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BlockFi
Why Are US Regulators Cracking Down on BlockFi?
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.
Texas Cracks Down on BlockFi, Joining Alabama, New Jersey
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.
BlockFi Is Pursuing Plans to Go Public – Even as Regulators Close In
The crypto lender is days away from closing a $500 million Series E, sources say. A timetable for a public listing is circulating among investors.
BlockFi Is in Regulators' Crosshairs. DeFi Is Next
The DeFi industry should watch closely the regulatory actions taken against BlockFi and the securities questions being raised, CoinDesk columnist Preston Byrne writes.
BlockFi Faces Crackdown by a Third US State, Texas
The Lone Star state’s proposed cease-and-desist order would bar BlockFi from offering interest accounts without registering with the state’s securities regulator.
Alabama Issues 'Show Cause' Order to BlockFi
The Alabama Securities Commission alleges that BlockFi has funded cryptocurrency lending in part through the sale of unregistered securities.
NJ Regulators Give BlockFi 1 Week Before Blocking New Interest Accounts
The state’s securities regulator contends BlockFi is selling an “unregistered security” to its customers.
New Jersey's Acting Attorney General Orders BlockFi to Stop Offering Interest-Bearing Accounts
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.
BlockFi Receives Cease and Desist Order From New Jersey Attorney General
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.