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



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