Category: The Ledger Edge
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Metaplanet shares rise 23% following Bitcoin reserve strategy implementation
Metaplanet gained 23% after adopting Bitcoin as reserve asset, joining MicroStrategy and Tesla in corporate crypto holdings amid 2024 market rally.
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First FHE scheme mimics CPU with 10x speed boost from IBM and Microsoft research
The first fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) scheme mimics a real CPU, enabling secure computations on encrypted data. IBM and Microsoft research teams contributed to this breakthrough, achieving 10x faster processing speeds.
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dWallet Labs launches REFHE, a CPU-like FHE scheme for Ethereum and Solana
dWallet Labs introduces REFHE, the first FHE scheme mimicking a CPU, enhancing blockchain privacy with 256-bit encryption and support for Ethereum and Solana.
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Safello integrates BitGo custody for 100+ crypto assets in 2024
Nordic exchange Safello partners with BitGo to enhance custody, securing 100+ digital assets. The move follows 2023 regulatory updates in Sweden.
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Brazil adopts Bitcoin reserves as 10% of firms explore crypto in 2024
Brazil plans strategic Bitcoin reserves, joining El Salvador. BTC adoption grows as 10% of Brazilian firms explore crypto payments in 2024.
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Qubic controls 51% of Monero hashrate, raising security risks
Qubic controls 51% of Monero hashrate, raising security concerns; Monero XMR price drops 5% amid fears of 51% attack risks.
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GreedyBear stole $1M in crypto by exploiting browser trust in 2023
Russia’s GreedyBear operation stole $1M in crypto by exploiting browser trust, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets through malicious extensions in 2023.
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Google expert: Quantum computers cannot break Bitcoin’s SHA-256 encryption in 2024
Google expert states quantum computers cannot crack Bitcoin’s SHA-256 encryption, securing $1.3 trillion market; IBM and Microsoft also researching quantum limitations.
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Google veteran uses seed phrase math to defend Bitcoin against quantum attacks
Google veteran proposes seed phrase math to safeguard Bitcoin from quantum attacks, involving 12-word phrases and SHA-256 encryption for enhanced security.
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MARA secures 51% stake in EDF subsidiary for $200 million HPC expansion
Bitcoin miner MARA acquires 51% stake in EDF subsidiary, entering HPC sector; H.C. Wainwright reports deal valued at $200 million.
