Today's cryptocurrency and blockchain news.
Bitcoin is up slightly at $3,750
XRP is down 2% at 36 cents
Ethereum is down 2% at $124
Cryptocurrencies may soon be legal in India, with a strong regulatory oversight.
Japan’s financial giant MHFG is launching its own Yen-pegged stablecoin in March
GMO, the japan based internet infrastructure firm, has announced it will no longer develop or sell mining machines related to cryptocurrencies.
The lightening network has grown over 200% in the past six weeks.
Links:
Bitcoin Lightning Network Triples Capacity Since November | Crypto Briefing
Cryptocurrencies May Soon Be Legalized in India, Report Claims
GMO statement
Crypto Craze Drew Them In; Fraud, in Many Cases, Emptied Their Pockets - WSJ — Site exclusive
Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin in March
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