Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency headlines


Bitcoin is up 1% at $7,177
XRP is up 2% at 19 cents
and Ethereum up 1% at $128


Top gainers in the last 24 hours:
Decentraland , up 19%
NavCoin up 18%


Robinhood is facing a fine for failing to ensure the best execution when routing customer orders.


Blockstream is making an effort to keep the peace on the lightning network with Watchtowers


Ripple has taken on more funding in a 200 million series C led by Tetragon.


Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been awarded a U.S. patent for a Bitcoin sending method.


A British national has been extradited to the U.S. for his alleged participation in “The Dark Overlord” hacker group.
Links:

Robinhood fined $1.25M for failing to ensure best execution when routing customer orders - The Block

Blockstream's 'Watchtowers' Will Bring a New Justice System to the Lightning Network - CoinDesk

Ripple Raises $200M in Series-C Round Led by Tetragon - CoinDesk

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Wins Patent for Tech Allowing Users to Email Bitcoin - CoinDesk

Alleged 'Dark Overlord' Hacker Gang Member Extradited to US - CoinDesk



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