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​​Central banks have too much control over people’s deposits, while blockchain technology will permeate all sectors of life, according to Eva Kaili, a member of the European Parliament

⁠Venezuelan government sets monthly limit on crypto remittances within the country, introduces fees of up to 15 percent

​​Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey said that adding support for the Lightning Network on Square’s Cash App is a question of “when, not if”

⁠Reality Shares ETF Trust has filed a proposal for an exchange-traded-fund that would invest in a portfolio spanning both sovereign debt instruments and Bitcoin futures

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​​UAE-based payments and foreign exchange firm Finablr partners with RippleNet to launch cross-border payments with Thailand

​​Bitcoin holds near $3,650 as most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies see gains

​​“They’re now realizing what we’ve known for years: OTC trading desks already play an integral role in crypto.” The world’s biggest crypto exchanges scramble to cater to institutional investors

​​The ALS Association has partnered with TRON to track campaign donations with blockchain

​​⁠U.S. state of California sees IBM partnership using blockchain and IoT technology to tackle drought

​​⁠Spain’s central bank has issued a reminder to citizens, warning of the risks involved in making transactions in crypto, noting that it would be an “impossible mission” for them to claim their rights should anything go…

​​The Philippines: major local bank Union Bank establishes what is reportedly the country’s first two-way crypto ATM

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QuadrigaCX's founder has died, leaving behind $200 million locked in a cold wallet. Bitcoin trading grows in Venezuela due to the political crisis. Leaked documents confirm Mt.Gox could have crashed Bitcoin’s price. Face…

⁠U.S. FDA unveils new supply chain open pilot project, Commissioner suggests using blockchain

⁠The ICO and securities debate continues in the U.S. with SEC guide

⁠Crypto malware again targets MetaMask while trying to steal coins from Android users

⁠Facebook acquires some blockchain-skilled personnel, Venezuela gets a crypto framework, and more in this week’s Hodler’s Digest

⁠Fundstrat Global Advisors releases its 2019 crypto outlook, stating that crypto prices will soon recover and more institutional investors will come into play

⁠Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Dog is now over. Time for the main takeaways: from the ICO market’s decline to the “Blockchain before Bitcoin” trend

⁠As the week draws to a close, Tron and Binance Coin show significant gains. For how the rest of the market looks, let’s take a look at the charts

⁠Top cryptocurrencies are gradually rolling back after a recent short recovery, Bitcoin is trading sideways around $3,600

⁠The lawyers of Moshe Hogeg, a major Israeli entrepreneur who is currently facing a lawsuit, claim that Stox’s white paper is a descriptive, non-binding document

⁠U.S. SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, dubbed “Crypto Mom” for her attitude to the industry, believes the lack of clear regulation allows technology to come into its own

⁠The NEM Foundation was forced to make an emergency announcement on their current financial situation and considers asking the NEM community for additional funding

⁠The Intercontinental Exchange expects its digital asset platform Bakkt to launch later in 2019 and generate up to $25 million in expenses

⁠Crypto markets hold recent gains, Bitcoin stays above $3,600 for the second day in a row

⁠The much-anticipated digital asset platform Bakkt, from the NYSE’s parent company, has finalized its first acquisition