Bitcoin lender Ledn has launched a Private Wealth program aimed at high-net-worth clients and institutions looking to unlock capital from their long term BTC holdings without selling, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Ledn’s new program provides Bitcoin-backed loans for clients who hold BTC long term and borrow against it to fund investments. It is available to those clients with at least $250,000 in active loans and includes features like faster processing, personalized support, and access to dedicated managers. “Bitcoin-backed loans are going mainstream. Our most sophisticated clients are using them to fund everything from real estate…
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New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, a new wave of Indian entrepreneurs is finding innovative ways to integrate the techn with traditional tools, transforming everyday experiences into smarter, more efficient solutions. From note-taking to productivity, these startups are reimagining the familiar through the lens of technology. Their efforts are not only capturing the attention of users but are also gaining recognition from government bodies and international platforms alike, marking India’s growing presence in the global innovation landscape. Many of such solutions were showcased in the recently concluded 25th edition of Gifts World Expo…
Lauren Kolodny, a partner at Acrew Capital, has always championed technology’s power to democratize access to financial services for everyday people. When the fledgling neobank Chime struggled to convince investors in 2016 that it could build a large business serving the working class, Kolodny was the only VC out of 100 Chime pitched who agreed to back the company, stepping in with a $9 million Series A extension when it was nearly out of money. That bet paid off big time. Last month, Chime went public at a $14.5 billion valuation. Kolodny, who appeared on the Forbes Midas List three…
Ethereum prices will once again be in the spotlight. Not just price action, but institutional investors are finally showing their cards. The US spot Ethereum ETF begins to draw serious weight, and the charts are responding. So, what is Ethereum price forecast?Ethereum price forecast: Why are Ethereum prices rising?ETH/USD Daily Chart- TradingViewLet’s take a look at the chart first. ETH prices have been on a sharp rise since late June. The hikin reed candles are clean, continuous, and mostly bullish green. More importantly, Ethereum prices remain consistently on the mid-bollinger band, a sign of strong momentum. ETH Price recently touched…
The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF) announced it has purchased 225 more Bitcoin for £19.6 million, averaging £87,096 per BTC. This brings the company’s total holdings to 1,825 BTC, acquired at an average cost of £80,466 per BTC, totaling £146.9 million. The purchase is part of the company’s stated 10 Year Plan, which includes ongoing Bitcoin acquisitions as a treasury strategy. According to the company, its Bitcoin holdings have recorded a year-to-date yield of 43,787% and a 30 day yield of 189%. “Alongside our core business we believe that Bitcoin is the best asset the world has…
Ethereum faces imminent high volatility as unliquidated long positions increase, with market shifts expected soon. Ethereum’s trading volume drops 53.75%, signaling reduced market activity as traders await clearer signals. Analysts predict Ethereum may test previous highs, with price dips offering buying opportunities for future gains. Ethereum (ETH) is in a crossroads of its price development. Analyst Joao Wedson has noted that the asset will experience massive volatility within the next couple of days. As the market changes, Ethereum may be susceptible to sudden price changes that necessitate its investors to remain vigilant. A massive convergence of unliquidated long positions can…
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has officially priced its initial public offering of 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC Stock) at $90 per share. The offering is expected to generate approximately $2.474 billion in net proceeds, with settlement scheduled for July 29, 2025. Strategy confirmed the capital will be used “for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital.” This announcement follows Strategy’s earlier disclosure last week regarding the STRC IPO, which initially outlined a 5 million share offering. The company ultimately expanded the offering size in…
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is making progress on his plan for the company to shed its inefficiencies. And that includes spiking several manufacturing projects. The semiconductor giant reported Thursday in its second-quarter earnings report that it will delay, and in some cases not move forward with, multiple manufacturing projects. Specifically, Intel said it was no longer going forward with its previously announced projects in Germany and Poland. Those projects included an assembly and testing facility in Poland and a chip factory in Germany. Both projects have been sitting in limbo since being suspended in 2024, shortly after being announced. The…
Counter to popular discourse, we argue that upgrades to Bitcoin — such as the BitVM, OP_CAT or OP_CTV — will stabilize Bitcoin consensus. By opening up new miner fees and reducing reliance on extractive pooling schemes, additions to Bitcoin will create network sustainability, push miners away from more dangerous forms of expressivity and help Bitcoin maintain its lead in stability without injecting rivalrous or centralizing forms of revenue. A healthy mining market is vital to the longevity of Bitcoin. Last year, amid low blockspace demand, Bitcoin’s biggest miners began to merge mine for extra fees. While exploration has its place,…
Openemi is a skilled writer and enthusiastic in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. The digital asset industry wasn’t his first choice, but he has remained absolutely pulled out since entering the space for over two years. Now, Openyemi prides itself on unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and creating unique works that share insights into the latest trends in the cryptocurrency world. Openemi saves his appeal to the Crypto Market. “Appearance” is a rather simple way to explain the analysis and interpretation of various price patterns and chart formation. But that doesn’t seem to be Openemi’s favorite part -…