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US Senators Ask Regulators for a 'Review' of SoFi’s Crypto Offerings

U.S. senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Chris Van Holland (D-Md.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) wrote open letters to digital finance company SoFi and several bank regulators, asking for a "review" of SoFi's crypto offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in on the concerns about SoFi’s expansion into crypto business. Plus, what to expect from today's FTX court hearing.

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Policy

US Senators Ask Bank Regulators to 'Review' SoFi's Crypto Listings

"SoFi’s digital asset activities pose significant risks to both individual investors and safety and soundness," the lawmakers said.

Senators Jack Reed (left) and Sherrod Brown (Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

Finance

Lending Platform SoFi's Revenue Jumps 56% in Q3

The company's Nasdaq-listed shares rose 13% in premarket trading.

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Digital Asset Investment Outlooks in a Turbulent Market

David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, and Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, join Arca CIO Jeff Dorman at Consensus 2022 to discuss their outlooks for digital assets in a turbulent market. Moderator: Taylor Culbertson, CEO, Hedgehog

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Markets

SoFi Can Launch Bank Provided It Doesn't Touch Crypto

The student loan and financial service provider cannot "engage in any crypto-asset activities or services," the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said.

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Videos

Startup ‘Figure’ Brings Home Loans to the Blockchain

There are a variety of blockchain lending firms, but startup Figure has a unique niche. It is bringing home lending to the blockchain. Figure CEO and Co-founder of SoFi Mike Cagney explains what Figure does and how it plans to shake up the home lending industry.

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Markets

SoFi to Go Public Through SPAC Merger at $8.6B Valuation

The lending fintech agreed to merge with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp.

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Markets

SoFi Receives Conditional US Regulatory Approval to Establish National Bank

The approval, if made final, opens the door for the new bank to custody cryptocurrencies.

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Finance

Figure's Mike Cagney: How to Build a Business in Blockchain

Mike Cagney, who co-founded SoFi, is one of fintech's most accomplished entrepreneurs. He talks to ConsenSys's Lex Sokolin about keys to success for blockchain startups.

Figure Markets CEO Mike Cagney (Figure)

Markets

Online Lender SoFi Gets NY BitLicense, Clearing Way to Offer Crypto Trading

SoFi has been granted a BitLicense by NYDFS, allowing it to provide crypto trading services to New Yorkers.

NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell