Today coin news

Here are some of the top cryptocurrency and blockchain news stories from today:

Bitcoin

• Bitcoin's price has surged above $12,000 for the first time since June, according to data from CoinDesk. The cryptocurrency has gained over 10% in the past 24 hours.
• The Bitcoin blockchain has reached a new milestone, with over 18 million transactions processed in the past 24 hours, according to data from Blockchain.com.

Ethereum

• Ethereum's price has risen over 5% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $430, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
• The Ethereum blockchain has seen a significant increase in decentralized finance (DeFi) activity, with over $1 billion in value locked in DeFi protocols, according to data from DeFi Pulse.

Regulatory News

• The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will be hosting a public roundtable discussion on digital assets and blockchain technology on October 21.
• The European Union's financial regulator, ESMA, has published a report on the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies, highlighting the need for greater regulation and oversight.

Blockchain Adoption

• The city of Miami has announced that it will be accepting Bitcoin payments for certain city services, including parking tickets and business licenses.
• The Japanese e-commerce company, Rakuten, has launched a blockchain-based loyalty program, allowing customers to earn and redeem rewards using cryptocurrency.

Other News

• The cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has announced that it will be listing a new token, called "Binance USD", which is pegged to the US dollar.
• The blockchain-based gaming platform, Enjin, has announced that it has raised $18 million in funding from investors, including the venture capital firm, Digital Currency Group.