Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines


Bitcoin is down 1% at $7,165
XRP is down slightly at 21 cents
and Ethereum down 1% at $142


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Referum, up 16%


The Swiss government thinks a digital Swiss Franc would do more damage than it would do good.


Glencore PLC, a major cobalt miner is joining the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network.


Franklin Templeton has led an undisclosed funding round for blockchain startup Proof of Impact.


Justin Sun and Yi-he, the founder of Tron, and the co-founder of Binance have had their Weibo accounts blocked.
Links:


'New Risks': Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency - CoinDesk


Mining Giant Glencore to Trace Cobalt Using 'Responsible Sourcing' Blockchain Consortium - CoinDesk

Franklin Templeton invests undisclosed sum in blockchain startup Proof of Impact  - The Block


Weibo accounts of Justin Sun and Binance co-founder are blocked - The Block




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