Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines


Bitcoin is up slightly at 7,090
Ethereum is down 1% at $169
and XRP is down 1% at 19 cents


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Waltonchain up 25%


Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatabile blockchain that will feature Binance Coin as the native token.


The Libra Association has been busy publishing a new whitepaper indicating they may want to cater to central banks.


Chinese local government employees will soon receive some of their pay in the national digital currency.


Wyoming has passed a low that will allow insurance companies to invest in cryptocurrencies.
Links:

Wyoming passes law to allow insurance companies to invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies - The Block

Chinese local government employees to receive central bank digital currency in May - report - The Block

Binance is launching a new Ethereum-compatible blockchain - The Block

Libra confirms shift to multi-currency model, points to support for central bank digital currencies - The Block



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