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Ledger Expands Crypto Accessibility, Security with U.S. Card Launch, Solana Edition Flex, Tangem Vulnerability Fix

Ledger, a global company focused on cryptocurrency hardware wallets, has recently announced three significant updates that underscore its commitment to enhancing user experience, security, and community engagement in the crypto ecosystem. These developments include the expansion of the Crypto Life (CL) Card to the United… Read More

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Announces Ethereum (ETH) Pectra Upgrade Support, Transaction Check Feature

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger continues to focus on setting the standard for security, user experience, and workplace innovation. Recent updates from Ledger highlight the cryptocurrency hardware wallet firm’s commitment to advancing Ethereum’s (ETH) ecosystem, enhancing transaction security, and redefining collaborative work environments. Through… Read More

Ledger Bitcoin App Integrates MuSig2 to Enhance Multisignature Technology

In a move toward enhancing Bitcoin self-custody, Ledger has integrated MuSig2, Bitcoin’s latest multisignature evolution, into version 2.4.0 of its Bitcoin app. This update marks the culmination of a journey that began with Taproot support, advanced through multisig and Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction (PSBT) capabilities,… Read More

Payments Fintech Mercuryo Introduces Spend, a Mastercard Crypto Debit Card

Global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo has launched Spend, a new crypto debit card powered by the Mastercard network. Available through Ledger Live, the app to “securely” manage crypto and NFTs, Ledger users can now “use the Spend debit card to make purchases using their digital… Read More

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger’s Co-Founder Released Following Kidnapping Incident in France

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, a French cryptocurrency hardware wallet company, was recently the victim of a kidnapping incident in central France. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that Balland was abducted on January 21 and held captive until his release on January 22, following a… Read More

Ledger Introduces Projects Focused on Enhancing Digital Assets Security

Ledger’s partnership at the recent ETHGlobal Hackathon in Bangkok showcased a range of projects that are reportedly focused on enhancing digital asset security. Participants developed solutions to improve developer tools, enhance user experience, and “explore new use cases” for Ledger’s hardware wallets. Standout projects included… Read More

Decentralized Exchange THORChain Enables Ledger Live Desktop Clients to Swap Digital Assets Across Blockchains

THORChain via SwapKit is now available in the swap section of Ledger Live Desktop. THORChain is a cross-chain decentralized exchange, enabling Ledger Live Desktop users to swap digital assets across different DLT / blockchain networks “without needing a centralized exchange.” This integration allows for a… Read More

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Introduces Update to Synchronize Digital Assets Accounts

France’s crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger says that it is sharply focused on maintaining a high level of security and privacy. Since launching the Ledger Live companion app, the French digital currency hardware wallet maker has continued to work on further improving the user experience… Read More

Digital Bank Revolut Joins Ledger Live as a Buy Provider

Ledger announced that Revolut, one of the world’s leading fintech solutions for digital payments, will join Ledger Live as a buy provider. This collaboration aims to further our mission of complete self-custody “for people’s financial assets and make buying crypto easier and more accessible than… Read More

Crypto Hardware Wallet Provider Ledger Explains Why Its Products Are 95% Open-Source

At Ledger, their mission is to make digital ownership easy to use without ever compromising on security or self-custody. Ledger says that it aims to “to deliver the best security architecture; resilient by design and without compromise, for individuals and enterprises.” Ledger points out that… Read More

Crypto Hardware Wallet Provider Ledger Teams Up with Best Buy to Serve US Clients

Ledger is pleased to announce the latest evolution in our partnership with Best Buy. Ledger customers now have the option “to buy a Ledger device online on Ledger.com and pick it up the same day in Best Buy stores across the US.” As a staple… Read More

Ledger Teams Up with Brink, a Bitcoin Research and Development Center

Ledger is pleased to announce its collaboration with Bitcoin research and development center, Brink. As part of this partnership, Ledger is “donating $5 to Brink for each Ledger Bitcoin hardware wallet sold.” The funds will be allocated to help “strengthen the Bitcoin network and developers… Read More

French Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger’s CEO Pascal Gauthier Introduces Stax Product

Pascal Gauthier, CEO at Ledger, says that the shipping of their new device, Ledger Stax, has begun for pre-order customers. Pascal Gauthier from Ledger notes in a blog post that the first pre-orders will be “shipped over the coming weeks, and new orders will be… Read More

Ethereum (ETH) Staking Now Supported via Ledger and Figment Partnership

The team at Figment is pleased to announce a continuation of our collaboration with Ledger, bringing Ethereum staking to the Ledger Live application. This collaboration gives ETH token holders “the ability to stake their Ethereum in increments of 32, directly through their Ledger devices.” The… Read More

Bitbond Announces Offering with NYALA for Issuers of Crypto Securities Under German Electronic Securities Act

Bitbond is working with NYALA for issuers of crypto securities (digital securities) under the German Electronic Securities Act. Combining Bitbond’s “bank-grade” tokenization infrastructure with NYALA’s BaFin-regulated Crypto Securities Registry services, their clients would aim to “benefit from a scalable issuance platform for bonds, certificates, and… Read More

Massive Ledger Security Event Impacted Numerous Crypto Apps, Industry Professional Provides Guidance for Securing Assets in Self-Custody

Jameson Lopp, co-founder and CTO at Casa, has shared key insights after the widely reported Ledger hack / security breach that appears to be impacting a large number of DeFi platforms and dApps, with some unconfirmed reports indicating major losses of crypto funds. Lopp, who… Read More

Ledger to Enable Tokenization as a Service, Partners with Bitbond, Tokeny, more

Ledger, best known for its hardware digital wallets, is now offering tokenization services via its enterprise division or turning assets into digital assets. In a blog post, Legder said it was “unlocking institutional opportunities” as more firms look to leverage distributed ledger technology to issue… Read More

Self-Custody of Digital Assets: Ledger CTO Explains How Their Devices Help with Securing Bitcoin Holdings

Charles Guillemet, CTO at Ledger, recently went over various options to implement Bitcoin governance strategies at the institutional level. As explained in a blog post, Ledger devices are extremely useful “for letting users self-custody their Bitcoin.”  Guillemet also comments on what might be useful if… Read More

Komainu Registers Crypto Services with UK FCA

Komainu, a digital asset platform for institutions, says it is now registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and will provide a custodial wallet service for clients.  Komainu must adhere to AML/KYC rules. Komainu will offer crypto-custody services in the UK, including collateral management… Read More

Digital Assets, Staking: Ledger Introduces “Earn” Feature to Stake Crypto-Assets, Generate Returns While Maintaining Self Custody of Funds

Ledger recently announced that the ‘Earn’ section is now available to all their users on Ledger Live Desktop. Ledger noted in a blog post that the mobile app will follow soon. As explained in the update from Ledger, the ‘Earn’ section of the Ledger Live… Read More

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