Category: The Ledger Edge
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Coinbase Gives Platforms 24/7 USDC Settlements—Faster, Cheaper, Borderless – Exchanges Bitcoin News
Coinbase introduces a full-stack USDC payment engine enabling 24/7 instant settlements, lower fees, and seamless integration for global commerce, enhancing stablecoin utility in regulated markets.
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Ripple-Backed 3IQ XRP ETF Launches as Institutions Race to Capture Crypto’s Next Wave – Finance Bitcoin News
3IQ Corp. launched an XRP ETF backed by Ripple, offering institutional investors secure access with cold storage and zero management fees, strengthening XRP’s position in the crypto ETF market.
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Coinbase launches stablecoin payment stack with USDC checkout targeting commerce giants
Coinbase launched a USDC payment stack for commerce providers, featuring gas-free transactions and smart contract escrow on Base. Shopify is an early adopter, with plans for USDC cashback incentives.
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Bitdeer Stock Falls as Bitcoin Miner Aims to Raise $330 Million – Decrypt
Bitdeer plans to raise $330 million via convertible notes, not for Bitcoin purchases. Funds will support expansion and development. Its stock fell 7%, extending a 23% monthly decline.
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Crypto Prime Brokerage FalconX in Early Talks for IPO in 2025: Sources – Decrypt
FalconX, a crypto prime brokerage, is in early talks for a potential 2025 IPO to meet institutional demand. The firm explores public listing amid a crypto IPO boom following Circle’s $1.1 billion debut.
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Bitdeer to offer $330M convertible notes to expand operations
Bitdeer Technologies Group offers $330M in senior convertible notes to fund data center expansion and ASIC mining rig development, following a $150M raise in August 2024.
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Trump’s Tariffs Just Reshaped Bitcoin’s Backbone – Mining Bitcoin News
Three major Chinese Bitcoin mining rig manufacturers—Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT—are relocating production to the U.S. to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports, reshaping the mining industry.
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Deribit, Crypto.com integrate BlackRock’s BUIDL as trading collateral
Deribit and Crypto.com now accept BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized US Treasury fund as trading collateral, offering institutional clients yield-bearing, low-volatility collateral options.
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Healthcare company onboards Trump crypto adviser, buys $20M BTC
Healthcare firm Prenetics hires Trump’s crypto adviser, buys $20M in Bitcoin, aiming to become a top corporate BTC holder in healthcare. Shares rose 8.7% post-announcement.
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Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets
Crypto platforms are adopting USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL as collateral in derivatives markets, enhancing efficiency and yield for institutional traders, with regulatory approvals underway.
