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TrueFi's $4M Bad Debt in Limbo Shows Risk of Crypto Lending Without Collateral
13.10.2022
Decentralized lending protocol TrueFi’s experience with loan defaults reveals its recourse for recovering bad debts: old-school solutions that can be time-sapping and costly, such as taking borrowers to court
Report: UK Gold Dealer Sold Out of Bullion After Pound’s Record Fall Causes Demand to Skyrocket
4.10.2022
The United Kingdom-based gold dealer, Ash Kundra, has claimed that he recently ran out of gold coins and bars after the demand for the precious metal skyrocketed. The pound’s plunge to a record low versus the dollar, as well as the turmoil in financial markets, is said to be the cause of...
Celsius Creditors Move to Subpoena Lending Firm Equities First for $439M Collateral Repayment
30.9.2022
Celsius said that Equities First still owes its $439 million
Compound Treasury to let institutions use digital assets as collateral when borrowing USD or USDC
14.9.2022
Accredited institutions can borrow USD OR USDC starting at 6% APR, according to the company
Chinese municipal bank issues first-ever digital yuan loan using intellectual property as collateral
3.8.2022
The unnamed recipient of the loan said the e-CNY transaction was fast and efficient; they received an equivalent of 500,000 CNY, which was $74,020 at the time of publication
Aave DAO Approves the Launch of a Collateral-Backed Stablecoin Called GHO
1.8.2022
On Sunday, the non-custodial market protocol Aave announced that the Aave DAO has approved a new stablecoin for the ecosystem called “GHO.” Aave Companies proposed the stablecoin during the first week of July and the collateral-backed stablecoin will be pegged to the U.S....
Two Soccer Teams Transfer a South American Player Using USDC, But There’s Collateral Damage
29.7.2022
The news was hailed as a historic event for South American football, but it could bring unexpected consequences for Argentinian club Banfield, amid local FX restrictions
US State Regulator Warns About Crypto Interest-Bearing Accounts Amid Market Downturn
25.7.2022
The financial regulator of the U.S. state of Arizona has warned investors about crypto interest-bearing accounts. “Some companies may materially overstate the degree to which their collateral practices protect their ability to pay investors the stated return,” the regulator said....
BlockFi Has Stopped Accepting GBTC as Collateral: Report
12.7.2022
The company's exposure to the Grayscale Trust is now minimal, says CEO Zac Prince
100-Year-Old Pennsylvania-Based Bank Approved to Leverage Makerdao’s Stablecoin Vault
11.7.2022
Makerdao, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that issues the stablecoin DAI, approved a governance vote that provides “collateral integration from a U.S.-based bank.” The Makerdao governance vote passed by a majority vote of more than 87%, and it allows the U.S. financial...
Celsius Reclaims $172M Collateral From Aave, Compound
11.7.2022
The liquidity-strapped crypto lender's loan from the DeFi protocols reduced to $140 million from $235 million since last Friday
NFTs Are Now Collateral for Secured Loans. Are You Legally Protected?
11.7.2022
Repossessing used cars is one thing, but a lender may find it hard to know the right jurisdiction to lay claim to a Bored Ape owned by “MoonBoiBallz99.”
Celsius Pivots Toward Paying Off Aave, Compound Debt, With $950M Collateral as Prize
8.7.2022
The troubled crypto lender Celsius paid down a $258 million debt on the decentralized lending protocols Aave and Compound – possibly in an attempt to reclaim collateral it had posted as guarantees. A day earlier, Celsius used a debt-paydown to reclaim collateral on the Maker protocol
Celsius moved $529M worth of wBTC to FTX exchange: Should we be worried?
8.7.2022
The crypto community is concerned that the transfer could lead to the dumping of more than $500 million Bitcoin into the market
Celsius Pays Off Maker Loan, Freeing Up $440M of Collateral
7.7.2022
The troubled crypto lender paid down the remaining $41 million of a loan on the decentralized lending protocol Maker, prompting the release of $440 million collateral that had been held as collateral
Zimbabwe Central Bank: Gold Coin Sales to Commence in Late July
7.7.2022
Starting on July 25, the Zimbabwean public will be able to buy and hold gold coins which weigh one troy ounce each. In addition to their use as an alternative store of value, the central bank says the coins can be traded and used as “security for loans and credit facilities.” Coins...
Celsius Repays $183M on DeFi Exchange Maker, Gets Back Collateral, Blockchain Data Shows
6.7.2022
The troubled crypto lender paid down $183 million of its debt to the decentralized exchange Maker, blockchain data shows, possibly in a bid to recover bitcoin-linked collateral that otherwise would remain trapped
USDD Continues to Trade for Under $1 — Tron DAO Reserve Insists Stablecoin Has Not Depegged
21.6.2022
Since June 12, 2022, the Tron-based stablecoin USDD has remained below a U.S. dollar in value. On Monday, USDD had a 24-hour trading range of around $0.943 to $0.966 per unit and the day prior on June 19, USDD saw an all-time low at $0.928 per unit. Despite being below the U.S. dollar parity,...
Report: Celsius Hires Citigroup to Help the Startup Find ‘Potential Financing’
16.6.2022
According to “two people familiar with the matter,” the cryptocurrency lending company Celsius is working with the financial giant Citigroup in order to get advice on how to handle the firm’s financial hardship. The sources note that Citigroup was hired by Celsius to help...
Microstrategy Debunks Margin Call Rumor — Says Bitcoin Liquidation Unnecessary Even if BTC Falls Below $3,562
16.6.2022
The CEO of the Nasdaq-listed software company Microstrategy has debunked the rumor that his company is facing a margin call for a bitcoin-backed loan and will be forced to sell some coins. If the price of the cryptocurrency “falls below $3,562 the company could post some other...