BlockFi

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJul 30, 2021

CoinDesk "First Mover" editor Brad Keoun and research analyst George Kaloudis discuss what to watch for next week as crypto lender BlockFi reportedly aims to go public amid growing regulatory scrutiny. Plus, exploring bullish signals for institutional interest in the crypto markets as JPMorgan announces it now offers clients access to some crypto funds, including GBTC.

Jul 23, 2021

Texas joins Alabama and New Jersey in alleging that BlockFi’s interest-bearing product (BIA) might violate state securities laws. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential factors driving national enforcement actions against the crypto lending platform and whether the federal government is likely to step in.

Jul 23, 2021

By Adam B. LevineJul 23, 2021

Texas is the latest state after Alabama and New Jersey to join the list of jurisdictions filing a cease-and-desist order against BlockFi, with its regulators alleging on Thursday the crypto lender's Interest Account (BIA) product is a security under state rules. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments swirling around BlockFi and its regulatory implications.

Jul 23, 2021

New Jersey's acting attorney general (AG) ordered crypto lending platform BlockFi to stop offering interest-bearing accounts Tuesday. "The Hash" team digs into the development as the crypto industry faces increasing regulatory crackdowns across the U.S. and globally. "This is maybe a little bit of a cautionary tale," host Benjamin Powers said.

Jul 21, 2021

Crypto lending platform BlockFi has received an order from New Jersey’s acting attorney general (AG) to halt its Interest Account (BIA) operations in the U.S. state. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for BlockFi and its clients. Plus, his take on Circle’s breakdown of its assets backing the stablecoin USDC.

Jul 21, 2021

Matt James, the star of “The Bachelor,” joins “First Mover” to discuss his partnership with BlockFi, focusing on cryptocurrency education. “The same way that I’m holding onto [my] relationship, I’m holding on to my bitcoin,” he said.

Jun 15, 2021

Crypto lender BlockFi made headlines earlier this year as it reportedly tried to reverse the excessive amounts of bitcoin sent by mistake to user accounts during a bitcoin promo. The fallout continued into April, adding more confusion for users. “The Hash” team discusses why the continued fallout from this error might be a bigger deal than it seems.

Jun 7, 2021

During a panel at Consensus 2021, BlockFi CEO Zac Prince discusses whether the current interest rates environment creates a path to integrate crypto with more traditional financing channels.

May 25, 2021