"Lawmakers push for blockchain solutions for COVID " September 3, 2020

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news

Bitcoin is down 2% at $11,242
Ethereum is down 5% at $423
and XRP is down 4% at 27 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Origintriail up 27%
Akropolis up 19%
and Just up 16%

Lawmakers in the US push for the federal government to use blockchain solutions for COVID relief.

Revolut brings cryptocurrency services to Australian residents.

AlphaBay darknet moderator Bryan Herrell faces 11 years in prison.

The canton of Zug will accept bitcoin and ether for tax payments starting 2021

• Swiss canton Zug to accept bitcoin and ether for tax payment from next year - The Block
• Lawmakers Ask Trump to Use Blockchain in COVID Relief - CoinDesk
• Digital Bank Revolut Expands Crypto Buying and Selling Service to Australia - CoinDesk
• AlphaBay darknet moderator, who was paid in bitcoin, is sentenced to 11 years in prison - The Block