Daily Crypto Report

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gemini Applies for Broker-Dealer License Bank of Japan Looks Hard at Libra Etoro Supports ERC-20 Tokens Cuba Adding Crypto Links: Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities - CoinDesk Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook's Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Sanctions-Hit Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Financial Woes - CoinDesk eToro Is Adding the First ERC-20 Crypto Tokens to Its Wallet – 120 of Them - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Calibra Gets Licensed Houbi Group Building "Regulator Friendly" Public Blockchain Binance CEO: Leverage! Links: Facebook's Inches Towards Global Regulatory Compliance, Applies for New York BitLicense - CoinDesk Huobi to Target Decentralized Finance With New Public Blockchain - CoinDesk Binance Launching Crypto Futures Trading Platform With Up to 20x Leverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BIS Chief: CBDC Sooner Chinese See Crypto as Strategic Weapon: Deloitte Casey Says Crypto Top of Mind with Regulators Links: BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies 'Sooner Than We Think' - CoinDesk Deloitte: China Looking to Use Blockchain as a \'Strategic Weapon\' Bitcoin, Facebook and the End of 20th Century Money - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 2% at $11,508 XRP is down 2% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down .05% at $302 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Hxro up 60% Chainlink up 21% Court hearings continued on the Craig Wright case at a federal court in Florida. Chainlink has been on a tear this week possibly linked to listings on Coinbase Pro and Coinbase. New York regulators have extended a deadline for cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $11,950 XRP is up 2% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 1% at $307 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink up 51% Hydro up 20% Hxro up 20% Viberate up 20% Binance may be looking to list Facebook’s Libra. Henry Kravis, a co-founder of KKR & Co has invested in the crypto-oriented fund ParaFi capital. Goldman Sachs still believe they can play a role in crypto disruption. Iranian authorities have blamed an unusual rise in electricity consumption in the country on cryptocurrency miners. Links: « Chez Goldman Sachs, nous n'anticipons pas de crise financière majeure en 2020 » | Les Echos — En Francais The Bitcoin Bite: Iran Says Power Grid Hit By Cryptocurrency-Mining Surge KKR’s Kravis Invests in His Former Credit Analyst's Crypto Fund - Bloomberg Goldman Sachs could 'absolutely' play a role in crypto disruption, CEO says - The Block Binance Talking to Facebook About Libra Listing: Reports - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up half a percent at $11,871 XRP is down 3% at 41 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $305 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Byteball up 19% MaidSafeCoin up 19% Quantum Resistance up 15% Banks in the Eurozone are preparing for Facebook’s Libra. The Trump administration has turned to Israeli crypto startup ORBS to develop blockchain solutions for the region’s political conflicts. The web3 foundation has closed a private sale to fund the development of Polkadot. Links: Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans - CoinDesk Blockchain Protocol Polkadot Sold 500,000 DOT Tokens - Finance and Funding - Altcoin Buzz EU banks plan to join instant payments system as they fear Facebook's Libra crypto - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Crashes Briefly as Bitcoin Dives Koinex Closing; Houbi Expanding in Turkey China Warming to Bitcoin? Links: Coinbase Hit With Outage As Bitcoin Price Drops $1.8K in 15 Minutes - CoinDesk India: Another Crypto Exchange Closes Due to Regulatory Pressure Huobi Expands to Turkey Where 20% of the Population Hold Crypto China’s state-run media agency reports bitcoin is a safe haven - Decrypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Big Bitcoin Dominates Market Opera Touch Wallets iOS Crypto Central Bank??? Links: Bitcoin’s Share of $350 Billion Crypto Market Highest Since 2017 - CoinDesk Opera's Browser With Built-In Crypto Wallet Launches for iPhones - CoinDesk Ex-Trump Economist Joins 'Crypto Central Bank' After Failed Fed Bid - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Kraken Raises $13.5 Million Maxine Hears Marcus After Senate jPMorgan Set to Trial JPM Coin Links: Over 2,000 Investors Back Kraken Crypto Exchange’s $13 Million Crowdfunding - CoinDesk JPMorgan to Start Customer Trials of Its 'JPM Coin' Crypto - CoinDesk The Block - Crypto simplified US Congress Calls For Second Hearing on Facebook’s Libra in July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain report. BIS Disses Tech Firms Facebook Hiring for Calibra Links: BIS Wants 'Level Playing Field' for Banks Amid Threat from Facebook - CoinDesk Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down 3% at $10,547 XRP is up 2% at 46 cents and Ethereum is down slightly at $306 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: NEO, up 16% Bitmain is reportedly planning a US IPO later this year. Coinmine will now give users the option to be paid in Bitcoin. The New York Senate has confirmed Linda Lacewell as the new superintendent of the NYDFS. Links: Bitmain Shifting IPO Plans to the US on Growing Bitcoin Optimism At-Home Crypto Miner Coinmine Now Pays Out Bitcoin - CoinDesk Press Release - June 21, 2019: Linda A. Lacewell Confirmed by Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services | Department of Financial Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news: Bitcoin is up 10.5% at $10,874 XRP is up 3.2% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 6.5% at $300 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Dent, up 27% Burst, up 22% France is set to create a G7 stable coin taskforce following Facebook's announcement of Libra. The FATF standards released yesterday include a controversial requirement VASPs must pass information about their customers. Craig Wright has missed his date to disclose his full bitcoin holdings and could be held in contempt of court. Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted year-highs today. Links: Bitcoin Price Tops $10K for First Time Since 2018 - CoinDesk France creates G7 cryptocurrency task force as Facebook's Libra unsettles governments - Reuters All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today'd cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 5% at $9,830 XRP is up 3.5% at 44 cents and Ethereum is up 7% at $288 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Tierion, up 47% Bitcoin ATMs get boost in the US through a partnership with Circle K. QuadrigaCX founder reportedly stole more than $200 million from his customers. Roll raised 1.7 million in a seed round. Links: Roll Wants to Take Power From YouTube With Cryptos for Content Creators - CoinDesk FIFTH REPORT OF THE MONITOR Re: QUADRIGA Bitcoin ATMs Installed at 20 Circle K Convenience Stores in Western US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurency and blockchain news. Line Gets Exchange Rust Behind Libra Senate Banking Committee Schedules Hearings on Libra Links: LINE's Crypto Exchange Could Win Japan License This Month, Report Says - CoinDesk Facebook picked Rust to implement Libra | Hacker News Senate Banking Committee Schedules Hearing on Facebook's Massive Cryptocurrency Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Waters Wants Libra Halt Bank of England to "Scrutinize" Libra Bancor Bans US Customers July 8 Links: Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook's Crypto - CoinDesk Bank of England Governor Says Facebook's Libra Crypto Will Be Scrutinized - CoinDesk Bancor Seeks to Exclude US Users From Trading Over Regulatory Uncertainty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Libra Launched R3 and Digital Asset Work Together Japanese Curious About Crypto Links: Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Targeting 1.7 Billion Unbanked - CoinDesk Private Blockchain's Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up - CoinDesk Japanese Gov’t Agency Reports 170% Increase in Consumer Inquiries About Crypto in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. South Korean Exchanges Accept Liability for Hacks Bram Cohen is CEO Bitcoin: One Million Active Addresses Links: Korean Crypto Exchanges Update Terms to Accept Liability for Hacks - CoinDesk BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen Takes Over as CEO at Chia Network - CoinDesk Bitcoin Surpasses One Million Daily Active Addresses | Cointelegraph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is up 5% at $9,131 XRP is up 3% at 42 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $274 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Stratis, up 19% Dock, up 18% and Poet up 17% A federal judge in Florida has threatened to hold Craig Wright in contempt. Two blockchain startups are partnering with Amazon to enable purchases on the site with Ethereum. Bitcoin topped $9,300 today its highest in 13 months. The smart contract network Chainlink has partnered up with Google. Links: Chainlink - Official Channel on Twitter: "We're thrilled to share that Google is one of the great companies integrating #Chainlink into their approach to smart contract adoption. Here's how @GCPcloud users can use Chainlink to connect to BigQuery, one of Google's most popular cloud services. https://t.co/TfaGPP5TlS" US Federal judge threatens to hold Craig Wright in criminal contempt in ongoing court case - The Block Two Startups Are Partnering to Enable Amazon Purchases with Ethereum - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up 4.5% at $8,671 XRP is up 1.5% at 40 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $266 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: KuCoin shares, up 17% Rhode Island issues RFP for blockchain initiatives for state operations. The financial supervisory authority of Iceland has given the go-ahead to Monerium. Jack Dorsey thinks its time for the internet to have a web-based global currency. Links: Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines Bitcoin is up 2% at $8,277 XRP is down 1% at 39 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $255 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Chainlink, up 34% Cortex up 20% Binance is shuttering access for US based customers. Napster founder's IOT company Helium went to the blockchain and closed a 15 million series C this week. Faceboook has signed more than a dozen companies including Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe and Uber to back its new crypto. Links: Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency, Libra, Gets Big Backers - WSJ US customers to be blocked from trading on Binance.com - The Block Napster Founder's IoT Startup to Go Crypto With $15 Million Series C - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,121 XRP is up 1% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down 4% at $258 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: POA network, up 16% Square Crypto announces its first hire via Twitter. Walmart is participating in a drug-verification pilot with IBM, KPMG and drugmaker Merck. Ubisoft if reportedly exploring potential blockchain applications Links: Retail Giant Walmart Enters Second Drug-Tracking Blockchain Trial - CoinDesk Square Crypto on Twitter: "Hey guys. Management again. Unfortunately, things didn't work out with Gary. However, we think we've found somebody who can live up to his commitment to decentralization. Please welcome Steve Lee, aka @moneyball, to the Square Crypto team." Report: French Gaming Giant Ubisoft Considering Potential Blockchain Applications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Coinbase Visa Debit Expands Visa B2B Connect Live Today RippleNet on Rise IEOs Raising Coin CryptoCompare Rates Exchanges Links: Coinbase Expands Cryptocurrency Visa Debit Cards Across Europe - CoinDesk Crypto Challenger: Visa Aims to 'Transform Cross-Border Payments' With Launch of Blockchain-Based Platform | The Daily Hodl Ripple Reveals Record-Breaking Surge in Transactions on Global Payment Network RippleNet | The Daily Hodl Crypto Startups Have Found A New Way To Separate Gullible Investors From Their Money | Zero Hedge CryptoCompare Launches Benchmark Rankings for Cryptocurrency Exchanges - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Gram on Sale July 11 on Liquid Philippines Central Bank on Crypto Target Targets Blockchain Solution Links: Messaging Giant Telegram's ICO Token Is at Last Going on Public Sale - CoinDesk Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use - CoinDesk Retail Giant Target Is Quietly Working on a Blockchain for Supply Chains - CoinDesk Senate Banking Committee Sets Hearing on Facebook’s Crypto for July 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MoneyGram Sees Crypto as Future of Industry G20 Implementing New Rules Zilliqa Supports Smart Contracts Links: MoneyGram Exec Predicts Crypto Takeover After Internal Tests With Ripple and XRP | The Daily Hodl G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto - CoinDesk Zilliqa Passes 'Milestone' With Addition of Smart Contracts to Its Blockchain - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $7,870 XRP is down 3% at 40 cents and Ethereum is down 2.5% at $243 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: GX Chain up 23% and Vertcoin up 21% Bittrex will be removing access for over 30 crypto assets for its USA based users. Whale Alert flags bitcoin moving from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Hackers have apparently breached over 100 ripple wallets managed by GateHub. Coinroom exit scam. Bitcoin trade volume on Coinbase hit a 14 month high in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Blockchain Shares Health Data India to Outlaw Crypto? GlobalCoin Goes Basket of Currencies AB-InBev Invests in BanQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Komodo and npm Secure Wallets Pollock Asks a Good Question Global Crypto Investigations Links: Crypto Developer Komodo 'Hacks' Wallet Users to Foil $13 Million Theft - CoinDesk Ethereum Labeled Usable Currency by SEC — Will the Price Grow As a Result? Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Marshall Islands Moving Ahead Full Steam with SOV Facebook Reveals GlobalCoin This Month Argent Wallet Protected Links: Marshall Islands Sets Up Non-Profit to Oversee National Digital Currency - CoinDesk Facebook Set to Reveal Own Cryptocurrency in June, Report Says - CoinDesk Ethereum Startups Team to Offer 'Banking-Grade' Wallet Security - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Tadge Dryja: Utreexo! Apple CryptoKit Hits Links: Lightning Network Pioneer Releases New Code for Bitcoin Scaling Concept - CoinDesk Apple Announces 'CryptoKit' As Part Of Upcoming iOS Upgrade - ETHNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. BIS Head Concerned Over CBDC Cadence on Bloomberg Terminal Links: Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies - CoinDesk Bloomberg Terminal Lists Ethereum-Based Debt Instrument - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. MediLedger Adds Walmart LocalBitcoins Deletes Cash for Crypto Option CFTC Chats Up Facebook Links: Walmart Joins Pharmaceutical-Tracking Blockchain Consortium MediLedger - CoinDesk FT: US Regulator CFTC in Talks With Facebook Over Rumored Crypto Plans LocalBitcoins Removes Cash-for-Crypto Trading Option - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up slightly at $8,717 XRP is down 1.5% at 44 cents and Ethereum is down 1% at $273 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bloom up 24% Library credits up 22% Ravencoin, up 20% Block one is launching a social media platform on the EOS blockchain called Voice. Binance DEX is set to geo-block US customers starting in July. The copyright registered for the original bitcoin white paper is causing problems. Japanese bank SBI says it’s working to make in-store XRP payments a reality Links: Eos Developer Block.one Announces Blockchain-Based Social Media Platform Voice The Ripple Effect: XRP Payments Coming to Stores Via Banking Giant | The Daily Hodl The Copyright for the Satoshi White Paper is Already Causing Trouble - CoinDesk Binance DEX to geo-block U.S. customers and 28 other countries starting in July - The Block Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is up 3.5% at $8,569 XRP is up 3% at 43 cents and Ethereum is up 3% at $268 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Bloom up 33% Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news The SEC Director of Corporation Finance said that cryptocurrencies can shift from being a potential security to clearly not being one. Japan has officially revised its laws to provide more clarity, tighter leash on cryptocurrencies. State Farm and USAA are working together to test a blockchain solution. The president and COO of Coinbase left the firm. Links: SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief - CoinDesk Working with USAA to Test a Blockchain Solution | State Farm Coinbase president and COO Asiff Hirji departs the firm - The Block Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Cryptopia Owes Two Point Seven Million SEC Hosts Forum Today Crypto A Go-Go? Links: Collapsed Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Owes Creditors $2.7 Million: Liquidators - CoinDesk What to Expect at the SEC's Blockchain Forum Friday - CoinDesk What's Behind Bitcoin's Blistering Ascent: Former Chinese Central Banker Denied Transfer Of $20,000 Abroad | Zero Hedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Staff Creds on Chain at Three Irish Banks Two Craig Wright's? Coinbase Not DEXing Now Links: Three of Ireland's ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials - CoinDesk Another Satoshi: Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper - CoinDesk Coinbase Not Currently Investing in Decentralized Exchange Sector, Executive Confirms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IOTA Upgrades BitBond Issues Regulated STO Rakuten Wallet Partners with CypherTrace Links: IOTA launches major network upgrade Coordicide, removes centralized network coordinator | CryptoSlate Bitbond Plans to Raise $3.9 Million in Germany's 'First' Regulated STO - CoinDesk Rakuten Wallet Partners With CipherTrace to Assure Safety of Its Upcoming Crypto Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. JP Morgan Chase Builds Privacy into Blockchain TATTOO Launched CBDC Endorsed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 10% at $8,843 XRP is up 8% at 41 cents and Ethereum is up 7% at $270 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: POA network up 48% crypto.com up 29% Dent, up 29% and Bitcoin SV up 27% In the past 24 hours Bitcoin marked a new high for 2019. Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. The Cardano foundation is joining the fintech association of Hong Kong. Fidelity investments is running a room full of ASIC bitcoin miners out of their Texas office. Links: Fidelity Is Really In Love With Bitcoin: Texas Office Filled With Crypto ASICs | NewsBTC Cardano Foundation Joins the Fintech Association of Hong Kong - Coindoo Cryptopia Liquidators Reveal Bankruptcy Filing in New York | Crypto Briefing Bitcoin Hits New 2019 High Above $8,900 - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $7,960 XRP is down 2% at .37 cents and Ethereum is down 2% at $248 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Counterparty up 63% Aeron up 28% Storm up 17% Binance has confirmed that margin trading is on the way. A Tass report has suggested that Russia is considering a gold-backed cryptocurrency. The SEC has sued a california resident on charges of selling unregistered securities, and conducting a ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency. A potentially malicious vulnerability has been flagged on walletgenerator . net. Links: SEC Sues Alleged $26 Million 'Crypto' Ponzi Scheme Operator - CoinDesk Potentially Malicious Vulnerability Found on Cryptocurrency Paper Wallet Generator Binance to Launch Margin Trading – Trustnodes Russian Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,080 XRP is up slightly at 39 cents and Ethereum is up 1.5% at $255 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Eldoo, up 14% Montana has passed a bill that will exempt utility tokens from security laws Proxima Media has raised $100 million for a token that allows fractional investment in media content. Bitcoin Cash miners have performed a 51% attack on the BCH blockchain in an effort to undo another miner’s 'illegitimate' work. Links: Ryan Kavanaugh's Proxicoin, The First Security Token Allowing Investors To Invest In Studio Quality Film And Television Slates, Receives $100 Million USD Investment From The Central Wealth Investment Fund Of Hong Kong And Step Ventures Two Miners Purportedly Execute 51% Attack on Bitcoin Cash Blockchain Montana Passes Bill to Exempt Utility Tokens From Securities Laws - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 5.5% at $8,013 XRP is up 5.9% at 38 cents and Ethereum is up 6.9% at $250 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Edgeless, up 34% Waves up 25% Aelf up 23% and MaidSafeCoin, up 20% Facebook has revealed that they’re finalizing plans to launch their own cryptocurrency—internally known as GlobalCoin—in 2020. AT&T announced that they will now accept bill payments in the form of crypto. Robinhood has officially launched Bitcoin, Ethereum trading in New York state. Over a quarter of the 800 people working at Kraken take their salaries in bitcoin. Links: Kraken Exchange on Twitter: "We respect the quest for sound money but @PeterSchiff is wrong when he says "there is no way that people are going to work for salaries paid in bitcoin". Kraken paid 250 salaries in bitcoin in April and more employees are opting for crypto every month. https://t.co/OZuh4gcbfw" Facebook plans to launch 'GlobalCoin' currency in 2020 - BBC News US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Crypto Payments via BitPay Robinhood Opens Trading for 7 Cryptocurrencies in New York - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bestmixer.io Busted SIX Developing Swiss Franc Stablecoin NY Supreme Court Grants Stay in Bitfinex/Tether Case Links: EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer - CoinDesk Switzerland's SIX Stock Exchange Is Working on a Swiss Franc Stablecoin - CoinDesk Bitfinex and Tether Obtain Stay of Demands From New York Supreme Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Block.one Buys Back Firefox Quantum Fights Cryptojacking BlockFi Raises Rates on 25+ Bitcoin Balances Links: Thiel-Backed Crypto Startup Pays Out Staggering 6,567% Return | Zero Hedge Firefox Quantum Offers Anti-Cryptojacking Feature | Cointelegraph Crypto Lending Startup BlockFi Slashing Interest Rates on Ether Deposits - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. IRS Guidance on Crypto? SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Again Earn to Learn Links: IRS Says It Will ‘Soon’ Issue Crypto Tax Guidance in First Since 2014 - CoinDesk SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback - CoinDesk Coinbase's Education Rewards Program 'Earn' Expands to Over 100 Countries - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. SprinkleXchange Lists First Company Next Month ABN AMRO Folds on Wallie Hackathon for Social Change Links: Ethereum-Based Stock Exchange Plans First Company Listing in June - CoinDesk Dutch Bank ABN AMRO Abandons Wallie Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Citing Risk Concerns 'Tackling Real World Issues': Hackers at ETH New York Build Apps Geared Towards Social Change - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Market leaders Bitcoin is up 9% at $7,910 XRP is up 7% at 40 cents and Ethereum is up 8% at $252 Top gainers in the last 24 hours: Blocknet, up 24% Syscoin up 23% and Mithril up 18% The European Central Bank has released a report that they believe cryptocurrencies currently have no significant implications for monetary policy. Baltimore is the latest city to be hit with a Bitcoin ransomeware attack. Bitcoin has hit a 14th month high in search results on Google. Links: Baltimore: Ransomware Halts Real Estate Deals as Officials Refuse to Pay 13 Bitcoin Ransom Bitcoin Search Interest Hits 14-Month High, Google Trends Data Shows European Central Bank: Crypto Currently Has No Significant Implications for Monetary Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Facebook Registers Libra Networks LEO Live Monday Titan Manages Farm Links: Facebook Registers Secretive 'Libra' Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland - CoinDesk Bitfinex Will List Its New Exchange Token Starting Monday - CoinDesk Bloq Labs' Titan Aims to Simplify Crypto Farming - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin Price Dive Kik and SEC: $5 Million Dollar Dance Amazon Awarded Crypto Patent Links: Cryptos Just Flash-Crashed | Zero Hedge SEC Negotiations Have Cost Kik $5 Million, Says CEO - CoinDesk Amazon Wins Patent for Proof-of-Work Cryptographic System - CoinDesk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bond-i Arrives Coinbase's iOS Trends Exchanges See Outflows Stellar Freezes Bitcoin Cash Fires Blanks After Fork Links: World Bank, CommBank Team Up for 'World First' Blockchain Bond Transaction - CoinDesk Coinbase Hits Trending On AppStore, The Return Of Mass Interest In Bitcoin Is Here Stellar Node Outage Causes Two-Hour Complete Transaction Freeze Bitcoin Cash Experiences Bug During Scheduled Hard Fork Upgrade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Cryptopia To Crypt European Blockchain Institute Established Coinbase Brings USD Coin to 85 Countries Links: Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation - CoinDesk German State Announces Plan to Establish European Blockchain Institute Coinbase Goes for Tether's Throat, Catapults USD Coin Into 85 Countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices