Bitcoin is up 1% at 6,045
Ethereum is up 1% at $128

and XRP is up 1% at 15 cents

Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Streamr up 34%
Waykichain up 22%
band protocol up 17%

BlockFi is raising interest rates on Bitcoin and Ether beginning April 1.

BlockFI recently began letting users buy crypto with cash within the platform.

Silvergate is in the news due to wiring issues caused by an outage with its payment processor Finastra.

Links:

• Crypto lender BlockFi is raising interest rates on bitcoin and ether - The Block
• Silvergate's clients experience outbound wire transfer issues tied to problems with Fedwire payments processor - The Block — ilvergate's customer base has grown 40% year-to-date

Silvergate to Loan Fiat Backed by Crypto

Binances Anounces Venus

Santander Connects Latin America to US With One Pay FX

Links:

• Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions - CoinDesk
• Binance Reveals ‘Venus’ — Its Own Project to Rival Facebook’s Libra
• Santander to Connect Latin America to Ripple-Powered Remittance Service - CoinDesk
• Coinbase Reveals Password Glitch Affecting 3,500 Customers - CoinDesk