Tag: BlockFi

Crypto lender BlockFi would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, an insider said. BlockFi is the latest crypto firm to file for bankruptcy after the collapse of FTX’s crypto empire. In an official statement, the company said it “will focus on recovering all obligations owed to BlockFi,” but that “recoveries from FTX will be delayed”…

Crypto lender Nexo made an unsuccessful offer to acquire troubled rival BlockFi earlier this year as part of a proposed deal worth about $850 million, according to The Block. The deal included $30 million for the acquisition of 51% of BlockFi as well as a $500 million credit line. In July, Nexo had offered rival…

New Jersey-based exchange BlockFi informed customers that it would be “limiting platform activity” and paused withdrawals amid the crypto market turmoil caused by FTX collapsing. In June, BlockFi secured a $400 million loan from FTX and potential acquisition terms, hoping the new credit line could help them remain afloat. “We, like the rest of the…

FTX crypto exchange has signed Friday a deal with an option to buy crypto lender BlockFi for up to $240 million, BlockFi CEO Zac Prince said. Lately, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his fund Alameda Research have been seen as a lender of last resort in the crypto space. Moreover, Prince tweeted that FTX has…

BlockFi, a сrypto lender and exchange, has secured a $250 million credit from leading crypto platform FTX. While many crypto platforms are struggling amid a bear market, BlockFi hopes the new credit line could help them remain afloat. The agreement also opens the door to future collaboration between BlockFi and FTX. BlockFi CEO Zac Prince…

Venture Capital funds have already invested more than $ 17 billion in the cryptocurrency market in the first half of 2021, marking a new annual record since 2018. According to data provider PitchBook, that’s around the total amount raised in all previous years combined. Much of the funds out of crypto deals in 2021 came…