Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news


Bitcoin is up 11% at 5,307
Ethereum is up 8% at $117
and XRP is up 8% at 14 cents


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Cyber Network up 20%
Mixin up 17%
Lisk up 17%


Bitfinex has listed a first-ever crypto hedge fund for accredited investors.


The Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading until further notice.


The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks as its next COO.


The Opera browser is now letting US users buy Bitcoin and Ether through Apple Pay.
Links:

Bitfinex lists first-ever crypto hedge fund for 'accredited' investors - The Block

U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency names Coinbase exec as its chief operating officer - The Block

Opera now lets US users buy bitcoin and ether via Apple Pay - The Block

Philippine Stock Exchange will halt trading tomorrow until further notice - The Block



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