This is Altcoin news, from the world of Cryptocurrency. Today we look at if bitcoin is the new gold. Is it really a currency or a store of value? Is bitcoins reign as king of cryptocurrency in danger? Bitcoin tanks as Facebook bans cryptocurrency adverts. South Korea says no plans to ban cryptocurrency exchanges, uncovers $600 million illegal trades. Bank pulls support for cryptocurrency platform Cryptopia. Tether and Bitfinex are rating eyebrows in the cryptocurrency market. We also look at updates on Ripple, VeChain and Cardano.