Ledger

Custody

Canadian Exchange VirgoCX Taps Ledger Vault for Custody, Insurance Support

Canada-based crypto exchange VirgoCX has turned to enterprise infrastructure technology platform Ledger Vault to provide custody solutions for retail and institutional clients.

News  ·  11 May 2020
Bitcoin

The ‘Great Lockdown’ Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions

Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.

Business  ·  30 April 2020
DeFi

Coinbase Custody Doubles Down on DeFi Governance Options

Coinbase is making it easier for its Custody clients to vote their tokens on more DeFi protocols. New tools for Compound were announced Thursday.

Business  ·  16 April 2020
UK

Brexit Divorce Is Advertising Opportunity for Crypto Firms

As the United Kingdom left the European Union this week, the Paris-based hardware provider Ledger and Vienna-based exchange Bitpanda made their thoughts known on the theme of “Brexit.”

News  ·  2 February 2020
Regulation

Crypto Custody Provider Ledger Extends Reach in Asia With New Institutional Client

Ledger is partnering with dapp provider FLETA, offering legally compliant custody solutions as part of its push to expand in Asia.

Business  ·  23 January 2020
Insurance

Ledger’s Vault Scores $150 Million in Crypto Insurance From Lloyd’s Syndicate

The move is another sign that the insurance industry is gradually becoming comfortable writing coverage for digital assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2019
Security

Uphold Integrates Ledger Tools to Boost Crypto Storage Solution

Payments startup Uphold is implementing hardware and software from Ledger's Vault to improve its cold storage solution for investors.

Business  ·  13 May 2019
Investments

Samsung Invests $2.9 Million in Crypto Hardware Startup Ledger

Samsung has invested nearly $3 million in French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger.

Markets  ·  24 April 2019
Custody

Ledger and Nomura’s Crypto Custody Launch May Be Delayed to 2020

Ledger's crypto custody venture with Japanese bank Nomura may take longer than expected to launch, the startup's president said.

Business  ·  18 April 2019
BitGo

Bittrex-Backed Euro Stablecoin Can Be Staked for 8% Interest

A group of blockchain firms called Universal Protocol Alliance is launching a euro-pegged stablecoin that can be staked to earn annual returns.

Markets  ·  29 March 2019
Ledger

Ledger, Legacy Trust to Offer Institutional Custody of ERC-20 Tokens

Hardware wallet maker Ledger and Hong Kong-licensed Legacy Trust now provide custody for crypto assets including ethereum-based tokens.

Markets  ·  28 March 2019
BitGo

IBM Quietly Enters Crypto Custody Market With Tech Designed for Banks

IBM and Shuttle Holdings will launch a digital asset custody service this month for banks and enterprises that want to store crypto for their clients.

Business  ·  12 March 2019
Ledger

Ledger Crypto Wallet Goes Mobile With Bluetooth-Ready Nano X

Crypto wallet company Ledger debuted a new product Sunday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Markets  ·  7 January 2019
Exchanges

2018: A Record-Breaking Year for Crypto Exchange Hacks

The CEO of one of the largest crypto security companies recaps his takeaways from the year that was.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 December 2018
Wallets

Security Researchers Break Ledger Wallets With Simple Antennae

Calling themselves Wallet.Fail, three security researchers found ways to access crypto cold wallets in ways that weren't intended by their creators.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 December 2018