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Hanukkah Reflections on My Year of Toying With Bitcoin
‘Tis the season for introspection. And this year, my thoughts are on bitcoin.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong Wins Patent for Tech Allowing Users to Email Bitcoin
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been granted a U.S. patent for an invention that makes sending bitcoin as easy as email, literally.

Bitcoin-Savvy Retailers to Experiment With Point-of-Sale Lightning App in 2020
Iterative Capital is working with Breez on a point-of-sale app for bitcoin lightning payments. Some retailers are already testing the beta version.

Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.

Ripple's Revamped Xpring Platform Looks to Boost XRP Development
Developers using the platform now have a place to manage and monitor transactions.

JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch
JPMorgan's Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director.

MUFG Plays Down Reports of Digital Currency Launch
Japan's MUFG Bank and Recruit Holdings were said to be launching a digital currency as part of a new payments venture. MUFG has now put that claim in doubt.

Ripple Finalizes $50 Million MoneyGram Investment
Ripple now owns nearly 10 percent of MoneyGram's outstanding common stock after completing its $50 million equity investment.

Coinbase Expands Reach of Visa Card in Europe, Adds 5 New Cryptos
The exchange has added new crypto options to its Visa debit card, including XRP, XLM and REP, and also expanded availability to 10 more nations.

PayPal's Axing of Pornhub Model Payments May Boost Crypto Conversions
Pornhub may expand the range of cryptocurrencies it offers to pay adult performers for their work after PayPal abruptly cut off service.
