January 3, 2019

Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news.

Bitcoin is up 1.5% at $3,908
Ethereum is up 9% at $155
XRP is up 2% at 37 cents

The NECTC of Thailand has developed blockchain technology for e-voting.

Fortnite is reportedly adding Monero to the list of payment options in Fortnite Retail Row.

Iran's Secretary of Criminal Content Definitions Task Force has issued a warning against “any cooperation” with Gram, the native token of Telegram.

• Thai National Tech Development Center to Introduce Blockchain in Voting
• Iranian Official Calls 'Any Cooperation' With Telegram’s Cryptocurrency 'Criminal' - ETHNews.com
• New York Forms Blockchain Study Task Force, Hints at BitLicense Update - CoinDesk — site exclusive
• Monero: The Newest Payment Option On Fortnite Merch Store - ETHNews.com