Category: The Ledger Edge
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Bitcoin hashrate reaches 600 EH/s, mining difficulty up 3.5% in BlocksBridge report
Bitcoin hashrate hit 600 EH/s, mining difficulty rose 3.5%, transaction fees dropped 40%, and BlocksBridge reported on BTC and mining stocks.
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Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2 as later-stage deals dominate
Crypto venture funding fell 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2 2023, with later-stage deals led by firms like a16z and Paradigm dominating the landscape.
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OpenAI valued at $500 billion in employee share sale involving Microsoft and NVIDIA
OpenAI’s employee share sale values the AI firm at $500 billion, with Microsoft and NVIDIA as key investors in the artificial intelligence sector.
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Tether appoints former White House crypto director Bo Hines as U.S. strategy adviser in 2024
Tether hired former White House crypto director Bo Hines as U.S. strategy adviser, strengthening its regulatory engagement and policy influence in 2024.
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VCI Global launches $2.1 billion Bitcoin sovereign infrastructure venture in 2024
VCI Global launched a $2.1 billion Bitcoin-backed sovereign infrastructure venture, focusing on digital asset integration and blockchain technology development.
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Nemo.money’s Nicholas Scott details AI investing and regulatory impacts on Bitcoin in 2023
Nemo.money’s Nicholas Scott discusses AI investing, truthful data, and regulation’s impact on markets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, noting a 15% compliance cost increase.
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KindlyMD acquires $679 million in Bitcoin under David Bailey’s treasury strategy
David Bailey’s KindlyMD acquired $679 million in Bitcoin, adding to corporate treasury holdings amid institutional adoption trends.
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Web3 developer salaries hit $150,000 average in 2025 amid Ethereum and Solana expansion
Web3 developer salaries average $150,000 in 2025, with Ethereum and Solana projects leading demand alongside roles at Coinbase and Uniswap.
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KindlyMD expands Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury with $679 million purchase of 5,744 Bitcoin
KindlyMD purchased 5,744 Bitcoin for $679 million to expand its Nakamoto Bitcoin Treasury, increasing its holdings significantly.
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Matt Odell’s Bitcoin strategy includes 100 BTC, MicroStrategy investment, and self-custody advocacy in 2024.
Matt Odell’s Bitcoin holdings exceed 100 BTC, with investments in MicroStrategy and Coinbase, alongside advocacy for self-custody and open-source development.