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High-risk DeFi loans surge after US election as crypto market rallies
8.11.2024
High-risk DeFi loans have soared since the US elections, just months after Curve’s founder was liquidated for over $100 million
California revokes BlockFi’s lending license 2 years after bankruptcy
8.11.2024
Bankrupt and now defunct BlockFi has entered into a settlement agreeing to the license revocation and to cease unsafe practices
Ledn’s Lending Leap: Record $1.67 Billion in Loans Signals Institutional Confidence in Digital Assets
23.10.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $258.7 million in retail loans and $1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $506...
'High-Risk' Crypto Loans Surge to a Two-Year High of $55M
18.10.2024
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
IMF pressures El Salvador to overhaul Bitcoin regulations
3.10.2024
According to the International Monetary Fund, El Salvador has a 3% annual GDP growth rate and roughly $144 million in outstanding loans
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
Flash Loan Exploits: Understanding the Risks and Prevention Methods
14.9.2024
Introduction to Flash Loans Flash loans have become a prominent feature in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, offering an innovative […]
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Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO
30.8.2024
Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity
Bitcoin collateralized loans can accelerate capital velocity: Ledn CEO
30.8.2024
Sprawling bureaucracies, inefficient processes, and fax machine-era technology have hampered economic development and capital velocity
JPMorgan Strategist Predicts US Liquidity to Contract as Temporary Boosts Fade
28.8.2024
JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou has discussed recent changes in the U.S. M2 money supply, noting a temporary rebound following a decline in April. He expects U.S. liquidity to contract again, similar to 2022, influenced by the Fed’s ongoing quantitative tightening (QT) and slower bank...
Crypto Fund Settles With NFA Over $2.5M Bitcoin Loan
21.8.2024
Cryptocurrency fund Ikigai Strategic Partners has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the National Futures Association (NFA) following allegations of an illicit bitcoin loan, according to an Aug. 20 decision by an NFA hearing panel. The fine addresses the fallout from the industry-wide liquidity...
Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Launches Flexible Crypto Collateralized Loans
14.8.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest Brazil-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a loan product allowing users to receive credit in Brazilian reais secured by crypto collateral. The credits will be limited to 30% of the total held in crypto in the exchange, and liquidations will not...
Metaplanet Arranges Loan to Buy $6.8M of BTC
8.8.2024
The Japanese company announced its plan to adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against the volatility of the yen in May
Whales prepare for next altcoin rally, DeFi is ‘waking up’ — Finance Redefined
5.8.2024
Crypto whales are positioning themselves for the next “altcoin season,” while DeFi loans are seeing a resurgence back to 2022 highs
Crypto Lender Ledn Processes Over $1 Billion Loans in First Half of 2024
2.8.2024
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise...
Crypto Lender Ledn Handed Out $1.16B Worth of Loans in First Half of 2024
1.8.2024
The platform witnessed a 29.8% jump in retail lending between the first and second quarters
DeFi is ‘waking up again’ — Active loans return to 2022 levels
1.8.2024
DeFi lending and total value locked is recovering, but many related tokens are still at bear market lows
DeFi is ‘waking up again’ — Active loans return to 2022 levels
1.8.2024
DeFi lending and total value locked are recovering, but many related tokens are still at bear market lows
Fake ‘professors’ use phoney loans to trick victims in latest crypto scam
17.7.2024
The scam often starts on a Facebook ad where those interested click the link and are met with a “Letter from the Professor” or “Letter from the Dean” on the company website