Daily Crypto Links — 12/29/17

Here’s what’s happening in the crypto world as we head into the final weekend of 2017.

1. A major crypto exchange will require customers to verify their identities — (Coindesk)
2. Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency is launching soon — (CNBC)
3. Ripple is SO HOT right now — (Business Insider)
4. SegWit2x fork launches, creating new coin and shining a light on a potentially sketchy project — (CoinTelegraph)
5. Bitcoin fund makes charitable commitment to universal basic income organization — (The Independent)