Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news 

Bitcoin is up slightly at $118,503

Eth is up slightly at $4,289

XRP, is down slightly at $3.15

Circle plots EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain

Qubic claims to control 51% of Monero's hashrate

Smarter Web co loads up on BTC

Metaplanet adds more BTC

ARK invest adds Block shares.

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