Category: The Ledger Edge
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Zodia Custody report highlights five factors changing digital assets in 2026
Zodia Custody’s report outlines five key developments expected to reshape digital asset infrastructure and services by 2026, signaling industry maturation and institutional readiness.
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Tether operational structure resembles central banking functions more than typical stablecoin issuer
Tether’s operational structure mirrors central banking functions through liquidity management and market influence, raising systemic importance questions in cryptocurrency markets.
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BitMine expands Ethereum holdings to 3.5 million ETH valued at $13.2 billion
BitMine’s expansion to 3.5 million ETH reflects institutional accumulation strategies, signaling growing corporate confidence in Ethereum’s long-term value and blockchain utility.
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Bybit B2B chief outlines institutional adoption drivers for 2025
Bybit’s B2B chief discusses key drivers for institutional crypto adoption in 2025, focusing on regulatory frameworks, infrastructure maturity, and evolving market demands shaping future participation.
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Hedge Funds Add Digital Assets as Crypto Adoption Grows Among Institutions
Over half of hedge funds now hold digital assets, signaling institutional acceptance and diversification strategies as traditional finance integrates cryptocurrency into mainstream portfolios.
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Digital asset treasury companies invested $42.7 billion in crypto during 2025
Digital asset treasury companies allocated $42.7 billion to crypto in 2025, with $22.6 billion deployed in Q3 alone, signaling strong institutional capital flow into digital assets.
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Five plausible AI-powered side hustles identified for entrepreneurial applications
AI tools enable new freelance opportunities in content creation and automation, reflecting broader workforce adaptation to artificial intelligence integration across service industries.
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Latin American stocks surpass S&P 500 performance as region opens for business
Latin American equities are outperforming the S&P 500 as analysts highlight the region’s improved economic accessibility and investment climate for global market participants.
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Binance CEO declares cryptocurrency mainstream adoption amid bullish market trend
Binance CEO’s bullish outlook signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies, reflecting broader market maturation and increasing integration with traditional financial systems.
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ETF ownership reaches record thirteen percent of United States households
ETF ownership reaching 13% of U.S. households signals a structural shift toward passive investing strategies, reflecting changing investor preferences and market accessibility trends.