June 1, 2019

Bitcoin is up 3.5% at $8,569
XRP is up 3% at 43 cents
and Ethereum is up 3% at $268

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Bloom up 33%

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news

The SEC Director of Corporation Finance said that cryptocurrencies can shift from being a potential security to clearly not being one.

Japan has officially revised its laws to provide more clarity, tighter leash on cryptocurrencies.

State Farm and USAA are working together to test a blockchain solution.

The president and COO of Coinbase left the firm.

• SEC's Hinman Says Some ICOs May Be Eligible for 'No-Action' Relief - CoinDesk
• Working with USAA to Test a Blockchain Solution | State Farm
• Coinbase president and COO Asiff Hirji departs the firm - The Block
• Japan Hardens Rules for Cryptocurrency Storage and Trading - CoinDesk