In this week’s cryptocurrency round-up, first and foremost, Bitcoin appears to be showing signs of life, as it has passed the $5,000 mark, to the excitement of many cryptocurrency enthusiasts, investors and traders. In addition, banks are interested in how blockchain might apply to real estate, Tom Lee is back to being bullish, and a Ripple co-founder feels charitable. Russia’s social media giant launched its coin, as well, and another Russian company decides that they are interested in blockchain, as well.
In this week’s cryptocurrency round up: JP Morgan Chase has decided to step into the cryptocurrency world and issue their own coin, and many are wondering whether it means that they are actually issuing a “cryptocurrency”, Luxembourg offers new protection and transparency with regards to blockchain transactions thanks to some new legislation, Coinbase has apparently paid more than they ever have for a bug bounty, and well-known cryptocurrency brokerage service Coinmama suffers a data breach.