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Crypto lender Delio warns normal operations in jeopardy after asset seizures
24.7.2023
The South Korean crypto lender has had to halt certain interest payments amid a recent investigation resulting in the company and its customers' assets being seized
Binance Labs Pours $10 Million into Cross-Chain DeFi Lender, Radiant Capital
21.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance’s venture capital arm – Binance Labs – has invested $10 million in Radiant Capital, a marketplace for providing liquidity and borrowing cross-chain assets.
Announced Thursday, the strategic funding round will help Radiant build new technologies and product development...
Binance Labs Invests $10M in DeFi Lender Radiant, RDNT Jumps 10%
20.7.2023
The protocol was built on the architecture of LayerZero, which raised $120 million at a $3 billion valuation earlier this year
Ripple Court Ruling Unlikely to Impact Celsius Wind-Up, Crypto Lender’s Counsel Says
18.7.2023
Crypto securities ruling could impact pricing of CEL token but won’t affect restructuring plans, the counsel said
DeFi Lender MarginFi Fuels Growth With Loyalty Points, Spurring Talk of ‘Solana Renaissance’
14.7.2023
MarginFi has doubled its user base in two weeks after unveiling a loyalty points program that some believe will lead to a token airdrop
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky’s Bail Set at $40 Million, Travel Restricted Amid Fraud Charges
14.7.2023
Just before the now-defunct crypto lender Celsius was charged by three U.S. federal regulators — the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — its former CEO, Alexander Mashinsky, was arrested on fraud charges...
Crypto lender Geist Finance shuts down permanently over Multichain hack
14.7.2023
The $29 million TVL lending platform is shutting down because its oracles are misreporting Multichain token values after the exploit
Celsius Reorganization Not Affected by $4.7B Settlement With U.S., Bankrupt Crypto Lender Says
13.7.2023
That includes customer recoveries, the bankruptcy crypto lender said Thursday
FTC Slaps Crypto Lender Celsius With $4.7B Fine for Deceiving Consumers and Mismanaging Deposits
13.7.2023
On Thursday, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing the insolvent crypto lender Celsius, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) divulged a settlement with the firm and imposed a $4.7 billion fine for “duping consumers.” Nevertheless, the penalty will be deferred to enable...
SEC Sues Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius, Alleges Misrepresentation of Customer Count and Risky Practices
13.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against the now-defunct cryptocurrency lender, Celsius. The suit, filed Thursday, also names former CEO Alexander “Alex” Mashinsky as a defendant. Both he and the company stand accused of falsely promising investors a safe...
Celsius Network's Alex Mashinsky Arrested as U.S. Authorities Sue Bankrupt Crypto Lender
13.7.2023
The former CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network Ltd., Alex Mashinsky, has been charged with fraud by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and sued by three regulatory agencies over the company's collapse.
Apart from the DoJ, Celsius and Mashinsky are also facing a barrage of lawsuits...
NFT Lender Gondi Goes Live, Raises $5.3M Round Led by Hack.vc
11.7.2023
Developer Florida Street's seed round features Hack.vc, Foundation Capital, Dragonfly Capital, Pantera Capital, 6th Man Ventures and others
Regulatory Investigation Targets South Korean Crypto Lender Delio
3.7.2023
South Korea-based Delio is currently under scrutiny as the country's Financial Services Commission (FSC) investigates the crypto lending firm for alleged fraud, embezzlement, and breach of trust.
According to reports from local news outlet Digital Asset, the investigation sprouts from Delio's...
Singapore Court Set to Decide Fate of Crypto Lender Hodlnaut in August Hearing
22.6.2023
A court in Singapore is poised to make a crucial decision about the future of crypto lender Hodlnaut during an upcoming hearing scheduled for August 7, a recent filing has revealed.
The decision stakeholders now are waiting for the court to make is on whether Hodlnaut will be dissolved, or if...
Solana-Based Crypto Lending Platform Jet Pivots to Fixed-Rate Term Lending
22.6.2023
The project's new model uses an order book to match borrowers and lenders, relying on a market-based mechanism to set interest rates
Deutsche Bank Applies for License to Offer Crypto Custody Service
20.6.2023
Deutsche Bank, the largest bank in Germany, is seeking regulatory approval to offer custody services for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. A Deutsche Bank executive explained that the digital asset move is part of the giant lender’s broader strategy to boost fee income. Deutsche...
Crypto lender Delio to resume withdrawals after counterparty contagion
19.6.2023
"We will come up with a plan to recover the loss," said company officials
Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since March, says Texas regulator
16.6.2023
Abra and its CEO William Barhydt have been issued with an emergency cease and desist order
Token Sale Ahead: Celsius to Convert Customer ‘Altcoins’ to BTC and ETH
16.6.2023
Amid the regulatory crackdown in the United States, the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius has announced that all of its customers’ “altcoins” will be converted to bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH). Over $215 million worth of coins such as CEL, ADA, LINK, LTC, and others will...
Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
15.6.2023
Crypto lender Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023, state securities regulators alleged on Thursday