January 12, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news.

Bitcoin is down half a percent at $3,626
XRP is down 1% at 33 cents
Ethereum is up slightly at $125

Roberto Escobar, Pabalo Escobar’s brother, is launching a cryptocurrency targeted at funding the impeachment of the sitting US president.

The Kotak Mahindra Bank, India’s second largest private-sector bank is allegedly requiring account holders to refrain from dealings in crypto.

According to Texas Public Radio, mining giant Bitmain is shelving its plans to build a $500 million dollar crypto mining center in Rockdale Texas.

New York City has launched its very own blockchain cetnter.

• Pablo Escobar's Brother Says New Crypto Will Fund 'Impeach Trump' Effort - CoinDesk
• Bitmain Scales Back Texas Bitcoin Mine | Texas Public Radio
• Major Indian Bank Threatens to Close Accounts of Users Transacting in Crypto: Report
• New York City Economic Corp Launches Blockchain Education Center - CoinDesk