Daily Crypto Report

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

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $10,248 XRP is up 1% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 25% Steem up 19% Siacoin up 15% The IOTA Foundation pauses its network, saying between $300K and $1.2M worth of tokens stolen from users of Trinity wallet. US Government agencies are seeking millions of dollars in additional funding for to support their cryptocurrency oversight and enforcement efforts. The key management network Torus has exited beta and open sourced its codebase. Links: IOTA Foundation pauses network, says between $300K and $1.2M worth of tokens stolen from users of Trinity wallet - The Block U.S. agencies seek millions in new funding to bolster crypto efforts, budget documents show - The Block Key management network Torus exits beta, open-sources its codebase - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. They Want to Know About Your Crypto Chainalysis Wants to Help Them Know About Your Crypto Links: US Treasury Secretary Promises ‘Significant New Requirements’ on Cryptocurrency ‘Full Transparency Not Ideal for Cryptocurrency’ Says Chainalysis Exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Tether Tracking LabCFTC Holding Office Hours for Innovators Links: Tether to Track Stablecoin Network Activity With Chainalysis Suite CFTC’s Fintech Research Unit to Hold Office Hours for Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. JPMorgan + ConsenSys? Canadian Stablecoin Launched Not Satoshi Links: Report: JPMorgan Considers Merging Blockchain Unit with Consensys Joint Venture Launches Canadian Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin for Financial Services - CoinDesk William Shatner Doubts Craig Wright’s Claims to Inventing Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Digital Yen vs Digital Yuan Altsbit Closes Due to Hack Chinese Use Blockchain Processing Coronavirus Claims Links: Japanese Official Calls for Urgent Development of Digital Yen to Counter China New Crypto Exchange Altsbit Says It Will Close Following Hack - CoinDesk Chinese Insurance Firms Use Blockchain to Process Coronavirus Claims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 3% at $10,129 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $228 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 34% Molecular future up 21% Decentraland up 17% Paystand a payments startup leveraging blockchain tech has raised 20 million in a series b funding round. The total amount of money locked into DeFi applications and protocols has crossed $1 billion. The SEC is back on a tear cracking down on ICOs. Links: Blockchain payments startup Paystand raises $20M Series B to scale operations - The Block Value locked into DeFi protocols has crossed $1 billion - The Block Now More Than Ever, SEC Is Scrutinizing Unregistered Token Offerings - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,809 XRP is down slightly at at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 139%% Educare up 20% Decentraland up 17% Bitcoin SV up 15% Todays headlines: Dr. Li Wenliang has been memorialized in the Ethereum blockchain. The global blockchain business council is partnering with Earnst and Young, and MIT to take on the problem of taxes around the world. The Australian government has released a national blockchain roadmap. Links: Australian government issues national blockchain roadmap to help drive adoption - The Block China’s Coronavirus Whistleblower Is Now Memorialized on Ethereum - CoinDesk How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats) - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $9,738 XRP is up 1% at at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 4% at $218 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Kick token up 28% Aurora up 21% Waltonchain up 17% Justin Sun and Warren Buffet had their dinner in Omaha. SEC commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a three-year safe harbor period for cryptocurrency startups. Responding to the coronavirus, South Korea’s POSTECH is set to issue blockchain-stored diplomas to its new graduates. Links: SEC commissioner Hester Peirce proposes a three-year "safe harbor period" for startups conducting token sales - The Block South Korean university issues blockchain-stored diplomas amid the spread of the coronavirus - The Block It happened: Tron founder Justin Sun dined with Warren Buffett - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Digital Dollar on Horizon UK Seeks Crypto Expert This Job Is for You Links: US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations (9) Associate (Intelligence) Crypto - 12 month FTC | Financial Conduct Authority | LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and crypto news. Blockchain Takes Off for Aviation MRO Industry ConsenSys Shifts Focus, Lays Off 14 Percent Use Rubles to Buy Crypto at Binance Links: Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance Ethereum Incubator ConsenSys Slashes Headcount 14% in Latest Strategic Shift - CoinDesk Binance Adds Support for Instant Crypto Purchases With Russian Ruble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitspark Extinguished US Marshals Auction Bitcoin Waves Form Association Links: Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests US Marshals Will Auction $40M in Bitcoin This Month - CoinDesk Waves Launched a Non-Profit Association Under German Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Aztec Launches on Ethereum Fowler Tell US Government "No Deal" Winklevoss Brothers Net Six Crypto Patents Links: Privacy on Ethereum: Aztec Protocol Launches on Mainnet Reginald Fowler Rejects Plea Deal in Crypto 'Shadow Bank' Case - CoinDesk Crypto Tycoon Winklevoss Brothers Obtain Six Stablecoin Patents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,420 XRP is up 7% at at 25 cents and Ethereum is up 5% at $190 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Status up 27% Bitshares up 17% Avocados from Mexico is taking blockchain to the big game. Jack Dorsey has introduced a Bitcoin emoji on twitter. The chairman of the CFTC said that the crypto market could soon see the launch of ether based futures contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,352 XRP is up 2% at at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 34% Centrality up 18% NEM up 15% Ring is in the news this week for compromised security. Ethereum miners are holding on to their ethereum tokens which could be and indication of their confidence in the project. Google has reinstated Bitcoin Blast in the google play store. Kraken’s security team has shown that hackers can exploit Trezor hardware wallets in under 15 minutes. Links: Ethereum Miners' ETH Holdings Near Record Highs - CoinDesk Third-Party Trackers Are Pulling Your Data Off Ring's Android App - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $9.264 XRP is down half a % at at 23 cents and Ethereum is up half a % at $177 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Latoken up 20% Monacoin up 17% V Systems up 15% TruStory which raised $3 million in 2018 to form a token-based digital debate platform is shuttering. Curioinvest and Merj have linked up to offer tokens backed by rare and luxury cars. A cryptocurrency mining malware has been located in a wallpaper of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Cambodia’s central bank is set to launch a blockchain based interbank payments platform this quarter. Links: VC-backed token project TruStory is shutting down because of ‘unsustainable’ business model - The Block Two firms partner to tokenize luxury cars, including Ferrari - The Block Cambodia’s central bank set to launch ‘quasi’ form of digital currency this quarter - The Block Microsoft finds crypto mining malware in late Kobe Bryant's wallpaper - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Coinbase Creates Coinbase Custody International Bakt: No Biz Bank of Japan and CBDCs: Be Prepared Links: Coinbase Launches International Cryptocurrency Custody Arm Literally No One Is Trading Bakkt’s Bitcoin Options - CoinDesk Bank of Japan Must Be Ready to Issue Digital Currency, Says Exec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and crypto news. New Index Syscoin Bridge to Ethereum Live Former PBoC Official Wants China Discussing Libra Links: Largest Japanese Consulting Firm to Launch New Cryptocurrency Index Ex-PBoC Governor Urges China to Join Global Conversation on Libra - CoinDesk Syscoin Bridge Mainnet Launch Success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's crypto and blockchain news. Saudi Aramco Buys into Vakt IBM Patents Self-Aware Token? Links: Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Buys Into Blockchain Trading Platform Vakt IBM Awarded Patent for 'Self-Aware Token' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Two Sue Sun China Sees 714 More Crypto/Blockchain Firms in January Crypto Mining Up in Iran Links: Ex-Employees Sue Tron’s Justin Sun for $15M Over Alleged Harassment Over 700 Blockchain Firms Founded This Month in China, Over 26,000 in Operation Over 1,000 Bitcoin Miners Granted Licenses in Iran: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,448 XRP is up 2% at at 22 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $163 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Karatgold up 37% Dragon coins up 16% Obyte up 16% Gemini passed its second level security compliance test administered by Deloitte. Independent Reserve is expanding to Singapore after a positive response from the regulator. AT&T says sim-swapping lawsuit fails to demonstrate responsibility on behalf of the telecom giant. Harmony and the ONE token is moving to their own blockchain and leaving Ethereum and Binance. Links: Gemini now passes second-level security exam conducted by Deloitte - The Block Major Australian Exchange Expands to Singapore for Crypto-Friendly Regs - CoinDesk Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T - CoinDesk Harmony Kicks Off Migration From Ethereum and Binance Chains to Its Own - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down 2% at $8,295 XRP is down 2.5% at at 21 cents and Ethereum is down 1.5% at $161 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: BOScoin up 64% Robotina up 19% NKN up 19% Lancashire cricket club is partnering with TixnGO and will issue its season tickets over the blockchain BlockFi is adjusting interest rates to attract larger crypto deposits. Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of the BTC-e exchange will be extradited to France from Greece. Dfinity has demonstrated an open version of linkedIN they’re calling linkedUP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,417 XRP is down slightly at at 22 cents and Ethereum is even at $161 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Content Value Network up 55% Melon up 44% and Centrality up 28% Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency. Senators from Hawaii have filed a bill that would allow banks to offer crypto custodial services Ripple is in the news for a Q4 report that saw their sales decline by 80% in Q4. Links: Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency - The Block Hawaii senators file a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custody services - The Block Ripple’s IPO could come within 12 months, suggests CEO - The Block Ripple’s XRP sales declined by 80% in Q4 - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Globalists Create CBDC Toolkit Square Patent Big Regulated Real Estate Fund on the Chain Links: World Economic Forum Debuts Framework for Central Bank Digital Currency Jack Dorsey's Square Wins Patent for Fiat-to-Crypto Payments Network - CoinDesk Liechtenstein Regulators Approve Ethereum-Based Real Estate Fund - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Central Bankers Admit Libra Stimulated China Considers Adding Blockchain to Social Credit System Blockchain Association Files Brief Supporting Telegram in SEC Suit Links: Japanese Ex-Central Banker: Libra Spurred Us to Take CBDCs Seriously Chinese Experts Suggest Using Blockchain Tech in ‘Social Credit’ System Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices