Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines


Bitcoin is up 1% at $6,838
XRP is down 3% at 19 cents
and Ethereum down 1% at $127


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Counterparty, up 13%


Kraken is in the headlines as an ex-employee is suing the company for unethical and illegal tactics in a discrimination lawsuit.


Ernst & Young has made its token and smart contract review service available for public testing in an open beta.


HTC is cutting jobs, but remaining focused on a handful of high-end products, including the EXODUS.


Fenbushi a blockchain venture firm has thrown its hat into the staking business ring.


Authorities in China’s Hunan provence are investigating blockchain-based fitness app Qubu.
Links:

Ex-Kraken Employee Alleges 'Unethical and Illegal Tactics' in Discrimination Lawsuit - CoinDesk

EY Launches Token and Smart Contract Testing Service in Open Beta - CoinDesk

HTC to Increase Focus on Blockchain Phones, AI After New Staff Cuts - CoinDesk

Blockchain venture firm Fenbushi gets into staking business, aiming to attract the Asian market - The Block

Chinese authorities investigating blockchain-based fitness app Qubu for alleged illegal fundraising  - The Block



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