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Chinese Version CBDC (Digital Yuan) Applied to Guangzhou Housing Provident Fund Loans
The Guangzhou Housing Provident Fund Management Center has successfully implemented the usage of the Chinese version of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), commonly known as the digital Yuan, for housing provident fund loans.
Winklevoss Twins Fund Gemini Amid Crypto Downturn
Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have reportedly loaned their own money to fund the cryptocurrency exchange during the market downturn, which comes as the exchange faces scrutiny from regulators.
Binance Launches $500M Fund for Distressed Bitcoin Miners
Private and publicly-listed bitcoin miners can now apply for loans with Binance as the crypto exchange launched a $500 million fund to cope with the ongoing downturn of the crypto-market conditions.
Compound Treasury Launches Borrowing for Institutions
Institutions will now be able to borrow loans from Compound Treasury using Bitcoin, Ether, and supported ERC20 tokens as collateral.
Exchange Buenbit Rolls Out Crypto Loan Products in Argentina
The move by Buenbit shows signs of increased demand for cryptocurrencies. The exchange is ramping up efforts in its crypto business.
Voyager Digital Issues Loan Default Notice to Three Arrows Capital on over $670 million Debt
Voyager's total exposure to Three Arrows Capital consists of over $670 million loan. The crypto hedge fund is expected to repay the loan.
Bitfarms Sells 1500 BTC Goes for New Loan to Boost Liquidity
Bitfarms has now relied on sales of some of its mined Bitcoins and borrowings to fund its capital expenditure and improve its liquidity.
Singapore’s Cake DeFi Launches New Loan Service, Accepting Crypto as Collateral
Customers of Cake DeFi platform will now be able to get cash loans by placing their cryptocurrencies as collateral.
US-Based Mortgage Firm Permits Homebuyers to Use Crypto Holdings as Collateral
Milo, a financial technology company that reimagines mortgage credit, removes the obstacle for down payments if homebuyers use crypto holdings as collateral for home loans.
Investment Giant Goldman Sachs Offers the First Bitcoin-backed Lending Loan
Goldman Sachs announced to offer the first bitcoin-backed lending loan, lenders might make use of the bitcoin they own as cash collateral for this loan.
Kraken Develops NFT Trading Platform, Offering Token-Backed Loans
Kraken joins the race of offering NFTs custodial services to take a piece of the pie in the $7 billion NFT market that continues soaring in popularity.
NFT-collateralized Loan Platform Arcade Raises $15M in Series A Financing
Focusing on using NFT as loan collateral, Arcade raised US$15 million in Series A financing which was led by Pantera Capital, Castle Island Ventures, and Franklin Templeton Blockchain Fund.
Argo Blockchain Secures $20M Loan to Build Out West Texas Mining Facility
London-based Argo blockchain has secured a $20 million loan from Galaxy Digital, providing momentum as a driving force to expansion.
Tried and Failed: Maker Foundation's Attempt to Patent "DeFi"
Set out to rid the decentralized finance space, free from scammers, DeFi creators tried to patent the term ‘DeFi’. However, this was short-lived as the United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected the registered application last January.