Category: The Ledger Edge
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Peru’s BCP bank completes first Bitcoin payment pilot transferring $1000 to US recipient
Peru’s BCP bank completed its first crypto payment pilot using Bitcoin, transferring $1000 to a recipient in the United States successfully.
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Sora Ventures Bitcoin treasury fund targets $1 billion BTC acquisition in six months
Sora Ventures launches Asia’s first Bitcoin treasury fund targeting $1 billion BTC acquisition within six months, focusing on institutional adoption.
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Stripe Tempo blockchain achieves 100,000 TPS amid crypto industry regulatory debate in 2024
Stripe’s Tempo blockchain launch sparks debate among Bitcoin and Ethereum developers over scalability, with 100,000 TPS claimed and regulatory concerns raised.
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Ark Invest buys Figma stock after 20% earnings drop in Q3 2023
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest purchased Figma stock after a 20% post-earnings drop, adding to ARKK ETF holdings amid market volatility.
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Coinbase AI code tool hacked in 2023, exposing critical vulnerabilities and risking user assets
Coinbase’s AI code tool, used for security, has vulnerabilities allowing hackers to inject malicious code, risking $1.2 billion in assets.
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US Bancorp resumes Bitcoin custody for investment managers with $50 billion AUM in 2023
US Bancorp resumes Bitcoin custody services for investment managers, supporting BTC and Ethereum, with $50 billion in assets under management as of 2023.
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Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Surpass 1 Million BTC in 2023, Led by MicroStrategy
Corporate Bitcoin treasury holdings reached 1 million BTC, with MicroStrategy and Tesla among major holders, representing over $40 billion in value.
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Kraken acquires Breakout Trading for leveraged Bitcoin funded accounts in 2024
Kraken acquired Breakout Trading to offer leveraged Bitcoin trading with funded accounts, expanding services for 10 million users and increasing market competition.
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Boerse Stuttgart launches Seturion for tokenized asset settlement in Europe using blockchain technology
Boerse Stuttgart launched Seturion for tokenized asset settlement in Europe, targeting institutional clients with blockchain technology and digital securities.
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Kraken acquires proprietary trading platform Breakout to expand institutional crypto services in 2023
Kraken acquired proprietary trading platform Breakout for an undisclosed amount, expanding its institutional services amid growing crypto market competition.