Category: The Ledger Edge
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Chainlink, SWIFT, and Euroclear partner to integrate banks with blockchain networks in 2023
Chainlink partners with SWIFT and Euroclear to connect traditional banks with blockchains, enhancing interoperability across 11,000 financial institutions globally.
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Bitdeer expands US Bitcoin mining rig manufacturing despite Trump’s 60% tariff proposal for 2025
Bitdeer plans US Bitcoin mining rig expansion despite Trump’s proposed 60% tariff, targeting 2025 production with 10,000 units initially.
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Hyperliquid achieves $106 million revenue per employee record in global cryptocurrency exchange sector
Hyperliquid achieved $106 million revenue per employee globally, setting a new industry record for cryptocurrency exchange efficiency and financial performance metrics.
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Kraken acquires Capitalise.ai in 2024 crypto AI expansion with automated trading integration
Kraken acquired Capitalise.ai for undisclosed terms, joining Coinbase and Binance in expanding AI trading automation capabilities across cryptocurrency markets.
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TRON integrates natively with MetaMask wallet, expanding access for 30 million users in 2023
TRON integrates natively with MetaMask, expanding access for 30 million users and boosting TRX utility across decentralized applications and DeFi protocols.
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Core and Hex Trust enable 4% Bitcoin staking yield for APAC and MENA institutions in 2024
Core and Hex Trust enable Bitcoin staking for institutions in APAC and MENA, offering yield on BTC holdings with a minimum 4% annual return.
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Brevan Howard Digital CEO exits after five years amid $5.6 billion crypto asset management restructuring
Colleen Sullivan, CEO of Brevan Howard Digital, departed after five years; the firm manages $5.6 billion in crypto assets amid industry restructuring.
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SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10 enables $59 billion in accessible transparent investments
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT holds $18.2 billion in assets, while Fidelity’s FBTC saw $51.6 million in inflows last week, increasing accessibility.
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SoFi integrates Bitcoin Lightning for remittances with sub-cent fees in 2024 banking shift
SoFi integrated Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, enabling instant transfers with fees under $0.01, marking a first for U.S. banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America.
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SoFi implements Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, cutting fees by 80% in 2024
SoFi integrates Bitcoin Lightning for remittances, enabling faster cross-border payments with lower fees, processing over $1 billion in crypto transactions in 2023.
