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ForkLog 8 07.06.2022

Media: Investors trim BlockFi valuation from $5 billion to $1 billion.

The crypto lending platform BlockFi is preparing to close a new funding round at a $1 billion valuation.

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ForkLog 15 20.03.2022

BlockFi reports data breach affecting customer data stored in HubSpot CRM

BlockFi crypto-lending platform reported a data breach affecting customer information stored in HubSpot's CRM. Hackers gained access to customers' names, email addresses and phone numbers.

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ForkLog 7 14.02.2022

BlockFi to Seek SEC Registration for New Product in the United States

The crypto-lending platform BlockFi announced its intention to file a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the BlockFi Yield (BY) product in a confidential filing. This is stated in a press release.

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ForkLog 9 13.02.2022

Bloomberg: BlockFi to pay $100 million in fines to US regulators

The crypto-lending platform BlockFi will pay $100 million in fines to settle a dispute with US regulators.

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ForkLog 5 25.01.2022

BlockFi secures Bermuda licence

The crypto lending platform BlockFi announced that its subsidiary has obtained a licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to engage in financial activities in the digital-asset sector.

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ForkLog 5 17.11.2021

Bloomberg: SEC opens investigation into BlockFi

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into the BlockFi crypto-lending platform. The regulator is examining the legality of offering the BlockFi Interest Account (BIA) without registration with the agency.

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ForkLog 7 26.10.2021

BlockFi and Neuberger Berman to launch institutional crypto-based products

BlockFi has partnered with Neuberger Berman to develop a line of products and strategies for managing digital assets.

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ForkLog 15 11.10.2021

BlockFi Files for Bitcoin-Futures ETF Launch

The crypto lending platform BlockFi filed an application with the SEC to launch an ETF based on CME-traded bitcoin futures and the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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ForkLog 4 14.09.2021

BlockFi chief says crypto lending will survive regulatory pressure

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince expressed confidence that crypto lending services would survive despite regulatory pressure at the state level.

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ForkLog 21 02.09.2021

Former CFTC chief steps down from BlockFi board

Former chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Christopher Giancarlo has left BlockFi's board after four months in the role.

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ForkLog 8 29.07.2021

New Jersey regulator delays September start of BlockFi ban on new BIA accounts

New Jersey's Bureau of Securities moved the effective date to September 2 for BlockFi's ban on opening new BIA accounts, citing ongoing regulatory dialogue. BlockFi says BIA remains a legitimate instrument and that existing clients can still access all products, services and assets. Regulators in Alabama, Texas and Vermont have also filed similar claims against BlockFi. BlockFi has signaled a financing round valued at $4.75 billion with plans for an IPO within 12–18 months.

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ForkLog 6 25.07.2021

Vermont Regulators Launch Probe into BlockFi’s Activities

Vermont securities regulators are examining the legality of BlockFi's BlockFi Interest Account (BIA) offering from the crypto-lending platform BlockFi.

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