Headline: Crypto Rebounds as Ledger Targets NYC IPO; Asia Tech Rallies, FAA Curbs Disrupt Private Jet Travel
Introduction: Digital assets staged a measured recovery despite ongoing fund outflows, while Asia’s equity benchmarks advanced on a tech-led rebound. In parallel, regulators, corporate plans, and macro forces—from AI-driven job risk in the UK to flight restrictions in the U.S.—shaped market sentiment across sectors.
Ledger, the hardware wallet maker, is preparing for a potential New York IPO as it underscores its role in safeguarding more than $100 billion in digital assets. The move comes amid a reported $2.2 billion surge in crypto theft this year and follows the company’s claim of triple-digit revenues. In markets, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded around $1.2 billion in weekly outflows, yet Bitcoin still edged 4.4% higher, hinting at resilient spot demand. Solana-focused ETFs attracted approximately $137 million, while traders pushed select altcoins higher: Dogecoin climbed 5.2% after clearing resistance near $0.18, with eyes on $0.19, and XRP advanced 6.2% to about $2.40 on ETF-related interest and institutional flows, with $2.39 flagged as a key support toward a potential $2.50 test.
Equities across Asia strengthened as AI-related volatility eased and investors revisited tech valuations. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI led gains, whereas China lagged despite fresh inflation data. In the UK, employers are weighing price increases amid inflation concerns as AI puts roughly one in six roles at risk, and higher taxes threaten hiring appetite. Elsewhere, the U.S. aviation landscape saw disruption as the FAA restricted private jet operations at a dozen airports, contributing to more than 2,200 flight cancellations and pressuring luxury travel names.
Key Points: – Ledger explores a New York IPO, citing triple-digit revenues and $100B+ in digital assets secured. – Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $1.2B in weekly outflows, while BTC still rebounded about 4.4%. – Solana ETFs attracted around $137M in inflows, signaling continued institutional interest. – Dogecoin rose 5.2% above $0.18; XRP gained 6.2% to near $2.40 on ETF and institutional flows. – Nikkei and KOSPI rallied on a tech rebound; China equities underperformed. – FAA restrictions grounded private jets at 12 airports, driving 2,200+ cancellations and weighing on luxury travel stocks.
