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Nexo Secures Preliminary VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Lending and Brokerage Services in Dubai
6.3.2024
On Tuesday, Nexo announced its Dubai entity, Nexo DWTC, had secured preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to engage in virtual asset lending, borrowing, and broker-dealer activities within the UAE’s most populous city. Nexo Gains Initial VARA...
Singapore High Court Mandates Hodlnaut Liquidation, Sets Stage for 17,000 Customer Reimbursements
14.11.2023
In a dramatic culmination to a turbulent period for Hodlnaut, the Singapore High Court has ordered the crypto lender’s liquidation, tasked with the daunting goal of reimbursing its 17,000 customers. The judicial decree follows Hodlnaut’s entanglement with the fallout of Terra’s...
Celsius Bankruptcy Saga Nears Closure as Court Approves Restructuring Plan
9.11.2023
In a pivotal moment for Celsius Network LLC and its affiliates, the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has issued a confirmation order for the modified joint Chapter 11 Plan of the crypto lender. The approval sets the stage for a significant overhaul following the tumultuous financial...
Judge Urges for SEC Decision on Planned Celsius Restart as Crypto Miner
1.11.2023
America’s securities regulator has been urged to decide if it will approve a plan to transform Celsius Network into a bitcoin mining firm. The proposal seeks to repay customers of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender with both crypto assets and stock in a new publicly traded mining entity. New York...
Blockfi CEO Blames FTX and Alameda Collapse for Firm’s Bankruptcy
14.10.2023
Blockfi CEO Zac Prince testified Friday that the downfall of FTX contributed to his company’s bankruptcy. Prince appeared as a government witness in the fraud trial of former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Blockfi’s Prince: Loans Wouldn’t Be Approved Knowing Alameda Used...
CFTC Sues Former CEO of Crypto Lender Voyager for Fraud
14.10.2023
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged the former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital with fraud. The regulator accused Stephen Ehrlich and the company of luring investors with promises of high-yield returns while breaking derivatives rules. Ehrlich was also...
Australia-Based Crypto Lender Sentenced for False Credit License Claims
21.8.2023
The Australian securities regulator recently revealed that the crypto lending platform Helio pleaded guilty to the allegation of falsely claiming to be a holder of the Australian Credit License (ACL). For admitting to committing the offense, Helio is said to have entered...
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky’s Bail Set at $40 Million, Travel Restricted Amid Fraud Charges
14.7.2023
Just before the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius was charged by three U.S. federal regulators — the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — its former CEO, Alexander Mashinsky, was arrested on fraud charges...
FTC Slaps Crypto Lender Celsius With $4.7B Fine for Deceiving Consumers and Mismanaging Deposits
13.7.2023
On Thursday, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing the insolvent crypto lender Celsius, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) divulged a settlement with the firm and imposed a $4.7 billion fine for “duping consumers.” Nevertheless, the penalty will be deferred to enable...
Solana-Based Crypto Lending Platform Jet Pivots to Fixed-Rate Term Lending
22.6.2023
The project's new model uses an order book to match borrowers and lenders, relying on a market-based mechanism to set interest rates
Token Sale Ahead: Celsius to Convert Customer ‘Altcoins’ to BTC and ETH
16.6.2023
Amid the regulatory crackdown in the United States, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has announced that all of its customers’ “altcoins” will be converted to bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). Over $215 million worth of coins such as CEL, ADA, LINK, LTC, and others will...
Blockfi Announces Self-Liquidation Plan After Failed Attempts to Sell Company
16.5.2023
The now-defunct crypto lender Blockfi has recently filed a court document outlining its plans to liquidate the company. The firm has come to the realization that selling the company would not be beneficial to its creditors. As a result, Blockfi has decided to take matters into its own hands...
Voyager Digital Provides Update on Reimbursement Plan for Creditors
6.5.2023
Following Binance’s withdrawal from the Voyager Digital deal on April 25, the now-defunct crypto lender has recently informed creditors that they can expect to receive their initial cash and crypto distributions “within the next few weeks.” This update comes nine days after...
FTX seeks to claw back $4B from Genesis in a battle of the bankrupt
4.5.2023
The bankrupt crypto exchange wants to recoup billions from the bankrupt crypto lender claiming it was “instrumental” to FTX’s “fraudulent” business model
Gemini ‘supportive’ of Genesis mediation, but frustrated over pacing
1.5.2023
Genesis is starting a 30-day meditation with its key creditors as its bankruptcy proceedings are close to hitting the four-month mark
Binance US Pulls the Plug: Voyager Purchase Deal Falls Through
25.4.2023
According to the now-defunct crypto lender Voyager, Binance US sent a letter to the company “terminating the asset purchase agreement.” While the announcement was “disappointing” for Voyager, the firm maintained that its customers would still be receiving their cash...
Voyager's $1B deal with Binance.US moves forward after deal with Feds
20.4.2023
The bankrupt crypto lender struck a deal with the U.S. government and its $1 billion sale of cryptocurrencies to Binance.US has moved forward
BlockFi to provide over $100K in refunds to California clients
28.3.2023
At least 111 BlockFi borrowers had continued repaying loans between Nov. 11 and Nov. 22, even though they didn't need to, according to court documents
Crypto Lender Celsius to Be Acquired by Novawulf, Exiting Chapter 11
16.2.2023
Crypto lender Celsius’ committee of unsecured creditors has chosen the digital asset investment firm Novawulf Digital Management to sponsor the company’s reorganization plan, according to a statement published on Wednesday. The proposed agreement would enable Celsius to exit...
Report: Paypal Puts Stablecoin Plans on Hold as US Regulators Crack Down on Crypto Industry
11.2.2023
During the first week of 2023, payment service giant Paypal said it was exploring the launch of a stablecoin. At the time, an executive at Paypal stated that if the company moved forward, it would work closely with financial regulators. However, on Feb. 10, a source noted that Paypal has put...