Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines


Bitcoin is even at $8,849
XRP is even at 28 cents
and Ethereum is up 1% at $187


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Dentacoin, up 15%
Ignis, up 14%


Tencent has been approved by the Hong Kong SFC to open a blockchain based virtual bank.


Fairfax’s retirement system pension funds have doubled their position in Morgan Creek Digital.


The FBI director called cryptocurrency a "significant issue" when speaking to the US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.


Crypto related and blockchain jobs have increased by 26% since 2018.


Bakkt’s monthly bitcoin futures have hit an all-time-high of $15 million.
Links:

FBI Director: Cryptocurrency Is 'Significant Issue' for Law Enforcement - CoinDesk

Chinese tech giant Tencent granted Hong Kong license to open 'virtual bank' - The Block

Crypto and Blockchain Jobs Have Increased By 26% Since 2018: Research - CoinDesk

Pension Funds Double Crypto Asset Exposure in Morgan Creek's Fund to 1% - CoinDesk

Bakkt's monthly bitcoin futures hit all-time-high of $15M - The Block



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