Category: The Ledger Edge
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SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10 enables $59 billion in accessible transparent investments
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT holds $18.2 billion in assets, while Fidelity’s FBTC saw $51.6 million in inflows last week, increasing accessibility.
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SoFi integrates Bitcoin Lightning for remittances with sub-cent fees in 2024 banking shift
SoFi integrated Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, enabling instant transfers with fees under $0.01, marking a first for U.S. banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America.
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SoFi implements Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, cutting fees by 80% in 2024
SoFi integrates Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, enabling faster cross-border payments with lower fees, processing over $1 billion in crypto transactions in 2023.
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Coinbase, Ripple, and Binance join TRM Labs’ Beacon Network to secure 20 million addresses
Coinbase, Ripple, and Binance joined TRM Labs’ Beacon Network as founding members, enhancing blockchain security across 20 million addresses.
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Blockchain.com appoints ex-KPMG CEO Timothy Flynn to board for 2024 IPO preparation
Blockchain.com appoints ex-KPMG CEO Timothy Flynn to its board as the firm prepares for a potential 2024 IPO amid growing institutional crypto adoption.
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Cointel raises $7.4 million in strategic round with Avalanche and Sugafam Inc backing
Cointel raised $7.4 million in a strategic funding round led by Avalanche and Sugafam Inc to expand its blockchain infrastructure services.
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First US Bank integrates Lightning Network for instant Bitcoin transactions in 2023
First US Bank integrates Lightning Network, enabling instant Bitcoin transactions with 1,000 TPS capacity and reducing fees by 90% for users.
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Crypto VC funding drops 59% to $1.97 billion in Q2 2025 amid market shifts
Crypto VC funding fell 59% to $1.97 billion in Q2 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum among the affected major blockchain projects.
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US Bank implements Bitcoin Lightning Network for $740 billion remittance market in 2023
US Bank integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network to process remittances, targeting the $740 billion market with faster transactions and lower fees.
