Daily Crypto Report

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $8,610 XRP is down 2.5% 26 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Cortex up 48% and Dentacoin, up 15% Coinbase’s visa debit card has added support for XRP, BAT, Augur, Stellar and 0x. Iran has announced new power tariffs for crypto miners, and is offering a bounty for exposing illegal mining operations. Hackers are demanding 5 million in bitcoin as they hold Mexico’s national oil company Pemex in a cyberattack. Justin Sun has confirmed his involvement in the investor group that acquired Poloniex from Circle. Google is partnering with Citi bank to offer checking accounts under the moniker Cache. Links: Google plans to offer checking accounts in partnership with Citi bank - The Block Hackers demand $5M in bitcoin from Mexico's national oil company Pemex - The Block Iran announces power tariffs for crypto miners; offers bounty for exposing illegal operations - The Block Coinbase’s crypto Visa debit card adds support for XRP and 4 more coins - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,750 XRP is up half a percent at 27 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Komodo up 26% Grin up 25% Hydro up 17% and Dentacoin, up 15% Binance and HTC are partnering up to release a special edition of the Exodus 1 that will support Binance Chain. Bittrex is un-freezing assets for some affected customers. The Royal Bank of Canada is exploring the possibility of launching a crypto trading platform. The Swiss crypto bank SEBA is going live after a FINMA greenlight Links: Bittrex Will Release Frozen Crypto to Former Users in Sanctioned Regimes - CoinDesk Canada’s biggest bank exploring to launch cryptocurrency trading platform - The Block Swiss crypto bank SEBA goes live after FINMA greenlight - The Block Binance and HTC to launch crypto smartphones that support Binance Chain - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,806 XRP is up half a percent at 27 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $185 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Grin up 17% and Dentacoin, up 15% Lolli landed a huge partnership for the Chinese Singles Day—they’re working with Alibaba. Benoit Cœure is set to head the newly created innovation hub of the bank for international settlements. Canaan Creative, a bitcoin miner manufacturer is set to hold an IPO later this month. UPS is working with HerdX to track, monitor and deliver a shipment of beef from Kansas to Tokyo. The Banque de France, France’s central bank is hiring a blockchain analyst Links: ECB's Benoit Cœure to head a group focusing on fintech and digital currencies - The Block Bitmain rival Canaan Creative set for Nov. 20 IPO on Nasdaq - The Block UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech - CoinDesk Alibaba Offers Bitcoin Rewards Through Lolli Shopping App for 'Singles Day' - CoinDesk French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,710 XRP is down 2% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $186 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: dentacoin, up 15% The Monetary Authority of Singapore has completed the development of a blockchain based cross-border payments system. The CEO of Stripe expressed that he’s skeptical about the future of crypto. Binance has added support for the Euro on its direct fiat-to-crypto trading. Sirin Labs founder and CEO Moshe Hogeg is looking to raise 2 million with a token listing on Bittrex global. Links: MAS, JPMorgan Build Payments System With Inter-Blockchain Connectivity - CoinDesk Stripe CEO Patrick Collison ‘very skeptical’ about cryptocurrencies - The Block Binance adds support for euro, bringing the total to 5 currencies for its direct fiat-to-crypto trading facility - The Block Moshe Hogeg’s media venture BlockTV hoping to raise $2M via token listing on Bittrex - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is even at $8,849 XRP is even at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $187 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% Ignis, up 14% Tencent has been approved by the Hong Kong SFC to open a blockchain based virtual bank. Fairfax’s retirement system pension funds have doubled their position in Morgan Creek Digital. The FBI director called cryptocurrency a "significant issue" when speaking to the US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Crypto related and blockchain jobs have increased by 26% since 2018. Bakkt’s monthly bitcoin futures have hit an all-time-high of $15 million. Links: FBI Director: Cryptocurrency Is 'Significant Issue' for Law Enforcement - CoinDesk Chinese tech giant Tencent granted Hong Kong license to open 'virtual bank' - The Block Crypto and Blockchain Jobs Have Increased By 26% Since 2018: Research - CoinDesk Pension Funds Double Crypto Asset Exposure in Morgan Creek's Fund to 1% - CoinDesk Bakkt's monthly bitcoin futures hit all-time-high of $15M - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 0.5% at $8,850 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $184 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin, up 15% The US Customs and Border Protection is set to track Canadian oil and natural gas imports using blockchain. Chinese police have arrested former Bitmain employee Yang Zuoxing—who is the CEO of its rival company MicroBT. MoneyGram processes 10% of its transactions between the US and Mexico using XRP. A vietnam based crypto exchange called VinDax was hacked late this week and lost around 500k in cryptocurrencies. Hugh Haney, who is associated with the silk road, pled guilty in New York for laundering $19 million in Bitcoin in early 2018. Links: US Customs agency to track oil imports using blockchain tech - The Block Little-known Asian crypto exchange VinDAX got hacked; lost ‘half a million USD’ worth of tokens - The Block Chinese police arrest former Bitmain employee, who is now CEO of its rival MicroBT - The Block MoneyGram processes 10% of US-Mexico transactions via Ripple solution that uses XRP - The Block Silk Road Seller Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering $19 Million With Bitcoin - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,019 XRP is down 3.5% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire, up 19% and Dentacoin, up 15% Todays headlines: Tether released a response to an academic paper that claimed a single whale manipulated bitcoin’s boom in 2017. The block is noting a trend down in cumulative monthly traffic to retail exchanges since june. Coinbase has expanded their staking services to all us customers, starting with the Tezos token. Russian authorities are looking for the legal backing to confiscate virtual assets from "criminals". Five people in Malaysia have been charged with stealing mining equipment. Links: Tether responds to academic paper on bitcoin manipulation; calls it 'flawed' and 'embarrassing' - The Block Crypto exchanges experiencing a steady drop in traffic since June, suggesting declining retail interest - The Block Coinbase expands staking service beyond Coinbase Custody to all US customers - The Block Russia Wants to Be Able to Seize Cybercriminals' Bitcoin - CoinDesk Malaysian Thieves Drill Through Wall to Steal 85 Crypto Machines - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,167 XRP is down 2% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $185 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tezos, up 18% and Dentacoin, up 15% The Royal Canadian mint is turning to blockchain to track the provenance of its precious metals with the help of Tradewind Markets. Ford, Volkswagon, LG and Volvo are working with IBM and the RSBN to launch a pilot for the responsible sourcing of Cobalt. BitFinex has canceled the token sale of K.im due to regulatory uncertainty. Hong Kong and Mainland China have partnered on a blockchain project to improve their trade operations. Links: Bitfinex cancels token sale of K.im due to regulatory uncertainty - The Block Hong Kong and mainland China partner on blockchain project for trade finance - The Block IBM Ethical Mineral Sourcing Blockchain to Debut in Spring - CoinDesk Tradewind, Canadian Mint to Verify Origins of Precious Metals on Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $9,350 XRP is even at 30 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $192 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: IoTeX, up 24% and Dentacoin, up 15% The UN has said that North Korea has been using blockchain company to launder stolen funds. Turkey is working on a blockchain-based national digital currency. Dune Analytics a platform for visualizing data on the Ethereum blockchain has emerged from stealth mode. a16z has led the $5 million investment round for Arweave, a protocol for storing internet information permanently. Coca-Cola’s technology operations oversight is partnering with SAP to leverage blockchain technology to examine their supply chain. Links: Binance-backed Dune Analytics comes out of stealth mode - The Block Andreessen Horowitz leads $5M round in blockchain-based internet archive - The Block Coca-Cola's bottlers expand blockchain pilot with SAP - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Stellar Foundation Destroys 55 Billion XLM Houbi Deplatforms All US Customers by November 13 The Fed Wants You Links: Stellar's Foundation Just Destroyed Half the Supply of Its Lumens Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Huobi Global Is Forcing US Customers to Use Its Local Partner - CoinDesk US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies - CoinDesk The Fed - Start Job Search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Craig Wright Breaks Agreement Bittrex Card Hack FATF Publishes ID Guidance Links: Trial Back on After Craig Wright Breaks Bitcoin Settlement Agreement - CoinDesk Bittrex Target of Latest $1 Million Crypto SIM Hack Lawsuit - CoinDesk FATF Releases Guidance on Global Digital IDs as Use Cases Grow - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is down 2% at $9,170 XRP is down 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1.5% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Vertcoin up 22% Dentacoin, up 15% Veritaseum founder Reggie Middleton entered into a settlement deal with the SEC agreeing to pay $10 Million and take a lifetime ban on issuing digital assets. The exchange Luno is resuming its services in Singapore. Locha Mesh a Venezuelean based mesh networking startup is currently looking for investors and donors. Accounting and consulting firm Armanino launched a blockchain based tool promising firm-originated financial audits in seconds. Links: Naspers-backed crypto exchange Luno re-entering Singapore after banks opened its accounts - The Block Venezuelans Made Lightning-Savvy Hardware to Use Bitcoin During Blackouts - CoinDesk Veritaseum and founder Middleton settle with SEC, agree to $9.5 million payment and permanent digital asset bar - The Block New Blockchain Tool Promises Verifiable Audits in 30 Seconds - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,270 XRP is up 1% at 29 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Ignis up 25% Metal up 18% Bytom up 16% and Dentacoin, up 15% BitMEX has unintentionally revealed the email addresses of an unspecified amount of users. Data analytics firm Splunk raised $40,000 for charity from 10,000 attendees of their annual conference in Las Vegas. Telegram has released an early version of its desktop wallet for the in-progress GRAM token. Binance US is adding support for debit cards. Links: BitMEX Exchange Exposes User Base in Email Mishap - CoinDesk Telegram Releases Test Crypto Wallet Despite SEC Lawsuit - CoinDesk Binance.US supports debit card on-ramp as volumes top $15 million - The Block Crypto Burner Wallets Helped an IT Conference Give $40,000 to Charity - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $9,190 XRP is down 1% 29 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $182 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Numeraire up 59% Dmarket up 26% Dentacoin up 15% and Zilliqa, up 15% The association of German banks has called for a programmable digital euro, and common pan-europeans payments platform. A new blockchain initiative in Peru will allow suppliers and consumers to scan and check the provenance of various meat products. Robinhood has expanded its commission-free crypto trading service to 8 more states Samsung has added support for the Elrond token Links: Samsung blockchain wallet adds support for Elrond token - The Block Association of over 200 German private banks calls for digital euro - The Block Robinhood Crypto expands to 8 more US states, bringing the total to 47 states - The Block New Blockchain-Based System Will Track Steers From Hoof to Plate - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ReclaimCrypto! Korea: No CBDC Happy 11th Birthday Bitcoin Links: There's a New Way to Get Your Stolen Crypto Back - CoinDesk Developed Countries Have Little Need for CBDCs, Says Bank of Korea Official - CoinDesk Bitcoin's White Paper Turns 11 as Network Passes Milestones - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitmain Files with SEC for IPO PBoC Certifies Fintech Ware Kim Dotcom Donates to Assange Links: Bitmain Seeking U.S. IPO With Confidential SEC Filing: Report - CoinDesk China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products - CoinDesk Kim Dotcom Donates K.im Bitcoin Fees to Julian Assange Ahead of $8M IEO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. OKEx Launched Futures Contracts SEC Grants Paxos No Action Relief Binance Report: Proof of Stake Big Links: OKEx Launches Crypto Futures Settled in Tether Stablecoin - CoinDesk Paxos Wins SEC 'No-Action' Letter to Settle Equities on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance Research: Ethereum’s Switch to Staking Will Transform Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. China All in on Crypto and Blockchain Yoseph Charged Chinese Banks Urged to Adopt Crypto Zamna Raises 5 Million to ID You Flying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $9,313 XRP is up 1% 29 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $179 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Sirin labs token up 33% Neo gas up 27% and neo up 22% The managing director of digital product and development at State Street Bank talks about the typical portfolio model changing to tokenized and illiquid assets. Huobi Japan has raised $4.6 million in new funding to expand in the country, Ethereum’s next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul, is scheduled to arrive on mainnet the week of Dec. 4. Links: Ethereum Targets Dec. 4 for Istanbul Mainnet Activation - CoinDesk Huobi Japan raises $4.6M in new funding to expand in the country - The Block State Street says the average portfolio could shift towards digital asset capabilities as soon as 5 years from now - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s 8:00am eastern October 26th and this is your Daily Crypto Report. Bitcoin is up 20% at $9,217 XRP is up 3% 29 cents and Ethereum is up 8% at $181 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: EthLend up 54% Bytom up 37% Populos up 37% and DMarket up 36% China’s president Xi praised blockchain and called China to accelerate the standardization of blockchain technology. Polish police have arrested Ivan Molina Lee, the president of crypto capital on accusations of money laundering. The World Economic Forum has launched a blockchain initiative, aimed at responsible sourcing of metals. A nuclear scientist in Russia is set to serve 3 years in prison for using government equipment to mine Bitcoin. Links: China's President Xi Jinping wants the country to 'take the leading position' in blockchain - The Block Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Sentenced Over Illicit Crypto Mining - CoinDesk World Economic Forum to build blockchain platform for responsible sourcing of metals - The Block Cash App adds stock trading - The Block Polish Police Arrest Head of Payment Processor Tied to Bitfinex Crypto Exchange - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $7,626 XRP is up 3% 28 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $166 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populos up 33% EthLend up 19% and Hydro, up 16% NY State has once again extended the time frame for Bittrex to postpone account closures. Beatrice Weder di Mauro, president of the CEPR, says that Libra is unlikely to get approved. Jack Dorsey has given a firm “No” to any notion that Twitter would be joining the Libra association Cash App has officially announced stock trading support. Links: NYDFS, which denied Bittrex a BitLicense, requests the exchange to postpone account closures in the state - The Block Facebook-led Libra may not be approved, says European think tank official - The Block 'Hell No': Jack Dorsey Says Twitter Won't Be Joining Libra Association - CoinDesk Cash App adds stock trading - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Zuck Seeks to Reassure Lawmakers Binance US Lists Dogecoin Telegram Investors Go the Distance Tencent: Libra "Prudent and Rational" Links: Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Quit Libra if the Association Launched Prematurely - CoinDesk Binance US Announces Dogecoin Listing - CoinDesk Telegram Token Investors Reject Refund Offer - CoinDesk Tencent Says Libra Would Pose Serious Threat to Alipay, WeChat Pay - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ING Develops Corda Solution Zuck Testifies Links: ING Bank Devises Privacy Fix for R3's Corda Blockchain - CoinDesk Zuckerberg Testifies Before Congress And Now Everyone Is Worried Tech's Too Dominant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Opera Supports Bitcoin Directly Revolut Banking App to US Crypto Held By Institutionals Doubles in October Links: Opera Becomes First Major Browser to Enable Direct Bitcoin Payments Crypto App Revolut Confirms MasterCard on Board for 2019 US Expansion Bitcoin Futures: Institutional Long Positions Value Doubled in October Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Revealed: BitcoinLightening Net Vulnerable to DoS Attack Bitfinex Files for Deposition Libra Waffles on "Basket" Bitcoin Reward to Miners Halves in May 2020 Causing Twitter Chatter Links: Researchers Uncover Bitcoin 'Attack' That Could Slow or Stop Lightning Payments - CoinDesk Bitfinex Files for Subpoena in Bid to Recover $880 Million in Frozen Funds - CoinDesk Libra Could Drop 'Basket' and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins - CoinDesk Bitcoin: ‘Most Dramatic’ 2020 Halving Could Cut Supply by $63M a Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,960 XRP is down 3% 28 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $171 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: EthLend up 28% Particl up 21% and Dentacoin, up 15% HTC is launching the Exodus 1s, another version of their Exodus 1, that has a built-in wallet and a full bitcoin node. ATT has been named as a defendant in a SIM-swapping legal battle in california. Circle is spinning Poloniex out into its own entity. Links: Circle spinning out Poloniex; new exchange plans to spend $100M and not serve US clients - The Block AT&T customer lawsuit alleges employee-aided SIM swap led to $1.8 million theft of cryptocurrency and more - The Block HTC launches smartphone with Bitcoin full node capabilities - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Fidelity Liven 3 Million Bitcoin to Go Gram on Hold Links: Fidelity Digital Assets Opens to All Qualified Investors - CoinDesk With 18 Million Bitcoins Mined, How Hard Is That 21 Million Limit? - CoinDesk NY District Court Postpones Telegram’s TON Hearing to 2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. G-7 Report: Stablecoins Must Be Regulated Houbi Announces Gateway in Turkey Links: Huobi Plans to Open Fiat Gateway with Lira-Tether Pairing in Turkey - CoinDesk G-7 Task Force Releases Full Report on Impact of Global Stablecoins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's crytocurrency and blockchain news. Kaplan: "Fed Considering Digital Currency" Child Porn Site Busted Using Chainalysis' Reactor Software Links: US Law Enforcement Traces Bitcoin Transfers to Nab 'Largest' Child Porn Site - CoinDesk Top Fed Official Says US Central Bank 'Actively' Debating Digital Dollar - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Wants Comments Bermuda Accepts USDC for Taxes NASDAQ Lists CIX100 Links: SEC Restarts Clock on Proposed 'Bitcoin and T-Bills' ETF - CoinDesk Bermuda Now Accepts USDC Crypto for Taxes and Government Services - CoinDesk Nasdaq Lists an AI-Powered Index of Crypto Market's Top 100 Performers - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,304 XRP is up .5% 29 cents and Ethereum is up .5% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion up 27% GXChain up 24% DragonChain up 15% Dentacoin, up 15% Telegram responded to the court order saying that they were "Surprised and disappointed..." about the lawsuit Coinbase has received an e-money license from the Central Bank of Ireland. The G7 is assessing stablecoins as a potential risk to the global financial system. 21 inaugural members of the Libra Association signed the formal charter yesterday in Geneva Switzerland. Links: Telegram May Delay Coin Launch as SEC Halts U.S. Sales - Bloomberg Coinbase receives e-money license in Ireland to further expand into Europe - The Block G7 Evaluates Stablecoins as Risk to Global Financial Stability - CoinDesk Facebook-Led Libra Forms Governing Council After Big-Name Departures - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,304 XRP is up 4% at 29 cents Ethereum is down .5% at $182 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dock up 19% Dragonchain up 17% Dentacoin, up 15% Binance adds a second cryptocurrency to its decentralized affiliate Binance Chain. The SEC has sued Telegram for the Grams offering. The IRS will be asking tax payers if they own cryptocurrencies in a new 1040 tax form. Ripple invested 750k into the wallet BRD. Links: Binance Adds XRP-Pegged Token to Its Decentralized Exchange - CoinDesk The SEC sues Telegram, aims to stop distribution to US investors of Grams sold in $1.7B sale - The Block The IRS will ask taxpayers if they own cryptocurrencies in new 1040 tax form - The Block Ripple invests $750K in crypto wallet BRD to increase XRP usage - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,375 XRP is up 1% at 28 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality up 16% Dentacoin, up 15% Mercado Pago, Visa, eBay, Stripe and Mastercard have all officially left the Libra project. Facebook and Calibra are facing a lawsuit in the state of New York over an alleged trademark infringement The chairman of the CFTC confirms that the ethereum cryptocurrency is a commodity Links: CFTC Chairman Confirms Ether Cryptocurrency Is a Commodity - CoinDesk Mercado Pago, Visa, eBay, Stripe, and Mastercard drop out of Facebook's Libra - The Block Facebook and Calibra sued in NY federal court in trademark case involving logo design - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down slightly at $8,326 XRP is up 1% at 27 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Request Network up 20% Aragon, up 20% Moeda up 17% ICONLOOP, a South Korean based blockchain startup has raised about 8 million dollars in a funding round The people’s bank of china is hiring 6 more tech experts for its impending digital currency. Bank of America is also hiring blockchain positions Australia’s bullion mint is backing a digital token that will allow investors to trade gold in real time. Links: Bank of America Is Now Hiring in Blockchain, Not Just Filing Patents - CoinDesk Australia's Gold Mint Is Backing a Crypto Token Based on Ethereum - CoinDesk China’s central bank hiring 6 tech experts for its upcoming digital currency - The Block Blockchain startup ICONLOOP raises over $8M in Series A to expand its decentralized ID solutions - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin is down 2% at $8,313 XRP is down 1% at 26 cents and Ethereum is down 3% at $184 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% The Central bank of the Russian Federation is not planning on issuing a national digital currency. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF has been denied by the SEC. The DOJ has charged a Singapore citizen with stealing computing power for cryptocurrency mining. Links: Bitwise's bitcoin ETF, the last hope, has been denied - The Block Russia sees no need to issue a national digital currency - The Block Citizen of Singapore indicted in scheme to steal cloud computing power for cryptocurrency mining | USAO-WDWA | Department of Justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IRS Publishes Guidance Brave Goes Cheddaruck Zuck Speaks on Hill Oct. 23 Links: The IRS Just Issued Its First Cryptocurrency Tax Guidance in 5 Years - CoinDesk Blockchain Browser Brave to Offer Free Access to Premium Cheddar Content - CoinDesk Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Over Libra Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Proof of Crypto S&P Options Trade by skew. Two US Senators Threaten Stripe, Visa and MasterCard Over Libra Grayscale Says Institutional Invest in Crypto Up! Links: Tiny $217 Options Trade on Bitcoin Blockchain Could Be Wall Street's Death Knell - CoinDesk US Lawmakers Call on Payment Giants to Exit 'Chilling' Libra Project - CoinDesk Grayscale: Institutional Interest in Crypto Doubles in Q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. EU to Do New Crypto Rules Brad G: Libra 2023? Links: EU Finance Commissioner Vows New Rules on Crypto, Libra Stablecoin - CoinDesk Ripple CEO: Facebook’s Libra Will Not Launch Before 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Hyperledger Reforms Voting FCA Investigations Up 74 Percent CoinFLEX Offers Libra IFO Links: Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues - CoinDesk Now Traders Can Make Bets on When Facebook's Libra Will Launch - CoinDesk UK Finance Watchdog's Crypto Investigations Up By 74% in 2019 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,979 XRP is up 1% at 25 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality, up 28% Viberate up 22% Dentacoin up 15% A bargain botnet is being used to work on unsuspecting crypto users to get into their wallets. Algo Capital lost a few million dollars in USDT, and ALGO after its CTO’s phone was compromised. Bitcoin is being called not a security in an October 1st SEC letter. SegWit transactions were up 15% in September. Links: SegWit transactions on Bitcoin network have risen sharply in September - The Block Algo Capital Loses Crypto Funds After CTO's Phone Is Hacked - CoinDesk Hackers Launch Widespread Botnet Attack on Crypto Wallets Using Cheap Russian Malware - CoinDesk Cipher | Securities (Finance) | Securities Act Of 1933 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is down .5% at $8,098 XRP is down slightly at 25 cents and Ethereum is even at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% PayPal has officially withdrawn from the Libra association. Verisart an art and collectibles provenance startup has raised 2.5 million in a seed round. A hacker has returned domain names that were stolen from the Ethereum Name Service’s auction. International container shipping blockchain pioneer 300 cubits has pulled the plug on its TEU token Links: Hacker Returns Ethereum Domains Lost in Bug Exploit - CoinDesk 300cubits, a Blockchain Shipping Pioneer, Gives up on Its TEU Token - CoinDesk PayPal officially drops out of Facebook's Libra project - The Block Verisart raises $2.5M to expand blockchain-certified art service - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 1% at $8,159 XRP is up 1.5% at 25 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $174 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Centrality up 103% Dentacoin up 15% Venture capital institution Andreessen Horowitz is launching a crypto startup school. Tim Cook says Apple has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency. US lawmakers are looking once again to hear from Mark Zuckerberg. PayPal may pull out of the founding group of Libra Association. Links: U.S. House panel wants Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January - Reuters Apple has no plans to launch cryptocurrency, says CEO Tim Cook - The Block Andreessen Horowitz launches crypto startup school - The Block PayPal Might Withdraw From Libra Association: Report - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Reps to Powell: Do a Dollar CBDC Coinbase Pays Interest OhioCrypto.com Dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MasterCard and Visa Getting Libra Cold Feet Facebook Audio Leaks Morningstar to Rate Debt on Blockchain Links: Institutional Libra Backers Are Getting Cold Feet - CoinDesk Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Libra Regulation, KYC in Leaked Transcript - CoinDesk Financial Services Giant Morningstar to Offer Ratings for Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Block.one Pays 24 Million Dollar Fine FairWin at Zero Coinbase Co-Founds Crypto Rating Council Links: EOS Maker Block.One Settles With SEC Over Unregistered Securities Sale - CoinDesk From $10M to Zero in 10 Days: ETH Smart Contract FairWin Is Empty Coinbase-Led Group Aims to Help Crypto Firms Avoid Securities Violations - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Buys Algrim EnHelix Marketplace Debuts Bithumb Deal Off Links: Energy Commodities Trading Software Launches on Hyperledger Fabric - CoinDesk Ripple Acquires Crypto Trading Firm to Expand Into Iceland Bithumb Acquisition Deal Appears To Be ‘Off’ | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is even at $8,095 XRP is down 1% at 24 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $169 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dentacoin up 15% UK & US to sign treaty allowing UK police to force US-based social media platforms to disclose encrypted messages. A serious bug in the Lightning Network has been fixed. The Iranian government has been putting the squeeze on cryptocurrency miners. Links: Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining - CoinDesk A Dangerous Bug in Bitcoin's Lightning Network Has Been Fixed - CoinDesk [Lightning-dev] Full Disclosure: CVE-2019-12998 / CVE-2019-12999 / CVE-2019-13000 — Lighting Full Disclosure UK and US set to sign treaty allowing UK police "back door" access to WhatsApp and other "end to end encrypted" messaging platforms - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,167 XRP is up 1% at 24 cents and Ethereum is up 5% at $173 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 23% Metal up 23% Cortex up 21% and Particl up 20% Proposals of a treasure tax on cryptocurrency mining have been put forth by the Association of Banks of Russia. The NBA has rejected Spencer Dinwiddie's proposal to tokenize his multi-million dollar contract. ING’s chief economist predicts central banks will be issuing their own digital currencies in 2 to 3 years. Links: Russia could tax bitcoin and other crypto mining as a treasure - The Block NBA rejects Nets player Spencer Dinwiddie's attempt to tokenize his $34.4 million contract - The Block ING's Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years - CoinDesk A Dangerous Bug in Bitcoin's Lightning Network Has Been Fixed - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 5% at $7,990 XRP is down 3% at 24 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $165 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Eidoo up 37% Dentacoin up 15% The CEO of KIK, Ted Livingston is vowing to fight the SEC over the KIN crypto until "We don’t have a dollar left.” The Unilever digital ad buying blockchain pilot program with IBM has produced positive results. Binance is launching a staking platform. Binance aided the UK police in their investigation of a 51 million pound fraud. Medici Ventures has invested 2 million dollars into the blockchain based identity firm Evernym. Links: Kik CEO vows to fight SEC over Kin crypto until 'we don't have a dollar left' - The Block Unilever's blockchain pilot program with IBM reportedly yields positive results - The Block Binance launches staking platform with 8 assets - The Block Binance says it helped UK police investigate a $51 million fraud - The Block Overstock's Venture Arm Invests $2 Million in Blockchain ID Firm - CoinDesk Unilever encouraged by blockchain ad-buying pilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Later Coinbase Adds Two Cryptos for NY Customers Medici Bank Private Beta in October Links: Facebook's Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt - CoinDesk Coinbase Rolls Out Stellar Lumens (XLM) Trading in New York State Coinbase Now Supports Stellar and Chainlink Cryptocurrencies in New York - CoinDesk The New Medici Bank Is About to Take On Its First Crypto Clients - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices