once again looking to outlaw campaign contributions in the form of cryptocurrency. BitGo, the crypto custodian is launching a new lending business with a $150 million book. Lenders and depositors are coming back to bZx because of significantly higher yields on ether deposits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at 9,113 XRP is down slightly at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $244 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Monero Classic up 125% LTO network up 26% Zilqua up 15% Overstock’s subsidiary Medici ventures is leading an 8.2 million dollar investment round in agricultural blockchain startup Grain Chain. Bitcoin mining activity is expected to increase as chinese hardware makers start to clear from the coronavirus slowdown. Bitcoin 2020 postponed. DC Blockchain Summit postponed Paris Blockchain week postponed. MIT Bitcoin expo to go on. Links: Coronavirus risks lead to postponement of this month's major crypto and blockchain events - The Block Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures leads $8.2M investment in agricultural blockchain startup - The Block Bitcoin mining activity expected to surge as Chinese hardware makers shake off coronavirus slowdown - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up slightly at 9,130 XRP is up 2% at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $239 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Machine Exchange up 42% Hendra Hashgraph up 32% Bytecoin up 20% India’s central bank is planning on filing a review petition on the Supreme Court’s crypto ruling. Bitcoin mining equipment maker Canaan has been sued by one of its investors for violating the U.S. security laws A New York power plant is reportedly mining roughly $50,000 in bitcoin each day Arweave a blockchain startup has raised $8.3 million in new funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures. Links: India's central bank plans to file a review petition on Supreme Court's crypto ruling - report - The Block Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan hit with securities lawsuit in U.S. court - The Block A power plant in New York is reportedly mining roughly $50,000 in bitcoin each day - The Block Blockchain startup Arweave secures $8.3M from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. India: Crypto-a-Go-Go BitGo Wants Institutional Biz EY, Microsoft and ConcenSys Launch Baseline Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet Links: Indian Crypto Exchanges Resume Fiat Services 24 Hours After Supreme Court Ruling BitGo Launches Its First Institutional Crypto Lending Service Microsoft, EY and ConsenSys Tout New Way for Big Biz to Use Public Ethereum - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Facebook Blinks India Supreme Court Backs Crypto Samsung Sees Settlement System for Merchants and Banks Links: India Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban on Banks Servicing Crypto Firms Facebook Changing Course on Libra, Offering More Inclusive Wallet Samsung to Target EU Payments Sector With Blockchain-Based Solution for Banks - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news today. Google Play Store Plays Big Brother to Crypto Apps Paris Blockchain Event Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic Marshall Islands to Host SOV on Algorand Links: Google Play Store Takes Down Crypto News Apps, Including Cointelegraph’s Paris Blockchain Week Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Messari - Bitcoin & crypto price, news, chart, and research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Houbi Chain Launched JVCA Boasts Three New Members Bank of England Sweating Crypto Rise Links: Coinbase Registers as Second-Class Member with JVCEA | Cointelegraph Huobi Open-Source DeFi Blockchain Now Live for Public Beta Testing Bank of England Warns Crypto Adoption May Impact Credit Creation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $8591 XRP is down 1% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $222 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kyber Network up 26% Band Protocol up 19% Japanese messaging company LINE has shuttered its singapore crypto exchange BITBOX and has launched BITFRONT. Bitfinex says it has repaid tether another 100 million of an outstanding loan. Bitstamp has added full support for SEGWIT bitcoin addresses. The US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing on blockchain’s impact. Links: Bitstamp adds full support for SegWit bitcoin addresses - The Block House committee to explore benefits of blockchain for small businesses next week - The Block Messaging giant LINE shuts down Singapore crypto exchange, launches a global platform based in the US - The Block Crypto exchange Bitfinex says it has repaid Tether another $100M of outstanding loan - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain an cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $8597 XRP is down 1% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $221 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bezant up 37% Steem up 17% Burst up 16% Major exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex were hit with a DDOS attack with no users impacted. Coinbase tested the facial recognition software owned by Clearview AI. The chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell says Coronavirus poses "evolving risks" to the US economy. niTRON is postponed indefinitely. Links: TRON’s 2020 summit for next week has been postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus - The Block Coinbase tested facial recognition software developed by controversial startup Clearview AI - The Block Crypto exchanges OKEx and Bitfinex hit by DDoS attacks, no users impacted - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4% at $8517 XRP is down 3% at 23 cents and Ethereum is down 5% at $217 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Universa up 37% Polymath up 33% Ether Zero up 21% Steven Seagal settle ICO endorsement disclosure charges with the SEC this week for his involvement with the Bitcoiin (B2G) ICO. FBI report shows kidnapping victims have paid $144 million in Bitcoin. Binance CEO CZ’s net worth has doubled in the past year. Coronavirus has the markets down including Bitcoin which fell nearly $2000 but has rebounded slightly. Links: Actor Steven Seagal settles 'Bitcoiin' ICO endorsement disclosure charges with SEC - The Block Victims have paid $144M in bitcoin as ransom over last six years, says FBI agent - The Block Binance CEO’s net worth has doubled in the past year at $2.6B, according to Hurun - The Block CoinDesk — Leader in blockchain news. Coronavirus Hits US Stocks, Bitcoin Climbs, Haven Status Unclear - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Suit Proceeds Iranian General: Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions Hong Kong to Step Up AML Enforcement Links: Ripple Class-Action Lawsuit Can Proceed, Judge Rules - CoinDesk Iranian General Calls for use of Crypto to Evade Sanctions Hong Kong to Consider Additional FATF-Style Regulations for Crypto Exchanges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Virus Freezes Dev of Digital Yuan Ripple Pays MoneyGram $11 Million Links: China's Digital Yuan Research Delayed Amid Coronavirus Epidemic Coinbase Releases its Plan for the Coronavirus Spread | Cointelegraph MoneyGram Got Another $11M From Ripple to Use Its Cross-Border Payments Tech - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Revolut Raises Five Hundred Million Bitcoin Shorts Have New Tool Utility Settlement Coin Working with Adhara Links: Germany’s Second Largest Exchange Boerse Stuttgart Lists Short Bitcoin ETP Secretive Digital Fiat Project Emerges With New Partner as CBDC Chatter Grows - CoinDesk Crypto-Friendly Banking App Now One of Europe's Most Valuable Fintechs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. New Jersey Muscles Cryptoverse Central Bankers Conference: DLT? We Don't Need No Stinking Distributed Ledger Links: New Jersey Introduces Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies at State Level Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $9,871 XRP is up 2% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bitcore up 37% Dero up 21% Travala . com up 20% The Malta Financial Services Authority issued a statement that Binance is neither licensed to operate, nor is it regulated in Malta. Shopify has announced that they are joining the Libra association. JP Morgan releases Persepectives report, posit mainstream blockchain adoption still years away. Links: JPMorgan's blockchain report: mainstream adoption is still years away - The Block E-commerce giant Shopify joins the Libra Association - The Block Binance Is Not Under Our Jurisdiction, Says Malta Regulator - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9,662 XRP is down 0.5% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $262 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Aragon Network up 17% A New Jersey lawmaker is introducing a bill that would mandate that cryptocurrency businesses must obtain a license to operate in the state. The IOTA foundation is set to resume its main net after it paused the network due to a 2 million dollar hack. The US Marshals service auctioned off 4,000 bitcoins this week. A man in ireland lost control of 6,000 bitcoin while he was in custody. Links: New Jersey lawmaker files bill to require licenses for crypto companies - The Block Drug dealer loses codes for €53.6m bitcoin accounts IOTA Foundation expects to reactivate network by March 2 following $2M user wallet attack - The Block U.S. Marshals Service auctions off over 4,000 BTC to two winning bidders - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,752 XRP is up 1% at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $265 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Power ledger up 37% DragonCoins up 22% Aragon network up 15% Sweden’s central bank is starting tests on its digital e-krona. The bZx attack vulnerability was identified over a month ago. Decentraland has finally opened to the public. Researchers are pointing out that the bitcoin lightning network is growing increasingly centralized. Links: Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Growing 'Increasingly Centralized,' Researchers Find - CoinDesk Ethereum-based virtual game world Decentraland has launched - The Block bZx attacks and 1inch.exchange allegations: Here’s what the teams have to say - The Block Sweden’s central bank starts testing its digital currency e-krona - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Investor F EU and US Ponder Libra Links: Investor F Mystery VC Firm Wants Sensitive Evidence Redacted From Telegram Case EU Can’t Decide What to do with Libra | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. SEC vs Telegram Today CFTC Says Gram is Commodity Coinbase Named Visa Principal Partner Links: SEC commissioner’s crypto enforcement proposal could impact landmark case v. Telegram - Reuters CFTC Letter Provides Little Clarity in Telegram’s Battle With SEC Coinbase Becomes First ‘Pure’ Crypto Firm Approved as Visa Principal Member - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Enjin Platform Adds Crypto to Gaming Fcoin Fails, Keeps the Money Copper Crypto Custody Service Provider Raises Eight Million Dollars Links: Enjin Launches Game Development Platform on Ethereum - CoinDesk Chinese Exchange FCoin Closes Down, Still Owes Users $125 Million Crypto Custodian Copper Raised $8 Million for Expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Devs Say TON Okay, SEC Go Away Russia Rises Binance Launches White-Label Platform Links: TON Devs Worldwide Join Forces to Intervene in SEC Case Against Telegram Legal Framework for Tokenization Submitted to Russia’s Crypto Bill Binance to Offer White-Label Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets - CoinDesk — abel Exchange Infrastructure for Local Markets Binance is launching a digital asset trading platform that can be rebranded by smaller exchanges for their local markets. Binance Cloud will offer lo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $9,923 XRP is down 8% at 30 cents and Ethereum is down 6% at $265 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Syscoin up 31% Singularity net up 20% Swissborg up 15% DeFi lending protocol bZx has suffered an exploit hack that resulted in the loss of some undisclosed amount of ETH. Coinbase Commerce is integrating DAI is as a payment option for its merchant customer base. Polychain Capital is raising $200 million for a second fund that has its sights set on venture investing. Links: Polychain Capital Targets $200M for Second Venture Fund, Slide Deck Reveals - CoinDesk DeFi lending protocol bZx exploited, ‘a portion of ETH lost’ - The Block Coinbase Commerce adds DAI as payment option - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $10,238 XRP is up 2.75% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 4.5% at $282 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Wax up 65% Golem up 33% Elf up 21% Wells Fargo is investing 5 million in blockchain analytics firm Elliptic The IRS has removed Ether and two gaming tokens from examples of convertible virtual currencies. Authorites in the US are charging DropBit CEO for allegedly laundering $311 million in bitcoin Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital lays off 13 people. Links: IRS removes ether and two popular gaming tokens as examples of convertible virtual currencies - The Block US authorities charge DropBit CEO for allegedly laundering $311M in bitcoin - The Block Novogratz's Crypto Investment Firm Galaxy Digital Shrinks Workforce 15% - CoinDesk Wells Fargo invests $5M in blockchain analytics firm Elliptic - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices