Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius and its former CEO Alex Mashinsky allegedly infringed many United States rules before the company’s collapse in 2022, as found by investigators from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Attorneys from the CFTC’s enforcement section reportedly determined that Celsius deceived investors, failed to register with the
Despite what may seem to be excessive price swings, Cardano’s (ADA) DeFi TVL has been trending upwards. According to DeFi aggregator DeFiLlama, the total number of ADA tokens locked on all of the DApps it monitors has hit a new all-time high of 557.62 million ADA. This figure has increased
Bitget has launched a Crypto Loans product to enter the cryptocurrency lending sector. The platform plans to provide a crypto-based alternative financing option, as said in a statement, in an effort to win over customers who are dissatisfied with traditional financial institutions. It utilizes a dual-coin strategy to streamline the
Blockchain technology has revolutionized how information is stored and transferred, particularly within the realm of cryptocurrencies. With its transparent and decentralized nature, blockchain layer has become a breakthrough innovation of the 21st century. However, understanding the intricate workings of blockchain can be challenging. In this article, we will simplify the
After a significant attack that compromised more than 57 assets across many blockchain platforms on Sunday, July 2, Poly Network temporarily shut down its operations. Poly Network, an interoperability platform, was severely hacked over the weekend when an attacker used a flaw in the cross-chain bridge protocol to generate billions
As of June 30th, the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reportedly looking into crypto lending company Delio, as reported by the local news portal Digital Asset. The FSC has filed charges of fraud, embezzlement, and breach of trust against Delio due to the company’s June 14 decision to
The bankruptcy court has approved Celsius Network’s plan to convert all assets held in cryptocurrencies into Bitcoin and Ethereum. Judge Martin Glenn of the Southern District of New York has rendered a fresh judgment in the platform’s bankruptcy proceedings. And the liquidations will soon allow for the release of payment
DeFi investment opportunities are looking a little more palatable today with the news that Soil, creator of a real-world asset-backed loan marketplace, has achieved full compliance with local regulators in its home base of Estonia. Soil is the creator of a unique debt marketplace where traditional companies can seek funding
In today’s crypto market, Defi tokens have showcased exceptional performance. It is currently outshining in the ever-evolving landscape. Over the past two weeks, the total market capitalization of DeFi has witnessed a remarkable 15% increase, soaring from $41.5 billion to $47.8 billion. Aave, Uniswap, Stacks, and Synthetix have been the
For the time being, Insolvent crypto lender BlockFi will be able to put off paying a $30 million penalty to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A $50 million settlement with the regulator was reached in February of 2022, and this is the remaining balance. Court documents filed on June
