Failed Crypto Lender Cred Blames Its Demise on Uphold Exchange in Suit
The 2022 meltdown is not the first time the risks of “centralized DeFi” products have been laid bare.
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Dec 21, 2022 at 12:23 p.m. UTC
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US Mortgage Lender UWM Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments
The Michigan-based company hopes to become the first nationwide mortgage lender to accept cryptocurrency.
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Aug 17, 2021 at 5:20 p.m. UTC
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Babel Finance Bets on Longtime Fintech Hand to Help Navigate Regulatory Landscape
The Hong Kong-based crypto lender says new CFO Edmond Lau will oversee $500 million in assets under management.
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Jul 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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Australian Lending Startup Loda Gets $15M to Further Crypto Collateralization Efforts
Loda is among the first of its kind in the country that allows users to borrow Australian dollars against crypto, its CEO said.
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Jul 30, 2021 at 7:47 a.m. UTC
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Alabama Issues 'Show Cause' Order to BlockFi
The Alabama Securities Commission alleges that BlockFi has funded cryptocurrency lending in part through the sale of unregistered securities.
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Jul 22, 2021 at 11:11 a.m. UTC
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Only 4%? Coinbase Rate on USDC Reveals Focus on Crypto Credit Risk
Greater risk, greater reward? When it comes to USDC deposits, customers might prefer lower risk, lower reward.
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Jul 7, 2021 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
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BlockFi Rate Cut on Bitcoin Deposits Leaves Rivals Scratching Heads
The decision was made based on "changing market conditions."
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Jun 30, 2021 at 8:43 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Lending Firm Ledn Raises $30M From Alan Howard, Coinbase and More
Kingsway Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Susquehanna and other investors also participated in the Series A round.
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May 26, 2021 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
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Figure Raises $200M, Valuing Blockchain Mortgage Firm at $3.2B
The investment was led by 10T Holdings and Morgan Creek Capital Management and included contributions from new and existing investors.
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May 20, 2021 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
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MakerDAO on Collision Course With Banking Regulators
As MakerDAO rolls out real estate loans, banking regulators are unlikely to ignore DeFi banks, our columnist says.
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May 10, 2021 at 3:09 p.m. UTC
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