Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news


Bitcoin is up 2.4% at $10,767
XRP is down slightly at 31 cents
Ethereum is up 1% at $222


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Hydro up 36%
RChain up 26%
Chainlink up 18%


The Goldman Sachs backed Apple card will not allow the purchase of cryptocurrencies.


China has announced that it is planning to accelerate the research and development of its “legal digital currency”.


AWS has launched a competition with several partners with a 100,000 grand prize.


MIT & Elliptic are using machine learning to examine bitcoin transactions that may be associated with illicit activity.
Links:

China's central bank seeks to accelerate the development of its 'legal digital currency' - The Block

The Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, will not allow purchase of cryptocurrencies - The Block

Time, Randomness, and a $100,000 Prize to Forever Change Blockchain | AWS Startups Blog

MIT's AI Lab Analyzed 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions. Only 2% Were 'Illicit' - CoinDesk



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