Category: The Ledger Edge
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Ripple Boosts RLUSD Adoption With Embedded Finance and Payment Features – Featured Bitcoin News
Ripple enhances RLUSD stablecoin adoption through embedded finance features, partnering with Openpayd to enable global blockchain payments and enterprise treasury solutions.
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XRP Strategy Strengthens as Webus Secures $100M Equity Line Agreement – Finance Bitcoin News
Webus International secures $100M equity line to enhance its XRP treasury strategy, expand crypto payments, and drive growth in mobility and loyalty sectors globally.
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Crypto VC funding drops 22% in Q2 despite strong June finish
Crypto VC funding fell 22% in Q2 to $4.5B despite June’s $2.5B surge. DeFi infrastructure and AI projects led, with North America dominating later-stage deals. Year-to-date funding already surpassed 2024’s total.
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Ripple Expands Stablecoin Push With OpenPayd Integration
Ripple partners with OpenPayd to integrate its Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) into Ripple Payments, enabling seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions and expanding cross-border payment capabilities.
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Binance Pay Lights Up French Riviera: 80+ Merchants Now Take Stablecoins Instantly
Binance Pay partners with Lyzi to enable crypto payments at 80+ French Riviera merchants, including luxury hotels and retail stores, with instant euro settlements for businesses.
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Bithumb Launches Spinoff as Part of IPO Bid, But Market Is ‘Wary’
Bithumb launches a spinoff company as part of its IPO bid for KOSDAQ listing in 2026, amid market concerns over ownership and regulatory approvals.
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Algorand Grabs 70% of RWA Market as Stablecoins Surge 137%
Algorand dominates 70% of the RWA tokenization market with $268.2 million in assets, far ahead of competitors. Its stablecoin market cap surged 137% in Q1 2025, led by USDC growth.
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JPMorgan Chase Exploring Tokenizing Carbon Credits on Blockchain in New Trial: Report – The Daily Hodl
JPMorgan Chase is trialing blockchain-based tokenization of carbon credits with partners to address market fragmentation, lack of standardization, and transparency issues in carbon markets.
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Solana Staking ETF Bags $12M in Wall Street Debut – Decrypt
The Rex-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF raised $12M on its Wall Street debut, marking a milestone for crypto ETFs in the U.S. The fund offers staking yields, with Anchorage Digital as custodian.
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Solana Treasury Firm DeFi Development Corp. Boosts Convertible Notes Offering to $112 Million – Decrypt
DeFi Development Corp. increased its convertible notes offering to $112M, with proceeds for SOL purchases and stock hedging. Shares dipped 3% but remain up 2300% YTD.
