Crypto Lender

According to a recent press release, crypto lending firm BlockFi has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company predictably began to battle liquidity issues in the wake of FTX’s monumental crash. BlockFi Hopes to Restructure The lender submitted its application for bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey alongside 8 affiliated companies. BlockFi's goal is reportedly to bring operations back to steady ground. Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code typically allows for…

In a recent publication, the Singapore police force revealed that they are looking into crypto lending platform Hodlnaut. The agency’s Commercial Affairs Department is reportedly handling the investigation into accusations of cheating and fraud among the DeFi lender's leadership. Users File Complaints with the Police According to the release, several accusatory reports surrounding the platform have made their way to the police since August. These allegations claim that the company’s leadership had shared false data regarding its exposure to an…

The crypto lending and custody platform Genesis waved another executive goodbye on Wednesday as co-Head of Sales Matt Ballensweig stepped down.  That’s the second executive departure from Genesis after its CEO, and the next in a long list of crypto industry higher-ups this quarter.  Yet Another Departure in Crypto In a Twitter thread on Wednesday, Ballenswelg explained that he was formally leaving his post after over 5 years, and will be transitioning his responsibilities to select colleagues. In the short…

Earlier today, Singapore-based lending platform Holdnaut shared its plans to stay afloat during its ongoing liquidity crisis amidst the crypto winter. The company has filed an application for judicial management with the Singapore High Court. Liquidity Issues Holdnaut is yet another platform that felt the widespread impact of the Terra collapse. On-chain data and other reports indicate that the crypto lender may have owned USTC worth $150M at one point.  The company halted all operations, including deposits and withdrawals on…

Holdnaut – a Singapore-based yield generation platform – is the latest crypto company to indefinitely freeze user deposits and withdrawals.  Hodlnaut in Trouble In an announcement on Monday, the firm stated that recent market conditions have forced its hand in order to stabilize its liquidity. The pathway to eventually resuming user withdrawals, it claims,  “will not be a short process.” “We would like to reassure you that this difficult decision was taken for us to focus on stabilizing our liquidity…

Switzerland-based crypto lender Nexo has unveiled intentions of buying fellow lending platform Vauld. Nexo announced this news via Twitter on July 5, a day after Vauld halted operations due to financial challenges. Through this acquisition, Nexo hopes to better the crypto space and bolster its presence in Southeast Asia. [embed]https://twitter.com/Nexo/status/1544287488507781120?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet[/embed]   In a subsequent press release, Nexo said it signed an indicative term sheet with Vauld. This agreement will see Vauld offer Nexo a 60-day exclusive exploratory period regarding the…