📈 30 Second Cryptocurrency Price Summary Current Bitcoin Price: $8,060 Bitcoin has fallen slightly over the last 24 hours, briefly slipping under the $8,000 mark before settling in the low $8,000's. Altcoins are a mixed bag, with most top-20 coins remaining relatively stationary. Ripple was an exception, rising 3% in the last day of trading. Monero is the biggest mover in the top-20, going on a 13% tear to the upside. Top Stories for October 17, 2019 🔥 Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has created 6 new funds backed by the government's infamous petro cryptocurrency, in an effort to legitimize the currency. Maduro has also recently acknowledged that the Venezuelan government owns both Bitcoin and Ether as part of its international reserves. The Supreme Court hearing regarding India's ban on crypto-related bank activity has been postponed until November. The ban, initiated by the Reserve Bank of India, will prohibit all banks and financial institutions from providing services related to crypto assets. It's been a productive month for Bitcoin mining, with all-time mining revenue leaping by a full $1 Billion over the last two months. This puts total revenue for Bitcoin mining at $15 Billion since it's inception. This includes all block rewards and transaction fees taken by miners. | 
