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Celsius Still in Hotspot Despite Repayments and Is ‘Likely Deeply Insolvent,’ Regulator Claims
13.7.2022
Crypto turmoil (yes, you guessed it) continues – and one of its key protagonists, the troubled crypto lender Celsius (CEL) remains…well...troubled.
Despite recent attempts to pay off its debts in an apparent bid to get its hands on locked-in collateral, in the United States, the Vermont Department...
California regulator investigating crypto interest accounts
13.7.2022
The regulator also said in its view that certain crypto interest account providers were providing unregistered securities, such as BlockFi and Voyager
California Is Investigating ‘Multiple’ Crypto Lending Companies
12.7.2022
The state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is looking at whether firms that have suspended customer withdrawals and transfers have violated its laws
A16z, Variant Lead $18M Round for Lending Protocol Morpho Labs
12.7.2022
The protocol enhances existing lending protocols like Compound and Aave with peer-to-peer liquidity
3AC co-founder returns to Twitter, blames liquidators for "baiting"
12.7.2022
The tweet attracted wild reactions from the community with several accusing the co-founder of playing the blame game while his whereabouts are unknown
Celsius Debt Now Down to Around USD 120M After Aave, Compound Repayments
12.7.2022
Troubled crypto lender Celsius (CEL) appears to have no intention of being frozen out of the crypto world – and is continuing to take action to avoid possible insolvency as it has been hurriedly repaying the debts it owes.
Blockchain analytics data shows that Celsius has recently repaid some...
Voyager can't guarantee all customers will receive their crypto under proposed recovery plan
11.7.2022
The crypto lending firm said that the exact amount reimbursed to users will “depend on what happens in the restructuring process and the recovery of 3AC assets."
Three Arrows Founders in Hiding, Voyager's Unknowns, Vauld's 'Breathing Space' + More News
11.7.2022
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Tether Liquidates Celsius Bitcoin Loan — ‘Position Has Been Liquidated With No Losses’ to the Company
9.7.2022
On July 8, 2022, the company behind the largest stablecoin in the world, Tether, revealed that the firm liquidated a loan made to the crypto lender Celsius, and the liquidation caused “no losses to Tether.” According to the stablecoin issuer, the bitcoin loan to Celsius...
Finance Redefined: UK government explores DeFi with a focus on staking and lending
8.7.2022
Majority of the top-100 DeFi tokens broke out of three week long bearish phase and registered double digit gains over the past week
Keyfi Founder Sues Celsius — Says Crypto Lender’s Entire Portfolio Had ‘Naked Exposure to the Market’
8.7.2022
On July 7, 2022, the pseudonymous non-fungible token (NFT) collector known as “0xb1” published a Twitter thread that discusses the collector’s true identity and his relationship with the crypto lending firm Celsius. According to 0xb1, otherwise known as Jason Stone, his team...
DeFi protocol Porter Finance shuts down bond issuance platform after just one month
6.7.2022
The firm cited better interest rates from traditional finance loans and regulatory risks in mulling the bond platform
DeFi is ‘Designed to Avoid This Bullshit,’ Compound Founder Says About Crypto Bailouts
6.7.2022
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols “don’t need to get bailed out,” and were “designed specifically to avoid this bullshit,” the founder of DeFi protocol Compound (COMP), Robert Leshner, has said.
Discussing the troubles currently faced by centralized crypto lenders like Celsius (CEL), Voyager...
Ethereum DeFi Service Porter Finance Shutters Bond Platform, Citing Lack of 'Lending Demand'
6.7.2022
The venture capital-backed Porter Finance said the lack of “institutional fixed income DeFi adoption” drove its decision
Virginia county Fairfax commits $35M to Van Eck crypto lending fund
6.7.2022
Fairfax County continues its cryptocurrency investment endeavors through VanEck crypto lending fund, exploring the world of yield farming through the asset manager
Crypto Lender Nexo Moves Forward With Plan to Acquire Troubled Rival Vauld
6.7.2022
Leading cryptocurrency lender Nexo has offered to buy distressed competitor Vauld, which halted operations in the face of financial difficulties. The proposal comes after the Singapore-based company said it was exploring restructuring options. Nexo Secures Exclusive Agreement to Explore...
Troubled Vauld May Be Acquired and Come Under ‘Nexo Umbrella’
5.7.2022
Singapore-based crypto lender Vauld may get acquired by major crypto lender Nexo (NEXO).
The news was announced by Vauld CEO Darshan Bathija today, stating that the exchange has signed “an indicative term sheet” with Nexo to buy “up to 100% of Vauld.”
The CEO added that,
“The completion of this...
Crypto Lender Vauld Suspends Withdrawals, Company Is Discussing ‘Restructuring Options’ With Advisors
4.7.2022
On July 4, the crypto lending company Vauld announced it suspended withdrawals, trading, and deposits after disclosing the firm is “facing challenges.” While not naming any specific companies, the Singapore-based cryptocurrency lending platform and exchange mentioned “financial...
Lending Platform Vauld Looks to Restructure Amid Crypto Downturn, Suspends Transactions
4.7.2022
Singapore-based lender Vauld has suspended all withdrawals, trading and deposits on its platform as it looks at restructuring options
Keys lost in the Vauld: Singapore crypto exchange freezes withdrawals
4.7.2022
Not your keys, not your coins. Crypto CeFi lender Vauld has suspended "all withdrawals, trading and deposits."