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Former execs of crypto lender Cred cop to wire fraud
14.5.2025
Two former executives of the bankrupt crypto lending service Cred have pleaded guilty to wire fraud connected to the company’s collapse.Former Cred CEO Daniel Schatt and chief financial officer Joseph Podulka admitted to wire fraud as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, according to a...
DeFi lender Aave reaches $40B in value locked onchain
13.5.2025
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has reached a new record of funds onchain, according to data from DefiLlama.In an X post, Aave said it topped $40.3 billion in total value locked (TVL) on May 12. Onchain data reveals that Aave v3, the latest version of the protocol,...
Pump.fun launches lending platform to finance memecoin buys
2.4.2025
Pump.fun is launching a lending platform to enable users to buy memecoins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with borrowed cryptocurrency, the Solana-based memecoin launchpad said. Dubbed Pump.Fi, the onchain lending protocol provides “immediate… financing for [any] digital...
DeFi lender Nostra pauses borrowing after price feed error
24.3.2025
Nostra, a lending protocol on Starknet, has paused borrowing for two liquid staking tokens after identifying a “critical issue” with its price feeds, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol said. On March 24, errors in Nostra’s price feed inflated the reported prices...
DeFi lender Nostra pauses borrowing after price feed error
24.3.2025
Nostra, a lending protocol on Starknet, has paused borrowing for two liquid staking tokens after identifying a “critical issue” with its price feeds, the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol said. On March 24, errors in Nostra’s price feed inflated the reported prices...
Second Largest Spanish Lender BBVA Announces BTC and ETH Trading Services Platform
12.3.2025
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second-largest lending institution in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has announced the integration of crypto into an upcoming platform as part of its service offering. The development comes as the bank received approval from the country’s...
Sixth Street backs blockchain lender Figure with $200M investment
27.2.2025
Sixth Street, a $100-billion investment manager, is increasingly focused on consumer-oriented fintech solutions
Sixth Street backs blockchain lender Figure with $200M investment
27.2.2025
Sixth Street, a $100-billion investment manager, is increasingly focused on consumer-oriented fintech solutions
Sixth Street backs blockchain lender Figure with $200M investment
27.2.2025
Sixth Street, a $100-billion investment manager, is increasingly focused on consumer-oriented fintech solutions
Bitcoin Staking Platform Core Joins Crypto Lender Maple and Custodians BitGo, Copper, Hex Trust
18.2.2025
The ability to earn yield on bitcoin and potentially unleash a new wave of liquidity into the DeFi ecosystem has become a hot topic of late
SALT Lending: What to Look for in a Bitcoin-Backed Lender
10.2.2025
As Bitcoin’s influence continues to expand, its value as collateral is becoming increasingly recognized. It is no longer seen as just a speculative investment or a store of value, Bitcoin has emerged as a versatile asset that allows holders to leverage their wealth in ways once reserved for...
Crypto Lender Nexo Introduces $5,000 Minimum Limit to Focus on Wealthy Clients
22.1.2025
The firm said the move strengthens its commitment to long-term HODLers and wealth builders through white-glove customer care and tailored products
Crypto Bank Sygnum Gets Unicorn Status With $58M Round
14.1.2025
The Zug and Singapore-based lender closed the oversubscribed "strategic growth round," which was led by BTC-focused venture capital firm Fulgar Ventures
Crypto lender Polter Finance halts operations after $12M hack
18.11.2024
Polter Finance has suffered a $12 million flash loan hack, with the platform investigating stolen funds linked to Binance wallets and offering impunity to the attacker
Crypto lender Polter Finance halts operations after $12M hack
18.11.2024
Polter Finance suffered a $12 million flash loan hack and is now investigating stolen funds linked to Binance wallets and offering to negotiate with the attacker
Crypto lender Polter Finance halts operations after $12M hack
18.11.2024
Polter Finance suffered a $12 million flash loan hack and is now investigating stolen funds linked to Binance wallets and offering to negotiate with the attacker
Crypto lender Polter Finance halts operations after $12M hack
18.11.2024
Polter Finance suffered a $12 million flash loan hack and is now investigating stolen funds linked to Binance wallets and offering to negotiate with the attacker
Crypto lender Shezmu recovers hacked funds through negotiation
21.9.2024
Shezmu recovers nearly $5 million in stolen crypto through negotiations with the hacker, agreeing to a higher bounty. Meanwhile, WazirX struggles with unresolved losses
DeFi Lender Sky Ratifies Plan to Offboard Wrapped Bitcoin, Due to Sun Concerns
19.9.2024
The matter has been closely followed in crypto markets, since the Sky platform has $200 million of loans collateralized by the token, and since WBTC is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with nearly $10 billion outstanding
Crypto platform resumes UK registrations after 10-month FCA compliance pause
3.9.2024
The crypto lending platform took the 10-month pause to realign its onboarding process with the FCA's guidelines oriented towards investor protection