Category: The Ledger Edge
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Bitcoin circular economies drive $15B transactions with El Salvador and MicroStrategy
Bitcoin circular economies involve 1.3M active wallets, with El Salvador and MicroStrategy leading adoption, fostering $15B in annual transactions.
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Ripple CTO confirms blockchain solves supply chain and healthcare challenges by 2025.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz states blockchain technology extends beyond cryptocurrencies, solving supply chain and healthcare issues; 65% of enterprises explore blockchain by 2025.
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Bitcoin hashrate climbed 4% in August as JPMorgan reported mining difficulty at 53.91T
Bitcoin hashrate increased 4% in early August, per JPMorgan. BTC mining difficulty rose to 53.91T. Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms saw higher activity.
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Marinade Finance Q2 2025 reports $450M volume and 30% MNDE staking growth
Marinade Finance processed $450M in Q2 2025, with Solana and Ethereum integrations boosting MNDE staking by 30%. Binance and Coinbase reported increased liquidity.
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XRP Ledger scores 1.8 in CertiK’s 2023 blockchain security report
XRP Ledger scored 1.8 out of 10 in security, ranking last among 15 blockchains including Bitcoin and Ethereum, per CertiK’s 2023 report.
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Web3 Expo Dubai 2025 partners with The Block for 10,000 attendees
Web3 Expo Dubai 2025 partners with The Block, attracting 10,000 attendees and featuring Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon as key participants.
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Bitcoin reaches 19,908,015 BTC circulation ahead of 2140 final block
Bitcoin circulation reaches 19,908,015 BTC with the final block expected in 2140. Satoshi Nakamoto designed Bitcoin with a 21 million cap.
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Solana sets blockchain record with 100K TPS milestone in 2023
Solana reached 100K TPS, a blockchain first, as reported by developers. Ethereum processes 30 TPS, highlighting Solana’s speed advantage in decentralized applications.
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Bitcoin approaches 21 million cap with 93% mined by 2140
93% of Bitcoin (BTC) is mined, with 21 million cap expected by 2140. Miners will rely on fees as rewards diminish. Ethereum (ETH) transitions to PoS.
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Ethiopia Bitcoin mining grows as 57 million lack power in 2024
Bitcoin mining expands in Ethiopia while 57 million lack electricity. Ethiopia aims to leverage hydropower for crypto mining, contrasting with energy poverty.
