January 28, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news:

Bitcoin is down 3.2% at $3,411
XRP is down 5.1% at 28 cents
Ethereum is down 8% at $103

Senators in Washington State have introduced a pro-blockchain and DLT bill.

Binance CEO has confirmed via twitter that Binance DEX will allow users to control their private keys when interacting with the exchange via hardware devices.

Kik CEO ted livingston is challenging the SEC over their assertion that Kik issued an unregistered security.

Italy has announced its first set of regulation for blockchain technology.

• Italy Announces First Set of Regulation for Blockchain Technologies - Ethereum World News
• Washington State Introduces Bill Encouraging Development of Blockchain and DLT | CryptoSlate
• Binance: Decentralized Exchange Will Connect With Hardware Wallets - Bitcoinist.com
• Are ICO Tokens Securities? Startup Wants a Judge to Decide - WSJ