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Former Cred Executives Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud in Crypto Lender’s Collapse

Former CEO Daniel Schatt and CFO Joseph Podulka admit to misleading investors in one of the earliest and most damaging crypto lending failures of 2020.

, by Hassan Shittu

Sky Proposes New Token and Staking Upgrade in Final Move Away from Maker

Sky has introduced a pivotal governance proposal that would mark its final departure from Maker, the original foundation of the platform.

Lava Raises $10M to Enable Bitcoin-Backed Dollar Loans

New York-based Bitcoin lending platform Lava has secured $10 million in Series A funding from major VC firms Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Tether Explores Lending Opportunities in the Commodities Trading Sector

Stablecoin USDT issuer Tether Holdings is considering lending to commodities trading firms, and the explorations are “in early stages.” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed with Bloomberg that the company is already in talks with several firms, discussing US dollar lending opportunities. “We...

, by Sujha Sundararajan

Euler is Back: Following $240M Hack, Euler v2 Arrives as a Modular Credit Layer of On-Chain Finance

After a $240 million exploit, Euler reemerges with four customizable vault types and a V2 release with many use cases.

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFi to Initiate Temporary Distribution via Coinbase in July

Bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi is set to commence its first temporary distribution of crypto assets through Coinbase.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Crypto Lender Ledn Sees Strong Q1 Performance with $690M in Loans, Driven by US Spot Crypto ETF Adoption

Crypto lender Ledn revealed loans statistics for the first quarter on Thursday, surpassing all previous quarters since its inception in 2018. The lender said it facilitated over $690m in loans, with a split of $584m going to institutional clients and $106m to retail investors. Notably, over $40m...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Crypto Lender Ledn Now Offers ETH-Backed Loans to Meet Growing Demand

Cayman-based Ledn announced Wednesday that it now offers loans backed by Ether, in response to significant client demand for the service. The platform’s ETH-backed loans begin with a loan-to-value ratio of 50% and an annual interest rate starting at 10.4% (12.4% APR), just like its...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

SEC and NASAA Clamp Down on TradeStation with Hefty $3M Crypto Fine

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against TradeStation Crypto for failing to register the offer and sale of a cryptocurrency lending product that promised investors the opportunity to earn interest. On Wednesday, the Florida-based company agreed to settle the charges...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Nexo Seeks $3B in Damages from Bulgaria Over Aborted Investigation Affecting US Stock Listing

Crypto lender Nexo has started a legal battle seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria following an aborted criminal investigation that the company claims derailed its plans for a US stock market listing and a soccer sponsorship deal. Nexo AG, a Swiss subsidiary of Nexo Capital based in the...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

OKX and Bybit Capitalize as Binance’s Market Share Declines + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: OKX and Bybit Capitalize as Binance's Market Share Declines Safe Partners with Sygnum Bank and Coincover, Launches...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Coinbase Launches New Crypto Lending Service For Institutional US Clients

Source: AdobeCoinbase (COIN) has unveiled a new crypto-lending service specifically designed for institutional clients in the United States. This move comes as Coinbase aims to fill the void left by the setbacks experienced by firms like Genesis and BlockFi.Coinbase's crypto lending program was...

, by Hassan Shittu

Potential Buyers Are Showing Interest in Embattled Crypto Company Hodlnaut

Image Source: HodlnautPotential buyers have shown interest in the embattled cryptocurrency lending company Hodlnaut and its claims against now-bankrupt digital asset exchange FTX.According to a Monday report by Bloomberg, “various parties who are interested in acquiring” the...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Crypto Firm Nexo Pays Out $45 Million in Settlement with SEC, Shutters Lending Product

Source: AdobeStock / AndriiKovalCrypto lending company Nexo has agreed to pay a total of $45 million to US regulators to settle claims that it failed to register the sale of its Earn Interest Product (EIP).According to two separate statements by the US Securities and Exchange...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Looking at DeFi’s Untapped Potential

Source: AdobeStock / photoraidzGwendolyn Regina is Investment Director at BNB Chain.__________Decentralized finance (DeFi) is the largest and most innovative crypto vertical in the last two years. DeFi has used smart contract platforms as a base to develop a network of interconnected layers for...

, by Gwendolyn Regina

Aave DeFi Platform Freezes 17 Crypto Markets on Platform Due to Volatility Concerns – More Trouble on the Way?

Source: Adobe Stock / FellowNekoMajor decentralized lending protocol Aave has "temporarily" frozen its lending services across 17 markets, citing excess volatility that could pave the way for market manipulation attempts. The DeFi protocol passed a governance vote on the matter...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Crypto Lender BlockFi Pauses Platform Activity, Prepares for Bankruptcy Amid FTX Drama

Image source: Yahoo FinanceCrypto lender BlockFi has continued to pause withdrawals amid the fallout of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, saying that they are exploring all scenarios to find the best path forward.In a blog post, the platform admitted that it continues to pause many activities due to the...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

The Post-Terra Era: Incentivising Innovation and Longevity Through Regulation

Source: AdobeStock / Vitaly Krivosheev Vincent Chok is the CEO of First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based technology-driven financial institution powering the digital asset industry and servicing financial technology innovators including blockchain clients, payments companies, and virtual...

, by Vincent Chok

Merchant Crypto Payments: Clever Marketing or Signs of Real Adoption?

Source: AdobeStock / ra2 studio Andrey Diyakonov is the Chief Commercial Officer at Choise.com, a MetaFi (CeFi/DeFi) ecosystem based on Crypterium CeFi solutions and Charism DeFi protocol.__________Earlier this year, all the news about digital assets was about the ongoing crypto winter,...

, by Andrey Diyakonov

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