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Finance

SEC Reportedly Looking Into BlockFi’s Crypto Yield Products

The crypto lender was already in hot water with a number of state securities regulators earlier this year.

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Finance

Crypto Lender Nexo Makes Strategic Investment in SEC-Licensed Broker-Dealer

The firm’s investment into Texture Capital may be aimed at limiting regulatory scrutiny when it seeks to expand in the U.S.

Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

BlockFi, Neuberger Berman File for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The BlockFi NB Bitcoin ETF would provide direct exposure to bitcoin, if approved.

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Finance

BlockFi to Develop Crypto Asset Management Products With Neuberger Berman

The new products will be housed in a separate entity called BlockFi nb.

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What Does Celsius Network Want to Do With the Newly Raised $400M Amid Regulatory Scrutiny?

Cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network has raised $400 million in equity funding in a move to reassure lawmakers of the credibility of its business. Last month, the network received a cease-and-desist order from Kentucky’s securities regulator over interest earned on certain crypto accounts, following similar orders against its competitor BlockFi.

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Policy

BlockFi Files for Bitcoin Futures ETF

The fund would only invest in bitcoin futures contracts traded on the CME.

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Finance

BlockFi Gets Another Extension From NJ Regulators on New Interest Accounts Ban

An order prohibiting the crypto lender from creating new interest-bearing accounts has now been postponed for the third time to Dec. 1.

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Policy

Nexo Co-Founder Details Crypto Lender’s Plan to Stay Out of Regulators’ Crosshairs

Nexo wants to avoid the fate of BlockFi and Celsius, which are under investigation by U.S. state regulators.

Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

Finance

Celsius CEO Eager to ‘Educate’ Securities Regulators in Brewing Legal Fight

In an AMA Friday, Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky said the crypto lender was ready to work with regulators.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

New Jersey Piles On: Crypto Lender Celsius Hit With 2 Securities Actions in 1 Day

The Garden State is joining Texas in taking Celsius to task.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky