Bitcoin is up slightly at $42,459
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,207
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $426

Blockstream and Block will partner with Tesla to launch a bitcoin mining center powered by Tesla batteries and solar tech.

Bitstamp focuses on underserved traders in the market.

Applied blockchain files for $60M nasdaq IPO.

Binance picks head of FCA as its global director of regulatory policy.

Links:

• Block and Blockstream are partnering with Tesla on an off-grid, solar-powered Bitcoin mine in Texas - The Verge
• Bitstamp sees opportunity in 'underserved' next wave of crypto investors
• applied blockchain IPO filing
• Binance Recruits Senior FCA Official • AmkNews - AMKNews

Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,351
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,409
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $439

Zilliqa up 54%
Aave up 17%

Axie Infinity’s Ethereum side chain exploited

Michael Saylor & Macrostrategy take out $205M loan to buy more bitcoin.

Greenpeace launches "Change the Code not the climate" campaign.

FCA to extend temporary registration deadline for select crypto firms.

Bitcoin is down slightly at $47,274
Ethereum is down slightly at $3,343
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $435

Filecoin up 33%
VeChain up 20%
EOS up 19%

ApeCoin's rise liquidates 4.5M in futures contracts.

Coindesk eyeing acquisition of 2TM & Mercado Bitcoin.

BNB Chain to launch sidechains.

Wirex withdraws from FCA’s temporary register.

Greenidge Generation Holdings secures $100 million to triple hashrate

Bitcoin is up 1% at $33,180
Ethereum is up .5% at $1,840
and Binance Coin is up slightly at $279

Internet Computer up 21%
Harmony up 17%
Decred up 15%

The SEC has once again postponed a decision on a Bitcoin ETF.

The Bank of International Settlements has released a new report on CBDCs

a16z launched a new $2.2B crypto venture fund.

UK regulator has approved a fifth crypto company for crypto-asset register.

Links:

• SEC extends Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
• BIS REPORT: III. CBDCs: an opportunity for the monetary system
• UK regulator approves fifth crypto company for crypto-asset register
• Crypto Fund II - Andreessen Horowitz

Bitcoin is down 14% at $34,194
Ethereum is down 18% at $1072
and XRP is down 15% at 28 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Horizen up 29%

Bumpy start to the week for market leaders.

2 bars are for sale in NYC for crypto.

Centralized web2 telegraphs firm position.

Daniel Larimer steps down as Block.one CTO.

UK Watchdog FCA issues common-sense warning for investors.

Links:

• Two NYC bars could make US history by selling for Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Plummets as Miners Sell Inventory, Spot Markets Panic - CoinDesk
• Amazon Is Suspending Parler From AWS
• FCA issues warning over high returns offered by crypto firms - The Block
• Resignation as CTO of block.one - Daniel James Larimer - Voice

No Crypto Derivatives in UK After 1/6/21

Ripple Wins Some Points in Suit

John McAfee Arrested in Spain

Links:

• UK's FCA bans retail crypto derivatives after year-long consideration
• Ripple Has Mixed Success in Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Securities Fraud - CoinDesk
• John McAfee Arrested in Spain on US Criminal Charges - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at $11,840
Ethereum is down slightly at $411
and XRP is down 1% at 29 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
OMG Network up33%
Yearn Finance up 34%
and Algorand up 15%

Hawaii has re-opened to crypto companies with a regulatory sandbox

The UK branch of Gemini has registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum.

Links:

• UK regulator adds Gemini to list of registered firms - The Block
• Hawaii Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Back With New Regulatory Sandbox - CoinDesk
• Tether is moving 1 billion USDT coins from TRON to Ethereum blockchain - The Block

Digital Dollar on Horizon

UK Seeks Crypto Expert

This Job Is for You

Links:

• US Fed Is Exploring Potential for Digital Currency, Says Board Member
• UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
• (9) Associate (Intelligence) Crypto - 12 month FTC | Financial Conduct Authority | LinkedIn

Hyperledger Reforms Voting

FCA Investigations Up 74 Percent

CoinFLEX Offers Libra IFO

Links:

• Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues - CoinDesk
• Now Traders Can Make Bets on When Facebook's Libra Will Launch - CoinDesk
• UK Finance Watchdog's Crypto Investigations Up By 74% in 2019 - CoinDesk