Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news


Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,420
XRP is up 6.7% at 26 cents
and Ethereum is up 4.3% at $192


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Hydro up 28%
and Bytecoin up 20%


The core developers for ethereum have finalized a list of 6 code changes for Istanbul, launching in October.


A 19-year old was sentenced to 20 months in jail for offering hacking services in return for payments in crypto.


Coinbase has notified users of a password storage issue that affected 3,000 customers.


An exit scam in China resulted in a possible $2.9 billion being stolen.
Links:

Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk

Ethereum Coders Approve 6 Changes for Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork - CoinDesk

Man Offering Hacking Services for Bitcoin Gets 20-Month Jail Sentence - CoinDesk

An alleged cryptocurrency exit scam swindled $2.9 billion, but main suspects still on the run - The Block



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