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Daily Crypto Report

Daily Crypto Report

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August 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Web3 Sees Snowden Tether to Stablecoin Yuan CA Schools Get Crypto Courses Links: Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider - CoinDesk Blockchain Education Initiatives Launch at California Universities - CoinDesk 'Power to the People': Privacy Was the Rallying Cry of Berlin's Web3 Summit - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20194 min

August 21, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. A1 Telekom to Accept Crypto Payments Houbi to Support DeFi XRP on NASDAQ Links: Austrian Telecommunications Giant to Accept Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Huobi Expanding DeFi Presence With MakerDao, Compound Support - CoinDesk CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 20195 min

August 20, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gemini May Join Libra Association Deloitte Develops Blockchain-in-a-Box NY Supreme Court Rules Against Bitfinex INX Does IPO Registered with SEC Links: Winklevoss Twins Say They’re ‘In Talks’ About Joining Libra Association Deloitte Launches 'Blockchain In a Box' to Help Enterprises Showcase Tech - CoinDesk New York Court Rules That State Attorney Has Jurisdiction Over Bitfinex Crypto trading platform INX plans to raise $130M via security token IPO, registered with the U.S. SEC - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20195 min

August 19, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Silvergate to Loan Fiat Backed by Crypto Binances Anounces Venus Santander Connects Latin America to US With One Pay FX Links: Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions - CoinDesk Binance Reveals ‘Venus’ — Its Own Project to Rival Facebook’s Libra Santander to Connect Latin America to Ripple-Powered Remittance Service - CoinDesk Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 20195 min

August 18, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,420 XRP is up 6.7% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 4.3% at $192 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hydro up 28% and Bytecoin up 20% The core developers for ethereum have finalized a list of 6 code changes for Istanbul, launching in October. A 19-year old was sentenced to 20 months in jail for offering hacking services in return for payments in crypto. Coinbase has notified users of a password storage issue that affected 3,000 customers. An exit scam in China resulted in a possible $2.9 billion being stolen. Links: Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork - CoinDesk Man Offering Hacking Services for Bitcoin Gets 20-Month Jail Sentence - CoinDesk An alleged cryptocurrency exit scam swindled $2.9 billion, but main suspects still on the run - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20195 min

August 17, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $10,334 XRP is up 2% at 26 cents and Ethereum is up half a percent at $185 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Syscoin up 30% PumaPay up 23% and Dent up 23% Crypto miniing hardware and softwaare company Coinmine has reported a 2.5 million seed round of financing. A blockchain war-game called Fumblechain was introduced at the Black Hat InfoSecurity event. Poloniex is removing 23 crypto trading pairs due to low volume. Biance is opening Binance US sometime before November. Australian tax office has distributed letters and will be fining pensioners and investors who have invested the majority of their retirement funds in cryptocurrencies. Links: Warnings issued to Aussies betting 90% of retirement funds on crypto | Micky Binance to Launch U.S. Division Before November on Cheddar Poloniex exchange removing 23 crypto trading pairs, citing ‘low volume’ - The Block Meet FumbleChain, the Deliberately Flawed Blockchain - CoinDesk Crypto Miner Company CoinMine Scores $2.5 Million in Seed Round - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20195 min

August 16, 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2% at $10,168 XRP is up slightly at 26 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $183 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Streamr up 21% Apparently Earnst and Young lost 103 bitcoin in the ongoing Quadriga CX case. Judge Beth Bloom is having a field day at the expense of Craig Wright in their ongoing legal proceedings in Florida. Coinbase Custody is reporting that they’re receiving 200-400 million per week in new crypto deposits. Moscow is looking for a contractor to develop a blockchain system for transparent city services. Links: Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services - CoinDesk Judge in $10B Bitcoin Lawsuit Rips Craig Wright for No 'Credible Evidence' A Big Four Audit Firm Lost $1 Million In Bitcoin. Victims Are Losing Patience - CoinDesk Coinbase Custody receiving $200-400M per week in new crypto deposits from institutions, says Armstrong - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20195 min

August 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Crypto the Future as Fiat Debt Depresses Bond Yields? Walmart Patent Application Reveals Blockchain Data Drone to Drone Binance Jersey and Caspian Partner Links: ‘Time for Plan ₿,’ Says VanEck Exec as Negative Yield Bonds Hit $15 Trillion Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20195 min

August 14, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Now Customer of ClearBank, Not Barclays Ripple Must Respond in XRP=Security Suit Bitcoin at Premium in Hong Kong Amid Turmoil Samsung Supports Bitcoin in Blockchain Keystore Links: Barclays Is No Longer Banking Coinbase - CoinDesk SEC Guidance Gives Ammo to Lawsuit Claiming XRP Is Unregistered Security - CoinDesk Hong Kong Is Paying Higher Prices for Bitcoin Amid Political Unrest Samsung Discreetly Adds Bitcoin Support to Blockchain Keystore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20195 min

August 13, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BitPay ID Live North Korea Hacking SWIFT Network Banks tZERO Open to Retail Investors Links: BitPay Now Requires Your Photo ID for Purchases Over $3K in Bitcoin UN Investigating 35 North Korean Military-Funding Cyberattacks - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 20194 min

August 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. China's CBDC Out Soon Goldman Says Buy Bitcoin Coinbase Drops Zcash for UK Customers August 26 Links: China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency - CoinDesk Goldman Sachs Analysts' Note Says Now's a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin - CoinDesk Coinbase UK Dropping Support for Cryptocurrency Zcash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 20194 min

August 11, 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $11,439 XRP is up 1.5% at 30 cents and Ethereum is up 2.7% at $210 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent up 21% Zclassic up 17% and Dock up 27% IBM has filed a patent for a blockchain based web browser. A senior official at China’s central bank announced that their central bank digital currency is ready. Etihad Airways has partnered with a Winding Tree for internal information systems. Coinbase has released a detailed look at how it foiled a large scale, highly sophisticated attack. Links: IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser - CoinDesk Etihad Airways Integrates Travel-Focused Blockchain Platform Winding Tree Responding to Firefox 0-days in the wild - The Coinbase Blog China's central bank digital currency is "ready" after 5 years of development - The Block Emirates' Etihad partners with Swiss blockchain platform Winding Tree - Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 20195 min

August 10, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $11,334 XRP is down 2% at 29 cents and Ethereum is down 3.5% at $202 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion up 31% Dent up 25% and PumaPay, up 24% Ripple is looking to sign a few more investment and acquisitions deals. Robinhood greenlit by the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate in the UK. Rhode Island has added money-specific transmitter guidance for crypto companies into its legislation. New Jersey governor commissions study on use-cases for blockchain tech. Allianz is in the advanced stages of developing a blockchain based digital token for payments. Links: Insurance giant Allianz creating a JPM Coin-like payment token; the project is in ‘advanced stages’ - The Block New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20195 min

August 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Blockchain Empowers Machine to Machine Payments Blockstream Announces Two New Mining Centers 15 Governments Unite to Snoop Links: No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks - CoinDesk Fidelity Joins Blockstream’s New Institutional Bitcoin Mining Service The Block - Crypto simplified 15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report - CoinDesk Commerzbank Automation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 20195 min

August 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Budd Intros Tax Fix Act in House Chinese Hackers Target Crypto Industry NJ Stops Two ICOs Bitcoin Hits 80 Quintillion Hashes Per Second Today Links: North Carolina Congressman Reintroduces Crypto Tax Bill - CoinDesk State-Sponsored Chinese Hacking Group Is Targeting Crypto Firms: Report - CoinDesk New Jersey Calls Two ICOs ‘Fraudulent Securities,’ Issues Stop Order - CoinDesk Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits a Whopping 80 Quintillion for the First Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 20195 min

August 7, 2019

Today's bitcoin and cryptocurrency news. Amazon Ads-On-Blockchain Binance to Open London Office Judge: Coinbase No Fraud Links: Amazon Is Looking to Put Advertising Data on a Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance's CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook's Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption - CoinDesk Judge Rules Coinbase Did Not Commit Fraud in Bitcoin Cash Lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 20195 min

August, 6 2019

Todays blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin even at 11,780 Ethereum down 2% at $230 XRP up 4% at .32 Top gainers in the last 24 hours Digibyte, up 18% Zclassic, up 18% Partcl, up 17% The Federal Reserve has decided it must develop a new interbank system of real-time settlements. The UN Security Council North Korea Sanctions Committee said that hackers from North Korea stole up to $2 Billion to fund North Korea’s weapons programs. Facebook has hired Susan Zook of Main Street Consulting to help it lobby for Libra. Libra faces data privacy concerns. Links: Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore - CoinDesk US Federal Reserve Launching Payment System, Crypto Bulls Nonplussed North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Cryptocurrency From Exchanges, Says UN Facebook Hires US Senator's Former Aide to Lobby for Libra Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook's Libra - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 20194 min

August 5, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MasterCard Wants Wallets IBM Adds Big Names For New Chain Bitmain Reports Big Loss Q1 2019 Links: Mastercard Hints at Future Crypto Wallet Product with New Job Listings Search for Jobs Lenovo, Glaxo, Nokia: Big Names Join New IBM Blockchain - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 20195 min

August 4, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down .5% at $10,697 XRP is up slightly at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $219 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Everex up 20% Zclassic up 17% Dent up 15% On the MoneyGram earnings call CEO Alex Holmes spoke about the benefits of the commercial agreement with Ripple. South Korean Shinhan Financial investment is looking to offer peer-to-peer stock lending on blockchain. Brazilian tax authorities have levied new requirements for crypto traders. Links: South Korea's Shinhan Brokerage to Offer Blockchain-Based Securities Lending - CoinDesk MoneyGram talks up Ripple partnership, goes live with XRP and xRapid, in Q2 earnings - The Block Cryptocurrency Transactions in Brazil Must Now be Reported to its Tax Authorities | The Rio Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 20195 min

August 3, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 2.4% at $10,767 XRP is down slightly at 31 cents Ethereum is up 1% at $222 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hydro up 36% RChain up 26% Chainlink up 18% The Goldman Sachs backed Apple card will not allow the purchase of cryptocurrencies. China has announced that it is planning to accelerate the research and development of its “legal digital currency”. AWS has launched a competition with several partners with a 100,000 grand prize. MIT & Elliptic are using machine learning to examine bitcoin transactions that may be associated with illicit activity. Links: China's central bank seeks to accelerate the development of its 'legal digital currency' - The Block The Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, will not allow purchase of cryptocurrencies - The Block Time, Randomness, and a $100,000 Prize to Forever Change Blockchain | AWS Startups Blog MIT's AI Lab Analyzed 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions. Only 2% Were 'Illicit' - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 20195 min

August 2, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 4.7% at $10,493 XRP is up 1% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 2.6% at $219 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bytecoin up 23% Zclassic up 17% and Byteball up 16% Walmart has filed a patent for a fiat-pegged stable coin that echoes the ghost of Facebook’s Libra project. The Brave browser’s BAT can now be used on Twitter to tip. Square is showing 125 million in reported bitcoin sales through the Cash App London based CEX.IO is now operational in 31 states and DC. Links: Blockchain Browser Brave Launches Token Tipping Service for Twitter Users Walmart could be looking to rival Facebook’s Libra with a USD-pegged stablecoin issuance, a patent filing shows - The Block Crypto Exchange CEX.IO Expands US Service to Cover 31 States - CoinDesk Square's Q2 Bitcoin Revenue Nearly Doubles From Previous Record - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 20195 min

August 1, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Kraken Buys Interchange Australian Digital Currency Association and Blockchain Australia Merge Senator Says US Government Can't Stop Bitcoin Bitcoin Searches Beat Stock Searches on Google Links: Kraken Exchange Acquires Service Provider for Institutional Investors Australia’s Two Leading Blockchain Advocate Groups Announce Merger - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified US Senator: Even If We Wanted To, We Couldn’t Ban Bitcoin Bitcoin Overtakes Stocks Searches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20195 min

July 31, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitwala Raises $14.5 Million The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Issues Guidance S7 Sells Tickets on Blockchain Links: Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala - CoinDesk UK Finance Watchdog Issues Guidance on Regulation for Bitcoin and Crypto Assets - CoinDesk Blockchain Ticketing Platform From Top Russian Airline Took $1 Million in July - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20195 min

July 30, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. PrimeX Offers Immediate Settlement Chinese and Russians Like to "Move It, Move It" With Tether Zuckerberg's Facebook Acknowledges Cracks in Libra Wall Links: Prime Trust Launches Instant Settlement Network for Crypto-Fiat Trades - CoinDesk Millions in Crypto Is Crossing the Russia-China Border Daily. There, Tether Is King - CoinDesk Facebook Libra Might Never Launch, Concedes Firm - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20197 min

July 29, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ripple Execs Garlinghouse and Larsen Write Congress Ridenour Bails on Coinbase, Back at CFTC Old Austrian Firms Launches New Wallet Chainlock Links: 200-Year-Old Passport Printing Firm Launches Hardware Crypo Wallet - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 20195 min

July 28, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $9,504 XRP is up .5% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 1.7% at $209 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Byteball up 18% Zclassic up 17% The CEO of Huawei told several Italian media outlets that China should consider issuing cryptocurrencies and look to beat Facebook's Libra. The FBI is reportedly looking into the 2017 Long Island Iced Tea corporation’s pivot to blockchain. Binance’s charity arm has fallen short of its transparency goals. Links: The FBI wants more information about Long Blockchain — Quartz Binance Exchange's Charity Falling Short of Transparency Goals - CoinDesk Huawei CEO thinks China has more power than Facebook when it comes to issuing cryptocurrencies - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 20195 min

July 27, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 3% at $9,478 XRP is down 3% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 4% at $207 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zclassic up 17% The IRS is sending letters to 10,000 cryptocurrency holders telling them to report their crypto holdings and pay the proper taxes. An MIT fellow has called out Libra for "lifting” several of his ideas for the token. Bitcoin-rewards app Lolli has added 900 retail locations of SafeWay. Links: IRS sends letters to warn over 10,000 cryptocurrency investors to report and pay taxes properly - The Block MIT Fellow Says Facebook 'Lifted' His Ideas for Libra Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Lolli CEO on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20195 min

July 26, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SEC Clears Quarters Token Abra Makes Changes for US Lightening Labs Releases Lndmon Links: In First, SEC Clears Blockchain Gaming Startup to Sell Ethereum Tokens - CoinDesk Abra App to Restrict Services for US Users Over Regulatory Issues - CoinDesk Lightning Labs Designs Monitoring Tool for 'Layer 2' Bitcoin Network - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20195 min

July 25, 2019

Today's crypocurrency and blockchain news. Americans Trust Bitcoin Over Libra Justin Sun Apologizes John McAfee Released William Green Indicted TD Ameritrade Clients Want Crypto Links: People in US Trust Bitcoin More Than Facebook's Libra: Report - CoinDesk Tron's Sun Apologizes to Regulators for 'Over-Marketing' Buffett Lunch - CoinDesk John McAfee Reportedly Released Following Detainment in The Dominican Republic The Block - Crypto simplified TD Ameritrade CEO: We're Taking 'Crawl, Walk, Run' Approach to Crypto - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20196 min

July 24, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Civic and BitGo Launch Civic Wallet Fourth Quarter 2019 German Crypto Firms Must Have BaFin License in 2020 Libra Slow to Respond to Swiss Where is John McAfee? Links: Civic, BitGo Announce a Consumer Mobile Wallet - CoinDesk Germany: Crypto Businesses will Require a BaFin License Next Year Facebook Libra Hasn't Responded to Information Request: Swiss Watchdog - CoinDesk Where in the World Is John McAfee? - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20195 min

July 23, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 4.8% at $10,019 XRP is down 3.6% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 4.3% at $212 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Zclassic up 17% Refereum up 16% The House of Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee has expressed concern that Facebook will have too much power after launching a cryptocurency. The VOATZ mobile voting app is launching another pilot program. Justin Sun is rescheduling his lunch with Warren Buffett. Iran has approved cryptocurrency mining as an industry within its borders. Links: Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining - CoinDesk Warren Buffett's charity lunch with cryptocurrency entrepreneur postponed UK parliamentary committee wants to look into Libra - The Block Utah County to Offer Blockchain Voting App in Municipal Elections - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20195 min

July 22, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. FINRA Extends Crypto Reporting Deadline FairX Gone B of A Files Patent Using Ripple DLT Links: FINRA Extends Deadline for Firms to Report Crypto Activity - CoinDesk Crypto Bank FairX Shuts Down Citing Lack of Funds, Bleak Future - CoinDesk Bank of America Files Patent for Settlement System Citing Ripple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 20195 min

July 21, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up .5% at $10,577 XRP is up slightly at 33 cents and Ethereum is up slightly at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 43% Quantum Resistance up 24% KPMG is partnering with TOMIA, Microsoft, and R3 to build out a blockchain for telecom settlements. The Diana blockchain startup is launching a lunar registry that will divide the moon. The Block is reporting a scoop that Fidelity investments has filed its application to be a new york trust Steve Wozniak has invested in, and become a co-founder of a blockchain energy saving company called EFFORCE. Links: Diana, a Blockchain 'Lunar Registry,' Attempts to Tokenize the Moon - CoinDesk Fidelity's crypto arm has officially applied to operate in New York as a trust - The Block KPMG to Work With Microsoft, Tomia and R3 on Blockchain Telecom Solutions Apple Co-Founder ‘Woz’ launches blockchain company in Malta - The Malta Independent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 20195 min

July 20, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up half a % at $10,572 XRP is up 3.5% at 33 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $225 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 28% PumaPay up 22% and Bitcoin SV up 21% The US Government has seized $19 million worth of bitcoin in a dark web drug operation. The President of Deutsche Bundesbank has spoken out in favor of Facebook’s Libra Bitso has received its DLT license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. A person unaffiliated with Samsung is reportedly trying to trademark "Samsung Coin" in South Korea Dmitri Vasilev the former CEO of the exchange WEX was arrested yesterday in Italy. Links: US authorities seize $19 million worth of bitcoins in dark web drug probe - The Block ECB's Weidmann: Should be vigilant about stablecoins but not alarmed - Reuters Bitso: the first regulated platform in LatAm - Bitso (EN) Ex-CEO of BTC-e Exchange’s Spin-Off WEX Is Arrested in Italy Someone Is Trying to Trademark 'Samsung Coin.' It's Not Samsung - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20195 min

July 19, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 6% at $10,346 XRP is down .05% at 31 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $218 Those are your leaders by market cap Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Melon up 33% Ignis up 28% and Bytecoin up 22% The block performed a sentiment analysis that showed democrats were more negative than republicans about Libra. No policy is yet establisehd re: banning currently-banned facebook users from Libra. Zcash forked overnight to form YCash. Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd has been accused of sexual misconduct. Links: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Bitcoin Coder Peter Todd - CoinDesk Can Banned Facebook Users Like Alex Jones Use Libra Crypto Coin? - Bloomberg Analysis: Democrats more negative than Republicans at House hearing on Facebook's Libra - The Block Privacy Coin Zcash Will Soon Undergo Its First 'Friendly' Fork – Meet Ycash - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 20195 min

July 18, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Grilled Japan Heads Crypto SWIFT Ten Million Dollar Crypto Thief Caught Links: Japan Has FATF Green Light to Create 'SWIFT Network' for Crypto: Report - CoinDesk Ex-Microsoft Employee Arrested for $10 Million Crypto Theft Lawmakers Amp Up Pressure on Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Development - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20196 min

July 17, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Germany and France: No Libra IBM Ups Crypto Patents Former CFTC Head: Libra a Security Links: German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn't Be Allowed to Compete With the Euro - CoinDesk IBM Triples Number of Blockchain Patents in US Since Last Year Facebook's Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 20195 min

July 16, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IMF Publishes Crypto Report Two SeedCX Companies Get NY BitLicenses Binance Eyes South Korea Sheetz Goes Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20196 min

July 15, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Ethereum Flash Crash UK Targets Crypto in Plan Leaked Document in India Would Ban all Crypto Except Digital Rupee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 20195 min

July 14, 2019

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is down 6% at $10,684 XRP is down 4% at 31 cents and Ethereum is down 9% at $243 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 21% Ethos up 18% Zclassic up 17% Congressional leaders have drafted a bill to ban large tech institutions from launching digital assets. The US Senate has approved the Blockchain Promotion Act. Chinese police have arrested 22 bitcoin miners for mining with stolen electricity. Veil, the crypto prediction and derivatives market is closing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 20195 min

July 13, 2019

Todays cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 3% at $11,299 XRP is down 3% at 33 cents and Ethereum is down 3% at $266 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 21% Ethos up 18% Zclassic up 17% A Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme mastermind has had his house burned down and looted by an angry mob. The IRS has confirmed that it has trained staff on finding crypto wallets. Monroe college in New York City is under a ransomware attack. Binance has destroyed $26 million dollars worth of its team’s Binance coin token. Links: IRS Confirms It Trained Staff on Finding Crypto Wallets - CoinDesk Binance Completes 8th Quarterly BNB Burn – Binance 2019-25765_TNTDocs_CI-Cyber-Crimes_PDFONLY.pdf - Google Drive — (Also, this deck is awful right?) Angry mob burns down home of suspected Bitcoin swindler - The Verge Monroe College Hit With Ransomware, $2 Million Demanded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 20195 min

July 12, 2019

Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,716 XRP is up 3% at 34 cents and Ethereum is up 2% at $276 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: ZClassic up 80% Waltonchain up 20% Bytecoin up 17% Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint has been hacked for $32 million in lost assets. US president takes to Twitter to announce he’s "not a fan" of crypto. The American football team the Miami Dolphins announce partnership with the Litecoin Foundation. Bank of England Governor says that Facebook’s Libra must be “Rock solid”. Links: The Miami Dolphins Now Have an 'Official Crypto' – And It's Litecoin - CoinDesk BOE Mark Carney Says Facebook Libra Must Be Solid From Start - Bloomberg Japanese crypto exchange Bitpoint hacked, lost $32 million - The Block 'Not a fan:' President Donald Trump comments on Facebook’s Libra, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies for the first time - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20195 min

July 11, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Virtual Commodity Association Spins Up Crypto Exchanges Must Register in Canada Fed Head Leers at Libra Before Congress Links: Winklevoss-backed Crypto Self-Regulatory Group Prepares to Woo Congress - CoinDesk Canada's Crypto Exchanges Must Now Register as MSBs, Report Transactions Over $10K - CoinDesk Fed Chair Says Libra 'Cannot Go Forward' Until Facebook Addresses Concerns - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20195 min

July 10, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Twins Say Bitcoin Has Room to Rise Facebook: India, No Libra for You IRS Wants Crypto-Download History Links: Winklevoss Twins: 'It's the Bottom of the First Inning' for Bitcoin Facebook Says It Won't Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues - CoinDesk IRS Allegedly Hopes to Make Tech Giants Release User Crypto Activity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 20194 min

July 9, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Threat Has PBOC Moving on Digital Yuan Crypto Custodians Cannot Comply Bitcoin Mining Harder Links: Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China's National Digital Currency: PBoC Official - CoinDesk US SEC and FINRA Issue Statement on Crypto Custody Issues Bitcoin's Mining Difficulty Just Posted Its Biggest Increase Since 2018 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 20195 min

July 8, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. ECB: No Regulatory Void For Libra Libra Insecure Says Sprague Singapore to Remove Tax on Crypto Links: Facebook's Libra Is a 'Wake-Up Call' for Regulators, Says ECB Policymaker - CoinDesk Facebook's Libra Lacks Foundational Components for Crypto Key Security - CoinDesk libra_calibra_whitepaper.pdf Singapore's Tax Agency Proposes to Exempt Cryptos From GST - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 20195 min

July 7, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down .5% at $11,363 XRP is up 4% at 39 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $293 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Waves up 21% Populos up 19% Bitcoin’s hash rate has hit a new all time high. The SEC is seeking more data on public blockchains. Singapore has published an updated guide explaining the goods and services tax and how that relates to cryptocurrencies. Links: What is Hash Rate? 3 Things to Know (2019 Updated) Singapore Releases New Draft on Tax Guidelines for Crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, Ripple and Zcash | The Daily Hodl Blockchain Data - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities Bitcoin's hash rate hits all-time high - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 20195 min

July 6, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 1.8% at $11,402 XRP is up slightly % at 38 cents and Ethereum is down half a % at $290 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Populous up 35% Waltonchain up 27% Storj up 22% and Linkeye up 20% Euronext has invested €5 million in Tokeny Solutions Chinese financial news Sina Finance has debuted a cryptocurrency index. Monero patched a few security vulnerabilities with their most recent version. DogeCoin was up this week following a listing on Binance Links: Dogecoin Price Surges 37% Following Binance Listing Announcement - CoinDesk Euronext Invests in Tokeny Solutions, The Compliant Tokenization Platform - Tokeny Solutions Monero security flaw could’ve seen XMR stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges Chinese news app Sina Finance unveils new cryptocurrency feature · TechNode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 20194 min

July 5th, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is down 5% at $11,214 XRP is down 4% at 38 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $292 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dogecoin up 41% and Komodo up 20% Venezuela Presdent Nicolas Maduro has ordered the Bank of Venezuela to accept the Petro. BTG Pactual of Brazil is partnering with Dalma Capital in Dubai to issue over $1 billion in security tokens Bank of Japan official implies that decline of cash is necessary step for widest crypto adoption. Scottish brewery BrewDog extends crowdfunding efforts into the crypto sector. Links: BrewDog Now Lets You Buy Company Shares Paying With 10 Cryptocurrencies Brazilian Bank Plans to Use Tezos Blockchain for STOs Worth $1 Billion - CoinDesk Brazil’s BTG Pactual Plans $1 Billion Crypto Token Partnership - Bloomberg Digital currency operators must comply with rules: Bank of Japan's Amamiya - Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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July 4, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. US House Committee to Facebook: Halt Libra Now Coinsquare Buys Control of Just Cash Casa's Sats App Debuts Today Links: US Congress Requests Moratorium on Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin Coinsquare, Just Cash Partnership Enables Non-Bank ATM Crypto Transactions - CoinDesk The Money Masters – Famous Quotations on Banking Casa Launches Lightning Node Mobile App for Bitcoin Newbies - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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