BTC vs. LTC

❄️❄️❄️ January 3, 2018 ❄️❄️❄️  "In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." – Albert Camus Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Video: Bitcoin or Litecoin? Charlie Lee on Which Crypto Had a Better 2017 The creator of the world's sixth-largest cryptocurrency believes it's a bit of a draw. While litecoin outperformed in the markets, Lee says not to write off bitcoin's technical improvements. In this exclusive CoinDesk interview, Lee talks about ICOs, his philosophy toward blockchain technology and how we sees the blockchain industry will look in 2030. Read our feature article or hear Lee in his own words... Watch the video Tweet Share Wait, there's more: Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome? It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue. $1K Next? Ether Price Climbs to New Record High The price of ether, the native token of the ethereum platform, has hit a new all-time high over $970 and is looking upwards. Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors. Down But Not Out: Bitcoin Holds Onto Bullish Territory Bitcoin has come under pressure today amid sharp gains in alternative currencies, but the charts are showing no signs of panic. Merrill Lynch Bans Clients from Investing in Bitcoin Fund Merrill Lynch, the brokerage arm of Bank of America, has blocked financial advisers and clients from trading in bitcoin-related investments. Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry. Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad. Volatility: A Necessary Ingredient for Monetary and Social Transition Cryptocurrency volatility isn't just here to stay, it's heralding the chaotic change of the blockchain future yet to come. 2017's Crypto (R)evolution Was Just the Beginning The crypto markets aren't small business anymore – here, one of the ecosystem's earliest traders recaps 2017's wild rise to the financial mainstream. SEC Seeks Comment on CBOE Bitcoin ETF Filings The SEC released a filing for a proposed rule change for public comment. If implemented, the change would let Cboe launch a bitcoin ETF. Judge Dismisses Long-Shot Bid to Overturn New York Bitcoin Regulation The New York State Court granted a motion to dismiss a two-year one-man lawsuit that tried to overturn the existing New York bitcoin law. RBC Report: Crypto and Blockchain Could Unlock $10 Trillion Market A new report by a Royal Bank of Canada analyst outlines potential use cases for blockchain technologies while predicting a $10 trillion industry. Ripple's XRP Token Sets All-Time Price High Above $3 Ripple hit a new all-time-high above $3 today, up more than 200 percent from its value just a week ago. RSK Beta Brings Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Closer to Bitcoin RSK, a much-anticipated project designed to boost bitcoin's functionality, took a step toward becoming real Tuesday with a beta launch. Go to CoinDesk BTC: 14,553.98  -3.84%  ETH: $985.30 +2.07% @8:50 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! Social Media & Audience Development Manager Product Manager Copyright © 2018 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list