Cryptocurrency markets have seen mixed signals, with most top coins recovering after yesterday’s dive and Bitcoin hovering around $3,900. Monday, Feb. 25 — cryptocurrency markets are seeing mixed signals as of press time, with some of them reporting a bit of recovery from the nosedive they took on Feb. 24, while others continue to slip…
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Russian Official Seeks Extradition of Alleged Bitcoin Fraudster Alexander Vinnik
Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova has asked the Greek Ministry of Justice to extradite Alexander Vinnik to Russia following his deteriorating health. Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova has asked Greek Justice Minister Michalis Kalogirou to extradite the alleged former operator of now-defunct crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, to Russia. The news…
Mercedes-Benz to Use Blockchain Tech for Sustainable Transaction Book, Supply Chains
The German automotive giant aims to increase the transparency and sustainability of complex supply chains. German automobile brand Mercedes-Benz Car has developed a platform based on blockchain technology to increase transparency and sustainability in complex supply chains, according to press release published on Feb. 25. Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG, a German multinational automotive…
Supreme Court of India Puts 4-Week Deadline on Release of Crypto Regulation by Government
The Supreme Court of India has granted four weeks to Indian authorities to come up with crypto regulation. The Supreme Court of India has reportedly granted four weeks to Indian authorities to come up with cryptocurrency regulation policies, local news outlet Inc42 reports on Feb. 25. If the Indian government does not provide a crypto…
Unconfirmed: Crypto Startup Enjin to Back Rumored Samsung Galaxy S10 Blockchain Wallet
Samsung is rumored to partner with Enjin to back the Galaxy S10’s unconfirmed blockchain wallet. South Korean crypto company Enjin Wallet has reportedly been appointed by Samsung to back a blockchain wallet in its new Galaxy S10 smartphone, anonymous sources told Asia Crypto Today on Monday, Feb. 25. The anonymous interlocutors provided an image to…
Bitfinex’s Stolen Funds Partially Recovered and Returned by US Law Enforcement
The United States’ law enforcement recovered and returned over $104,000 stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. The United States’ law enforcement recovered and returned over $104,000 stolen from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, according to a Medium post by the exchange published on Feb. 25. The funds returned are reportedly just under 27.7 Bitcoins (BTC), which were…
Bahrain’s Central Bank Issues New Cryptocurrency Regulation
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued new cryptocurrency regulation, after releasing draft proposals last year. The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued new cryptocurrency regulation, English-language local media TradeArabia reports on Feb. 25. Before, in December last year, the central bank had issued draft proposals to potentially regulate and license crypto asset services. The new…
Tron Will Hard Fork in February to Add Institution-Friendly Features, CEO Confirms
The platform will aim to enhance performance and target institutional clients, says Justin Sun. Blockchain development platform and BitTorrent owner Tron will debut a host of upgrades via a hard fork at the end of the month, CEO Justin Sun confirmed on social media on Feb. 23. Tron, which presents itself as a competitor to…
Crypto Markets See Double-Digit Crash, Asian Markets Soar as Trump Delays Tariff Hike
Cryptocurrencies are today seeing a blood-red market rout, with virtually all of the top 20 coins posting losses of between 7 and 17 percent. Monday, Feb. 25: cryptocurrencies are today seeing a blood-red market rout, with virtually all of the top 20 coins posting losses of between 7 and 17 percent, as data from Coin360…
Huobi Global Absorbs Australian Unit Amid Bear Market, Reveals Recent Layoffs
Just eight months after its launch, Huobi’s Australian subsidiary is to be subsumed under the Huobi Global canopy. Eight months after its launch, Huobi’s Australian subsidiary is to be subsumed under the Huobi Global canopy, according to an official tweet published on Feb. 24. In a Facebook post published today, Feb. 25, Huobi Australia cited…