Bitcoin is down .5% at $38,778
Ethereum is down .5% at $2,572
and Binance Coin is down slightly at $367

Ukraine releases details about raising funds selling NFTs

Japan sets penalties on crypto exchanges for violating sanctions against Russia

Mila Kunis backed TV show "The Gimmicks" hands control over to NFT holders

Solana based NFT marketplace Magic Eden has raised a 27M series A.

Links:

• Ukraine to launch NFT to mark history of Russian invasion | Ukraine | The Guardian
• Japan urges crypto exchanges to comply with Russia sanctions
• Solana-Based NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M Series A

Bitcoin is up 1% at $59,217
Ethereum is up .5% at $1,826
and Binance Coin is up slightly at 267.68

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
SiaCoin up 21%
Theta Token up 17%
Avalanche up 15%

Wyoming’s DAO law passed in the state senate in a landslide vote.

Japan’s SBI has opened its bitcoin mining pool to the public.

DOJ brings charges to operators of unregistered New Hampshire exchange.

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Links:

• SBI Pool Announcement
• DAO Bill Detail
• Six Charged with Crimes Related to Virtual Currency Exchange Business | USAO-NH | Department of Justice
• This Casino in Decentraland Is Hiring (for Real) - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is up 11% at $38,460
Ethereum is up 10% at $1180
and Polkadot is up 35% at 12.74

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Sushiswap up 24%
Kusama up 23%
Uniswap up 22%

A man in the UK wants to be down in the dumps...to recover $288M in BTC on hard drive.

Gemini acquires Blockrize, announces Gemini Credit Card.

Japan's FSA says XRP not a security.

eToro may limit buying over weekends.

Links:

• Newport man offers council £52.5m to search for Bitcoin hard drive | South Wales Argus
• Winklevoss-Founded Gemini to Offer Credit Card With Crypto Rewards - CoinDesk
• Japan's FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report - CoinDesk
• eToro may limit bitcoin buying on weekends if demand and volatility continue - The Block
• Grayscale Investments Commences Dissolution of Grayscale XRP Trust Other OTC:ETCG
• While bitcoin was cratering over the weekend, institutions were buying - The Block

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Bitcoin is up 4% at $12,932
Ethereum is up 8% at $413
and XRP is up 5% at 26 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Ren up 15%
Synthetix up 15%

PayPal's soft custodian announcement sends Bitcoin to its highest since late 2017.

The CEO of Ripple has raised concerns about Ripple's long-term position in the US due to regulatory ambiguity.

Kraken has kicked off trading in Japan again after a 2 year hiatus.

An EY led group has bid for the Korean CBDC pilot project.

Links:

• Kraken anncouncement
• PayPal Official News
• Ripple considers other countries for the HQ
• EY bids for Korean CBDC

Bitcoin is up 1% at $10,326
Ethereum is up 6.5% at $369
and XRP is up 2.5% at 24 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Algorand up 20%
Synthetix up 18%
and Yearn Finance up 18%

Kraken has returned to Japan after two years away.

California judge has dismisses a $200 million damages claim against AT&T in ongoing SIM-swapping suit.

Mastercard launches customizable Central Bank Digital Currency sandbox.

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Links:

• 暗号資産交換業登録完了のお知らせ
• Judge Dismisses $200M Damages Claim in AT&T Crypto Hack Lawsuit - CoinDesk

Bitcoin is down slightly at 9,159
Ethereum is up 2% at $206
and XRP is down 1% at 20 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Horizon up 20%
Ardor up 17%
and OmiseGo up 15%

Chinese political advisors have proposed a regional digital currency.

Louisiana is set to consider a bill to regulate and license virtual currency businesses.

JP Morgan is taking the stance that Central bank digital currencies could undermine the U.S. dollar's dominance

Links:

• Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries - CoinDesk
• Louisiana State Senate to Consider Crypto Business Licensing Bill - CoinDesk
• JPMorgan Says Central Bank Digital FX a Danger to U.S. Power - Bloomberg

Bitcoin is up 1% at $8,417
XRP is down slightly at at 22 cents
and Ethereum is even at $161

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Content Value Network up 55%
Melon up 44%
and Centrality up 28%

Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency.

Senators from Hawaii have filed a bill that would allow banks to offer crypto custodial services

Ripple is in the news for a Q4 report that saw their sales decline by 80% in Q4.

Links:

• Japanese lawmakers are working on a proposal to issue digital currency - The Block
• Hawaii senators file a bill to allow banks to offer crypto custody services - The Block
• Ripple’s IPO could come within 12 months, suggests CEO - The Block
• Ripple’s XRP sales declined by 80% in Q4 - The Block

State Street Fires Developers

StrandHogg on Your Android?

Japan: No to CBDC

Links:

• State Street Bank Archives - CoinDesk
• StrandHogg: Serious Android vulnerability leaves most apps vulnerable to attacks.
• No Demand for a State Digital Currency in Japan: Central Bank Governor