Bitcoin is down 0.5% at $8591
XRP is down 1% at 23 cents
and Ethereum is down 1% at $222

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Kyber Network up 26%
Band Protocol up 19%

Japanese messaging company LINE has shuttered its singapore crypto exchange BITBOX and has launched BITFRONT.

Bitfinex says it has repaid tether another 100 million of an outstanding loan.

Bitstamp has added full support for SEGWIT bitcoin addresses.

The US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing on blockchain’s impact.

Links:

• Bitstamp adds full support for SegWit bitcoin addresses - The Block
• House committee to explore benefits of blockchain for small businesses next week - The Block
• Messaging giant LINE shuts down Singapore crypto exchange, launches a global platform based in the US - The Block
• Crypto exchange Bitfinex says it has repaid Tether another $100M of outstanding loan - The Block

BitBox to Delist XRP January 16

Signature Bank and Prime Trust Bank Join Payments Platforms

Virginia Considering Blockchain Tech for Elections

Links:

• Messenger Giant Line’s Crypto Exchange to Delist XRP This Month
• Rivals Signature Bank and Prime Trust Team to Offer Instant Payments for Institutions - CoinDesk
• US State of Virginia Legislature Looks to Blockchain for Elections