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Hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, has raised an additional $108 million in funding for its Series C round, bringing its total raised in 2021 to $385 million. The French startup’s high-security wallets protect crypto assets by storing private keys on the device, and it estimates its hardware secures 20% of cryptocurrencies and 30% of NFTs worldwide. The latest product, the Ledger Stax, is designed to manage NFT collections and features an E Ink display. While a data breach in 2020 led to phishing campaigns, Ledger continues to be a top choice for secure crypto asset storage.

This news report covers the current situation in Ukraine as Russia seeks to re-take the city of Kupiansk and encircle the key city of Bakhmut. The report includes details on the evacuation orders issued by Ukraine’s authorities, as well as updates on the military operations being carried out by both sides. Additionally, the report covers the warning issued by Ukraine about a potential major new offensive by Russia and the accusations exchanged between the two countries regarding border incidents.