Category: The Ledger Edge
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Gemini files S-1 for $317 million IPO in 2024 public market expansion
Gemini filed an S-1 for a $317 million IPO, joining Coinbase and Kraken in public markets amid rising institutional crypto adoption.
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Monex Group acquires French-regulated 2EBOX expanding Coincheck’s European market reach with AMF approval
Monex Group acquired French-regulated crypto firm 2EBOX, expanding Coincheck’s European presence with 1.2 million users and regulatory approval from AMF.
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El Salvador moves 2,381 Bitcoin to cold storage over quantum computing security risks in 2023.
El Salvador reshuffled Bitcoin holdings due to quantum threats, involving BTC and Tether USDT, with 2,381 BTC moved to cold storage.
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Cango Inc. August 2025 Bitcoin output reaches 120 BTC with 15% hash rate increase.
Cango Inc. produced 120 BTC in August 2025, expanding mining operations with new ASIC hardware and increasing its hash rate by 15%.
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Avalon Labs launches on Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock to enhance scalability and reduce costs
Avalon Labs launches on Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock, integrating DeFi and NFTs with Bitcoin’s security, aiming to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs.
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Citi forecasts stablecoins and AI will reduce settlement times by 2025, reshaping post-trade infrastructure.
Citi reports stablecoins and AI may transform post-trade processes, citing potential efficiency gains and reduced settlement times for assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Metaplanet approved for $3.7 billion Japan fundraising plan to address corporate debt
Metaplanet secured approval for a $3.7 billion fundraising plan in Japan, targeting corporate expansion and debt restructuring amid market volatility.
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Mastercard positions cryptocurrency as payment technology, not financial revolution, in 2023 policy update
Mastercard views cryptocurrency as payment technology, not financial revolution, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum for transaction efficiency and $2.5 trillion market.
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Coincheck acquires French crypto brokerage Aplo with 100,000 users for international expansion in 2024.
Coincheck acquires French brokerage Aplo for international expansion, adding 100,000 users and boosting Monex Group’s global crypto market presence.
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Animoca Brands’ Sandbox restructures with co-founders shifting roles in 2024 governance update
Animoca Brands’ Sandbox restructured with co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sebastien Borget shifting roles, affecting 100 employees and SAND token governance.