The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about the “risks with accounts that pay interest on crypto-asset deposits.” The warning coincides with the first enforcement action the agency took against crypto lending platforms. SEC Warns About Risks in Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and…
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Visa’s head of crypto has revealed that the payments giant has partnered with about 60 leading crypto platforms “to launch card programs that make it easy for consumers to convert and spend digital currency at 80 million merchant locations worldwide.” He emphasized, “We’ve built a lot of momentum in this space, and we’ll continue to…
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BlockFi’s co-founder expects upward price action, new talent and regulatory clarity will create a bubbling FOMO atmosphere for crypto adoption in 2022. Flori Marquez, the co-founder of cryptocurrency custodian BlockFi, said that upward price action, new talent and regulatory clarity will combine to create a bubbling FOMO atmosphere for crypto adoption in 2022. In an…
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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 in 2022 Flori Marquez, Blockfi’s co-founder and senior vice…
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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 that are blockchain-specific are projected to be worth over $67.4 billion by 2027.…
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“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. Crypto lending firm BlockFi has formed a business with New York-based investment management company Neuberger Berman for the development and distribution of crypto…
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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 a purchase with the card. A recent study…
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Owners of the Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards card amassed over 124 BTC collectively over 90 days, BlockFi data shows. Bitcoin (BTC) turned out to be a far more attractive prize than airline miles or other cashback rewards, new data from BlockFi suggests. It’s been three months since the New York-based crypto loans startup launched its Visa-backed…
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