BitDigest January 5 · Issue #815

• Bitcoin and ether are finding support as total crypto market cap nears $900 billion
• The OCC approved the use of blockchains and stablecoins by national banks
• Ukraine agrees to develop digital currency ecosystem with assistance from Stellar

Crypto Fear and Greed Index

The Fear & Greed Index for bitcoin and other large cryptocurrencies increased 2 points to 93 as market sentiment remains bullish. The index, signifying ‘Extreme Greed’, has not posted below 90 since Christmas Eve and has remained on a positive upward trend since breaking back above 50 in early October.

Correction

Yesterday, I said I was waiting for Gemini to announce if they intended to continue trading XRP. I was incorrectly under the perception that Gemini already offered support for Ripple. This was incorrect as Gemini has never added XRP to their platform. Sorry for this confusion.

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