Crypto Lending
Crypto Lending Platform Moon Mortgage Raises $3.5M Seed Round
Crypto lending platform Moon Mortgage has raised $3.5 million in a seed round to finance Moon’s mortgage lending product, CryptoMortgage, which takes investors' digital assets as collateral, and then provides 100% financing for investment properties. Moon Mortgage Founder and CEO Aaron Nevin discusses the launch and details of the product.
Crypto Investment Firm Blockwater Technologies Defaults on DeFi Loan
The South Korea-based crypto investment firm failed to make a payment on a $3.4 million loan to TrueFi, a decentralized lending protocol.
Alex Mashinsky Resigns as Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Network’s CEO
Alex Mashinsky, the CEO of bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network, has resigned. “The Hash” hosts discuss the past, present and future of Celsius, which was once one of the largest players in the crypto lending space.
FTX Wins Bid to Buy Out Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital
Crypto exchange giant FTX won the bidding war against digital asset investment firm Wave Financial to buy the assets of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital. This comes as FTX.US president Brett Harrison is stepping down from his role. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications for FTX and crypto lending at large.
Celsius Network Appears to Be Considering Turning its Debt Into Crypto ‘IOU’ Tokens
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network appears to be considering a plan to turn its debt into crypto “IOU” (“I Owe You”) tokens. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for the fate of Celsius and the state of crypto lending.
3 Senior Executives Reportedly Leaving Crypto Lender BlockFi
Three senior executives are said to be leaving embattled crypto lender BlockFi as the firm irons out a deal to be acquired by FTX.US, the U.S. division of the crypto exchange owned by billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" team discusses what this means for the fate of BlockFi and its customers.
Crypto Platforms Should Work With SEC, Chair Gensler Says
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler discusses the need for key players in the crypto ecosystem to work with the agency. “Make no mistake… if you have a platform, and you’re lending or borrowing crypto securities, you’ve got to come in and and work with us and get registered,” Gensler said.
DeFi vs CeFi Lending: Before Choosing, Understand the Challenges and Risks
CeFi simplifies DeFi user experience for investors, but comes with many risks.
Celsius Crypto Borrowers Call for Bankruptcy Trustee, Oppose US DOJ Move to Appoint Examiner
While a bankruptcy court should appoint an independent examiner to investigate Celsius’ financials, the examiner should not work for the U.S. Trustee’s office, a group of Celsius borrowers said.
Legal Expert: Not Enough Money to Go Around Celsius
As a new cashflow statement comes to light in Celsius Network's third bankruptcy hearing, Hodder Law Firm Managing Partner Sasha Hodder says the crypto lender just does not have "enough assets to go around." She adds that this will be particularly damaging for its Earn program customers. Plus, is Celsius still on track to run out of money by October?
