Morningstar has, for the first time ever, rated securities on the Ethereum blockchain, as part of a $40 million investment in FAT Brands. The asset rating giant has notably praised blockchain technology for its transparency.
Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor has reportedly blocked six cryptocurrency-related websites, in what appears to be a new wave of blockades against the space. The regulator has blocked crypto websites in the past, but faced resistance in courts.
The cryptocurrency community is extending its philanthropic efforts to help fight against the coronavirus outbreak, which has already infected over 100,000 people, and claimed the lives of over 4,000.
Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:
- Asset Rating Giant Morningstar Rates its First Ethereum Security
- Russian Media Watchdog Blocks Six Crypto Websites
- Crypto Community Supports Coronavirus Relief With New Contributions
At the time of writing, bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $7,898.43 (0.13%) with a daily Top Tier volume of $3.55. As for ether (ETH), it is trading at $199.19 (-2.28%) with a daily Top Tier volume of $1.56 billion. The MVIS CryptoCompare Digital Assets 10 Index is currently tracking at 2,879.79 (1.46%)