The details of the withdrawal will reportedly be part of upcoming court filings, and it’s possible the founder and former CEO of the crypto platform could be forced to pay it back. Celsius Network founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky allegedly withdrew $10 million from the crypto lending platform just weeks before the company froze…
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Analysts fear NEXO price could come under pressure if regulatory action in the United States begins to intensify. Crypto lending firm Nexo is at risk of losing half of the valuation of its native token by the end of 2022 as doubts about its potential insolvency grow in the market. Is Nexo too centralized? For the…
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Takeover rumors and an ongoing short squeeze help CEL price rally but is there enough momentum for more upside? Crypto lending platform Celsius Network has an approximately $1.2 billion gap in its balance sheet, with most liabilities owed to its users. In addition, the firm has filed for bankruptcy protection, so its future looks bleak.…
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The regulator also said in its view that certain crypto interest account providers were providing unregistered securities, such as BlockFi and Voyager. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has warned consumers to “exercise extreme caution” when dealing with interest-bearing crypto-asset accounts. The DFPI stated that it is investigating multiple crypto interest account…
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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 Vauld’s Acquisition Singapore-based crypto lending and trading platform Vauld, which announced suspension of withdrawals and other…
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The firm emphasized that it will “actively fulfill its legal responsibilities to customers and strive to avoid further transmission and diffusion of liquidity risks.” Hong Kong-based crypto lending firm Babel Finance has eased some of its immediate liquidity troubles by reaching debt repayments agreements with some of its counterparties. As previously reported, the firm issued a…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged cryptocurrency lending platform Blockfi in a first-of-its-kind action. The crypto lender has agreed to pay $100 million to settle the charges and pursue necessary registrations. SEC Charges Crypto Lending Platform Blockfi The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Monday that crypto lending platform Blockfi has…
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Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky said that the oversubscribed $750 million funding round was a “very good indication” of the strength of the company’s lending and yielding brand. Crypto lending firm Celsius Network has expanded its $400 million Series B round from October to $750 million as a result of oversubscription in the firm’s capital raise.…
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The sheer amount of money invested in the crypto space is causing regulatory dialog to occur at a frenetic pace as regulators struggle to keep pace. A number of states in the United States, including Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, Vermont, New Jersey and, most recently, New York have been cracking down on crypto lending. Depending on…
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated that SEC won’t meet with the firm, while asserting the 50% of Washington officials are concerned over the risks of crypto. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong claims that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the only government branch that is not willing to meet with the firm. Speaking…
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