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PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel Injects $30 Million into Crypto Firm BlockFi to Improve Cash Flow and Expand Product Lines
The series B offering was led by Valar Ventures, which is a venture capital company backed by PayPal co-founder Peter Theil. Other investors in the offering round included Winklevoss Capital, Avon Ventures, Morgan Creek Digital, CMT Digital, PJC, and Akuna Capital. New investors included Purple Arch Ventures, Arrington XRP Capital, Kenetic Capital, HashKey Capital, and Castle Island Ventures.
BlockFi Triumphs Over Bankruptcy, Initiates Creditor Reimbursements
BlockFi, a cryptocurrency company, emerged from bankruptcy in October 2023 and has since implemented a plan to repay creditors and return digital assets to clients. The company is now focusing on asset recoveries from entities like FTX and 3AC, processing claims for fair distributions, and Wallet customers can withdraw assets.
BlockFi Total Loan Tops $1.8B With a $600M Net Risk Exposure in Q2
BlockFi, a major crypto lending firm based in New Jersey, officially disclosed a total loan of $1.8 billion and a net unsecured exposure of $600 million by the end of the second quarter of 2022.
Defunct Crypto Lender BlockFi Has $227 Million in Uninsured Funds with Troubled Silicon Valley Bank
A bankruptcy filing has revealed that BlockFi has $227 million in uninsured funds allocated to a money market mutual fund (MMMF) offered by Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was shut down by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on March 10. While the investment may not be at risk despite SVB's troubles, the filing highlights that the funds are not FDIC-insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and "not guaranteed by the bank." The recent Silvergate bankruptcy has also impacted the crypto market.
BlockFi's Collapse Tied to Ignored Risks with FTX and Alameda Research
BlockFi's collapse tied to ignored risk warnings and flawed business practices, reveals a court filing. CEO Zac Prince allegedly dismissed concerns over high-risk loans to Alameda Research.
Crypto.Com, BlockFi Announce Massive Layoffs as Economic Crisis Bites
More companies including Crypto.Com and BlockFi announced massive layoffs due to a downturn in their financial valuations amid the wider cooling of the market.
FTX Derivatives Exchange Revenue Tops $1B in 2021, Report Says
The financial record of FTX Derivatives Exchange for the 2021 financial year has shown that the company’s revenue topped the $1 billion mark according to leaked earnings documents seen by CNBC.
BlockFi Lands $250m Credit Facility from FTX Derivatives Exchange
Struggling digital assets company BlockFi has received a $250 million credit facility from FTX Derivatives Exchange as it looks to survive the current downturn in the crypto industry.
69 % Female Crypto Investors in U.S. Adopt Holding Strategy, Survey Shows
Real Talk survey BlockFi suggests that female crypto investors on American soil had a long-term outlook because they had adopted the buy-and-hold strategy.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Justifies Firm's Offer to Voyager Digital
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of FTX Derivatives Exchange, justified the bid the trading platform and its subsidiary Alameda Ventures extended to bail out Voyager Digital.
BlockFi Stops Accepting GBTC as Collateral
BlockFi now stops accepting shares in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as collateral for loans, showing the impact of liquidation from Three Arrows Capital across the crypto space.
BlockFi Faces SEC Probe Over High-Yield Crypto Accounts Offerings
The SEC is the latest US regulator scrutinizing BlockFi’s high-yield crypto interest products. Earlier this year, a series of state-level agencies had launched investigations into BlockFi.
Morgan Creek Digital to Raise $250m, Balancing BlockFi's Bailout from FTX
Bailing out the crypto lending platform BlockFi has come off as one of the most significant endeavours for early investors in the company such as Morgan Creek Digital.
FTX and Alameda Reach $874M Settlement with BlockFi Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX and Alameda have agreed to an "in principle" settlement with BlockFi, potentially paying up to $874 million, marking a significant development in the ongoing bankruptcy saga.
BlockFi Records Data Breach on Hubspot of its Third-Party Vendor
BlockFi, an American cryptocurrency platform, has confirmed that some of its client’s data stored on Hubspot, a customer relationship management platform, have been compromised. The company emphasised that no user’s funds were stolen.
Court approves BlockFi's disclosure statement conditionally
BlockFi Inc. and its affiliates announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey conditionally approved the company's Disclosure Statement on August 2, 2023.
Jul 10 Trading Analysis: When bitcoin sneezes, the crypto world catches a cold
With escalating covid19 cases in some US states (esp Florida, Texas, California and etc - it's very hard to ignore that when the cases keep rising), Oil now back to below $40, lack of any macro news tonight and some technical exhaustion signs on equity indices, I think US stocks will trade weak tonight; and I think there is a likelihood that S&P will likely close near the BIG 3k level.
BlockFi Will Submit Assets And Liabilities For Bankruptcy On January 11
BlockFi will show assets, obligations, and pre-bankruptcy payments. After its first bankruptcy hearing in November, the business contacted 106 buyers. The U.S. Department of Justice confiscated over 55 million Robinhood shares worth $450 million. BlockFi claimed shares.
Investors Sell FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager
A number of investors who lost money as a result of the recent failures of FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager Digital are considering transferring their claims to other parties. Nearly 10,000 claims were posted at the time this article was written, including 9,072 claims on Celsius Network, 93 claims on Voyager, 67 claims on FTX, and 23 claims on BlockFi. It has been alleged that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has cashed out a total of $684,000 since he was released on bail.
BlockFi Granted Extension to Submit Bankruptcy Exit Plan
BlockFi, a cryptocurrency lender, has been granted a 48-day extension until May 15 to submit a bankruptcy exit plan. The company is exploring a potential sale of assets or an outside backer to support a restructuring deal. A committee of BlockFi customers argued to take control of the case, citing the lack of a workable business for reorganization and the potential sale of the platform. However, the bankruptcy judge granted a shorter extension than requested by BlockFi.
BlockFi to Pay $100M in Settlement to US SEC
BlockFi, an American crypto lending platform, reportedly agreed to a settlement deal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
BlockFi, Neuberger Berman Partner to Offer Crypto Asset Product Suite, Including ETFs
BlockFi and Neuberger Berman have partnered to provide new management products, including exchange-traded funds to clients. The firms aim to capitalize on investors’ enthusiasm for digital assets
US Court Approves Sealed Settlement in BlockFi vs. 3AC Dispute
A US judge approved a confidential settlement between BlockFi and Three Arrows Capital, aiming to resolve financial disputes without further litigation. The details remain sealed to protect sensitive information amidst BlockFi's bankruptcy proceedings and its implications on the broader crypto market.
Voyager Digital Secures $200m Credit Facility to Meet Liquidity Demands
Voyager Digital Holdings, a prominent crypto trading and investment platform, has secured more than $200 million in credit facility from Alameda Ventures.
BlockFi Suspends Withdrawals Following FTX Crisis
Crypto lender BlockFi announced on Twitter that they have suspended withdrawals and normal business operations due to the lack of clarity around the current status of FTX.
Former US CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo Quits BlockFi’s Board of Directors
Christopher Giancarlo has reassigned from the board of crypto lending firm BlockFi just after four months. He was appointed as an independent director on BlockFi’s five-person board in April this year.
Nearly a third of Women Plan to Buy Crypto in 2022, Says BlockFi
Crypto financial services firm BlockFi has released the third edition of its Real Talk quarterly survey, suggesting one-third of women plan to buy crypto this year.
Bhutan Sovereign Investment Fund Invests Millions in Crypto
The sovereign investment arm of Bhutan, estimated to manage around $2.9 billion in assets, has invested millions in cryptocurrencies without disclosing it to the public. The investments were revealed after crypto firms BlockFi and Celsius filed for bankruptcy in 2022. BlockFi has filed a complaint against Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) to reclaim outstanding assets, alleging that the fund defaulted on its $30 million loan in March.
BlockFi to Relaunch Yield Bearing Product in the US After SEC Settlement
Months after settling with the SEC, BlockFi has now re-introduced its yield product
BlockFi to Raise Interest Rates on Crypto Deposits, despite Encounter Bear Market
BlockFi has revised upwards interest rates on cryptocurrency deposits with effect from 1st July. Also, FTX is in discussions to acquire a stake in BlockFi.
Binance CEO CZ Alerts Users of Phishing Attacks Following Kroll Data Leak
Binance CEO CZ warns FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis of new phishing attacks linked to the Kroll data leak, citing an employee SIM swap. He emphasizes cybersecurity awareness and user vigilance in the cryptocurrency sector.
BlockFi Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S.
BlockFi, a United States-based cryptocurrency lending platform has filed for a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) product with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
BlockFi to Pay $100M to Settle Charges with SEC & 32 States
BlockFi will pay $100 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges in connection with a retail crypto lending product.
BlockFi Petitions To Restore Wallet Users' Frozen Crypto
On November 11, BlockFi banned withdrawals and asked customers not to deposit to wallets or Interest Accounts due to FTX uncertainty. The lending platform intends to seek similar remedies from the Supreme Court of Bermuda. Jan 9 is the hearing date for the motion's approval.
India's Largest Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises $2.5 Million in New Growth Capital to Increase User Base
CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange, has announced that it has raised $2.5 million from investors like Polychain Capital and Coinbase Ventures. Polychain Capital led the funding round with support from Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm of the US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. CoinDCX had raised a $3 million Series A round earlier in March, which was also led by Polychain Capital and included HDT Group (operator of BitMEX) and Bain Capital Ventures. The company’s other main investor, Coinbase Ventures, has also made investments in other crypto businesses like BlockFi, Messari, Compound, Securitize, and Etherscan.
Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation
Members of the United States Congress will receive a $50 campaign contribution in Bitcoin today to educate lawmakers on the potential of blockchain technology.
Visa CEO Says the Payment Giant Will Add Cryptocurrencies to Its Payments Network
Visa has come out in support of digital currencies and believes that cryptocurrencies have the potential to improve the value of digital payments and create more accessibility.
Coinbase’s Upcoming IPO May Lead to Better Crypto Regulation in the United States
Coinbase’s upcoming listing may be what it takes to trigger better cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.