Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news.


Bitcoin is down half a percent at $3,626
XRP is down 1% at 33 cents
Ethereum is up slightly at $125


Roberto Escobar, Pabalo Escobar’s brother, is launching a cryptocurrency targeted at funding the impeachment of the sitting US president.


The Kotak Mahindra Bank, India’s second largest private-sector bank is allegedly requiring account holders to refrain from dealings in crypto.


According to Texas Public Radio, mining giant Bitmain is shelving its plans to build a $500 million dollar crypto mining center in Rockdale Texas.


New York City has launched its very own blockchain cetnter.
Links:

Pablo Escobar's Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund 'Impeach Trump' Effort - CoinDesk

Bitmain Scales Back Texas Bitcoin Mine | Texas Public Radio

Major Indian Bank Threatens to Close Accounts of Users Transacting in Crypto: Report

New York City Economic Corp Launches Blockchain Education Center - CoinDesk



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