Crypto Lending
Aave logs biggest network-growth day in nearly 5 years as DeFi interest returns
The lending protocol added 1,806 new wallets in a single day, the most since October 2021, according to Santiment. The AAVE token has risen about 20% in a week even as the broader market slides.
Bitcoin lending is entering a new institutional era, according to Silicon Valley Bank
The bank said bitcoin lending has emerged from the 2022 crypto credit collapse with stronger risk controls, growing institutional participation and a path toward lower borrowing costs.
Crypto trading firm BlockFills files for bankruptcy
The institutional crypto lender filed for bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals, incurring about $75 million in losses and facing a lawsuit alleging misuse of customer funds.
U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital
A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns.
Blockfills co-founder and CEO Nicholas Hammer has stepped down
The crypto lender suspended client deposits and withdrawals earlier this month due to recent market and financial conditions.
Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss
The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions.
Spark looks to build a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi
Spark is opening access to its $9 billion stablecoin liquidity pool for hedge funds and other institutions to bridge onchain capital with off-chain credit markets.
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans
Russia’s biggest bank said it plans to offer loans secured by cryptocurrency following a pilot deal with a mining firm, with legislation expected by mid-2026.
Two Prime Hits Record $827 Million in Q3 Bitcoin-Backed Loans
The lender topped $2.5 billion in total commitments since 2024 as institutional bitcoin adoption has accelerated
Crypto for Advisors: Is Bitcoin Lending Back?
Is crypto lending back? After the 2022 crash, the market reset with strict collateral rules. DeFi drives transparency; regulated CeFi offers institutional trust.
