Daily Crypto Report

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 4, 2018. Coinbase Sits On Bitcoin SV Bittorrent Launches Token on TRON John McAfee Says No to IRS Via Twitter Links: Coinbase Has Still Not Issued Bitcoin SV to Customers CryptoPanic - News aggregator platform indicating impact on price and market for traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts Crypto Shill John McAfee: I Haven't Filed a Tax Return in 8 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $3,908 Ethereum is up 9% at $155 XRP is up 2% at 37 cents The NECTC of Thailand has developed blockchain technology for e-voting. Fortnite is reportedly adding Monero to the list of payment options in Fortnite Retail Row. Iran's Secretary of Criminal Content Definitions Task Force has issued a warning against “any cooperation” with Gram, the native token of Telegram. Links: Thai National Tech Development Center to Introduce Blockchain in Voting Iranian Official Calls 'Any Cooperation' With Telegram’s Cryptocurrency 'Criminal' - ETHNews.com New York Forms Blockchain Study Task Force, Hints at BitLicense Update - CoinDesk — site exclusive Monero: The Newest Payment Option On Fortnite Merch Store - ETHNews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 2, 2019. TheDarkOverlord is Back TRON Goes 2 to 40 Developers Ripple/XRP Number Three Links: Hacker Group: Pay Bitcoin Ransom or We'll Release 9/11 Papers TRON Cryptocurrency's Development Team Grows From 2 to Over 40 Ethereum Reclaims Top Altcoin Position, Rises $500,000 Clear of XRP’s Market Cap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for January 1, 2019. Bakkt Raises $182.5 Million Georgia State Senator Charged Iran Says No Telegram or Gram Links: Bakkt Raises $182.5M From Microsoft And Other Big-Name Investors - Bitcoinist.com Iran Declares Telegram Crypto Aspirations an Act Against National Security Georgia State Senator Arrested for Lying about 'Stolen' Crypto Mining Equipment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 31, 2018. OpenNode Sticks to Bitcoin Hong Kong Regulators Drag Feet On Bitmain IPO Crypto Puzzles Hit The Whitney Museum This Spring Links: BTC Lightning Network Company Rejects $1.25 Million from Roger Ver to Build on Bitcoin Cash | CryptoSlate Bitmain IPO Put in Doubt by Hong Kong Financial Regulators Will These Puzzles Be The Next Crypto Trend To Go Mainstream? | Zero Hedge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is down 1% at $3,833 XRP is down 1% at 36 cents Ethereum is up 2% at $137 Ripple says XRP based xRapid is expanding. Huobi Group, announced that Huobi Pool, the company’s mining subsidiary will be launching the first crypto exchange dedicated to EOS. Time Magazine’s sees Bitcoin as a valuable financial tool for people living under authoritarian governments. Links: Huobi Launching 1st Crypto Exchange That Uses EOS As Base Currency Ripple Says XRP-Based xRapid Expanding As Company Aims to Take Charge of Global Payments | The Daily Hodl Why Bitcoin Matters for Freedom | Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news Bitcoin is up 7% at $3,872 XRP is up 10% at 37 cents Ethereum is up 18% at $136 Visa is set to purchase Earthport; a ripple partner and payment network for cross-border transactions. The national bank of Kuwait announces NBK remit, cross-border payments solution that uses RippleNet. Ledger has responded to a recent vulnerabilities announced at the Berlin Chaos Computer Club Conference. Links: Visa to Purchase Ripple Cross-Border Payments Partner Earthport Ledger: Recently Discovered Wallet Vulnerabilities Not Critical Security Researchers Break Ledger Wallets With Simple Antennae - CoinDesk National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Joins RippleNet, Launches 'NBK Direct Remit' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Bitcoin is down 3.5% at $3,613 XRP is down 6% at 34 cents Ethereum is down 6% at $116 Ripple’s XRP is now a base-pair on Binance. The US defense department is investigating blockchain technology for its "enormous" potential in helping improve disaster relief efforts. Madison Holdings group, a winemaking company, is reportedly set to purchase a majority stake in the Japanese based crypto trading platform BitOcean. OKEx is launching OK PiggyBank, a feature that will allow users to earn interest on their holdings. Links: OKEx Launches OK PiggyBank, Letting Users Earn Interest on Their Crypto Holdings US Defense Department Says Blockchain Can Help in Disaster Relief - CoinDesk Major Hong Kong Winemaker is Buying a Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange - Bitcoinist.com Ripple's XRP is Now a Base-Pair on Binance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Bitcoin is up slightly at $3,750 XRP is down 2% at 36 cents Ethereum is down 2% at $124 Cryptocurrencies may soon be legal in India, with a strong regulatory oversight. Japan’s financial giant MHFG is launching its own Yen-pegged stablecoin in March GMO, the japan based internet infrastructure firm, has announced it will no longer develop or sell mining machines related to cryptocurrencies. The lightening network has grown over 200% in the past six weeks. Links: Bitcoin Lightning Network Triples Capacity Since November | Crypto Briefing Cryptocurrencies May Soon Be Legalized in India, Report Claims GMO statement Crypto Craze Drew Them In; Fraud, in Many Cases, Emptied Their Pockets - WSJ — Site exclusive Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in March Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 26, 2018. B of A Files Crypto Patent for Cash Handling Bitmain and Houbi Layoff Staff Bermuda Drafts Crypto Custody Regs Links: Bank of America Files Patent for Blockchain-enabled Cash Handlers Layoffs Underway Amid 'Adjustments,' Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Confirms - CoinDesk Report: Crypto Industry Giants Bitmain and Huobi to Layoff Staff Bermuda Release Crypto Regulatory Documents - Coindoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is up 2% at $3,932 XRP is up 3% at 36 cents Ethereum is up 13% at $125 In Brazil, Oasis supermercardos, a supermarket chain store in Rio de Janeiro has announced that they will now accept payments in cryptocurrency. 2018 saw 6 new cryptocurrency ATMs being installed every day. A bill was introduced in congress that aims to prevent Iran from creating a digital currency. Links: United States Working On a Law to Prevent Iran From Creating a Cryptocurrency - Ethereum World News Six New Cryptocurrency ATM Machines Installed Every Day in 2018 Brazil-Based Chain Store Now Accepting Payment for Goods Using Cryptos - Coindoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down 5% at $3,829 XRP is down 6% at 34 cents Ethereum is down 3% at $110 Israel’s central bank is polling the public for input into the Israeli crypto regulation initiative. The Japanese banking giant SBI is adding Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum to their new crypto exchange VCTRADE. The Bitmain IPO has suffered a major setback at the hands of the Hong Kong regulator as the crypto firm was declared immature. A bipartisan bill has been introduced to congress to prevent over-regulation in the crypto space. The Bakkt B itcoin futures market may get postponed again. Links: Crypto Assets to Be Regulated Differently in the US, Potential Impact on Industry Launch of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Market May Get Postponed Again - CoinDesk Bitmain IPO Suffers Major Setback as Hong Kong Regulator Declares Crypto Firms “Immature” | BTCMANAGER Edit Episode - Fireside Japanese Giant SBI Adds Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum to New Crypto Exchange, Ripple Partner Plans to Expose 23 Million People to Cryptocurrency | The Daily Ho

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 21, 2018. Three UPbit Executives Indicted For Fraud Bloomberg Says Facebook Developing Crypto For WhatsApp eToro Survey Results Show More Crypto-Education Needed Ron Paul Advocates End Fed Go Crypto Links: Executives at Korean Crypto Exchange UPbit Indicted for Fraud - CoinDesk Bloomberg: Facebook is Developing a Cryptocurrency for Transfers in WhatsApp eToro's Survey: Investors Want to Trade Cryptocurrencies, But Can't Find Educational Resources Pro-Bitcoin Ron Paul: It's Time to Abolish Federal Reserve, Embrace Tax-Free Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptoocurrency and blockchain news for December 20, 2018. 29 Billion Added to Crypto Market Last 5 Days. Coinbase Earn Launched. 90 Percent of Monero's XMR Coins Mined. Links: Crypto Market Adds $29 Billion This Week, Can Momentum be Sustained? Coinbase Will Soon Reward You for Studying Crypto - CoinDesk Over 90% of Monero's Block Reward Have Been Mined Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptoryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 19, 2018. Blythe Masters Quits Digital Asset Holdings, LLC. HMRC Publishes Crypto Guide for Individuals. Bram Cohen Spins up Chia; Wait For It! Links: Blythe Masters, Wall Street Veteran, Resigns from Blockchain Startup UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders - CoinDesk BitTorrent Creator Aims to Kill Bitcoin with the Green Cryptocurrency "Chia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 18, 2018. Coinbase Begins Crypto to Crypto Trading for All. Tagomi Holdings Inc. Has Launched Correction: Wong Ching Kit Ponzi Millionaire Not Bitcoin Millionaire. Links: Coinbase Adds Crypto-to-Crypto Trading for Retail Customers - CoinDesk Peter Thiel-Backed Electronic Brokerage Firm Tagomi Launches It Wasn't a Bitcoin Millionaire Who Gave $12M in Cash Away in Hong Kong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 17, 2018. Switzerland Reports Existing Laws Ok for Crypto. Kaspersky Labs Says Up 400 Percent This Year. Mick Mulvaney Brings Positive View of Crypto to White House. Hong Kong Crypto Millionaire Throws Cash from Skyscraper. Links: Switzerland to Regulate Blockchain Within Existing Financial Laws - CoinDesk Kaspersky Lab Says Cryptojacking Cases Have Risen 400% in 2018 New US Chief of Staff: Bitcoin "Not Manipulable by Any Government" Hong Kong Bitcoin Millionaire Arrested after Throwing Cash off Apartment Building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is up 1% at $3,219 XRP is up 1.5% at 28 cents Ethereum is up 2.5% at $85 Coinbase partners with PayPal for fund withdraw. Ethereum has reached the milestone of 50 million unique addresses. DTCC describes fintech as a "systemic risk". Tron launches TRX Market. Links: Coinbase Now Allows All U.S. Users to Withdraw Funds to PayPal New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain | CryptoSlate — site exclusive TRON Launches TRXMarket, a New Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin is down slightly at $3,173 XRP is down 1.5% at 27 cents Ethereum is down slightly at $82 The Venezuelan government is converting pensions for the elderly into Petro. TD Ameritrade, the us brokerage firm is apparently exploring the possibility of offering XRP to retail investors. The White House has announced that Mick Mulvaney a bitcoin enthusiast will be acting Chief of Staff. Links: French Yellow Vests Go Crypto with GiletJauneCoin - BitcoinNews.com — Site exclusive Report: Venezuela Is Forcibly Converting Pension Balances to the Petro - CoinDesk White House Appoints Bitcoin Proponent as Chief of Staff - Bitcoinist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryptocurrency and blockchain news for December 14, 2018. PayPal Launches Internal Blockchain. Blockchain Developer Job Sees Most Growth on LinkedIn in 2018. Russia Cautious on Crypto Regulation. Ohio Congressman Warren Davidson Says Crypto Can Build the Wall. Links: US Lawmaker Suggests 'WallCoin' Crypto to Fund Trump's Mexico Border Wall - CoinDesk Russian Deputy PM: Crypto Downturn Justifies Caution in Enforcing Regulation Blockchain Development is Linkedin's Biggest Growing Job Sector PayPal Gets into Blockchain, But Only Internally Among Employees for Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices