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FOMO will drive crypto adoption in 2022, says BlockFi co-founder
21.12.2021
BlockFi co-founder expects that upwards price action, new talent and regulatory clarity would create a bubbling FOMO atmosphere for crypto adoption in 2022
Crypto FOMO Will Be Huge Investment Driver, Regulatory Clarity Expected in 2022, Says Blockfi Executive
20.12.2021
An executive with Blockfi says that “this year has been a huge year for mainstream consumer demand into crypto.” Noting that fear of missing out (FOMO) will be a huge driver for investors, the executive expects some regulatory clarity next year. Crypto FOMO Will Drive Investments...
Survey says crypto popular holiday gift for Americans — NFTs not so much
7.12.2021
Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ether lead the list as the most popular cryptocurrencies Americans plan to gift during the holiday season
BlockFi Ends Fee Withdrawals, 'NFT' is Word of the Year + More News
25.11.2021
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Blockchain Industry to Surpass $67 Billion by 2027: Fintech Report Names 2021’s Most Influential Blockchain Companies
17.11.2021
Financial technology (fintech) has exploded during the last two years and cryptocurrency and blockchain firms have bolstered the billion-dollar industry. A recently published study by Utility Bidder indicates that the industry is predicted to surpass $382 billion by 2027. Moreover, fintech firms...
Crypto Gift Plans, Bitcoin Goes Baseball, SEC vs. BlockFi + More news
17.11.2021
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BREAKING: BlockFi files for physically-backed Bitcoin ETF
8.11.2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission is scheduled to rule on another spot Bitcoin ETF application from VanEck by Nov. 14
BlockFi partners with Neuberger Berman to launch crypto ETFs
25.10.2021
"We are witnessing a significant shift in investor sentiment towards digital assets, and we believe that digital assets should be considered in modern portfolios," said Greg Collett, president of the joint venture
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
Bitcoin rewards triggered shopping frenzy for cardholders: BlockFi data
13.10.2021
Owners of the Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards card amassed over 124 BTC collectively over 90 days, BlockFi data shows
BlockFi board of directors replaces 'Crypto Dad' after four months
1.9.2021
“I’m looking forward to continuing to advise this impressive group of leaders, as they work to bridge the worlds of traditional finance and blockchain technology,” said Christopher Giancarlo
BlockFi faces regulatory heat, a sign of possible crypto lending regulations?
1.8.2021
The crypto lending giant BlockFi is facing regulatory scrutiny from a handful of states in America ahead of a proposed public listing
Kentucky Regulators Crack Down on Blockfi Interest-Bearing Accounts
31.7.2021
The crypto lender Blockfi is now dealing with regulators from five states as Kentucky has joined the fray against the firm’s Blockfi Interest Accounts (BIAs). On July 30, Blockfi shared a statement on Twitter that explained the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has sent...
New Jersey’s Order Against Blockfi Extended, Vermont Issues Notice to Crypto Lender
29.7.2021
On July 28, Zac Prince, the CEO of crypto finance firm Blockfi, explained that the company has been “engaged in a productive discourse” with U.S. regulators. Prince further said the New Jersey Bureau of Securities had extended the state’s previous order to September 2. Meanwhile...
Bitcoin Rewards Firm Lolli Raises $10M in Funding Led by Acrew Capital, Social Media Moguls
29.7.2021
The bitcoin rewards platform Lolli has announced the company has closed a $10 million Series A funding round on Wednesday. Lolli says the new financing will help the firm expand, hire and develop new partnerships. Lolli Raises $10 Million The New York-based Lolli has raised $10 million from...
BlockFi Fights Regulatory Fire in 3 US States; Reportedly Wants to Go Public
23.7.2021
Source: A screenshot, Instagram/blockfi
More state regulators are beginning to follow suit with New Jersey after the state Attorney General last week was reported to have served BlockFi, a leading American crypto lending firm, with a cease and desist order: Alabama and Texas have dished out similar...
Texas and Alabama Regulators Crackdown on Blockfi’s Interest Bearing Account Product
23.7.2021
Fresh off the heels of Blockfi’s issues with the ​​New Jersey Bureau of Securities, the company is now having problems in the state of Alabama. The director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC), Joseph Borg, explained on July 21 that he issued a show cause to the firm. Borg...
Texas alleges that BlockFi is offering unregistered securities
22.7.2021
The state's financial regulator join its counterparts in New Jersey and Alabama in taking action against the crypto lending platform
BlockFi's Battle, 'Transitory' ECB, Hot Q2, EIP-1559 NFTs + More News
22.7.2021
Zac Prince, CEO and Co-founder of BlockFi. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bitcoin Archives
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Alabama regulators accuse BlockFi of offering unregistered securities
22.7.2021
BlockFi continues rejecting securities regulators’ allegations that its Interest Accounts are unregistered securities