Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news:


Bitcoin is down slightly at $5,251
XRP is up 1% at 29 cents
and Ethereum is up 1% at $154


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
DigixDAO, up 18%


The government of India is reportedly redoubling its efforts to outlaw public cryptocurrencies.


The Bitfinex CFO has spoken out to reassure shareholders that the $851 million that is missing is in fact safe.


E-trade is reportedly looking to get into retail crypto trading.


Brave Browser users can finally start earning crypto just for surfing the web.
Links:

Brave Browser Rewards Roll Out - BitcoinNews.com

Major exchange eTrade reportedly Integrating Bitcoin and Ethereum For 5M users

Bitfinex - Bitfinex Responds to New York Attorney General's Actions

Cryptocurrencies Ban: Government department discuss draft bill to ban cryptocurrencies



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