Crypto lender Matrixport seeks $100M funding despite lending crisis

Matrixport, the cryptocurrency firm founded by Bitmain co-founder Wu Jihan, is in the process of raising $100 million in funding despite the ongoing crypto market crisis. Lead investors have already committed $50 million for Matrixport’s new funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 25. The deal has yet to be finalized … Read more

Crypto lender Hodlnaut reportedly faces police investigation in Singapore

Singapore-based crypto lender Hodlnaut is reportedly facing a police probe over alleged offenses of cheating and fraud. According to reports published in local media, the police’s commercial affairs department has launched an investigation into the founders of the exchange based on multiple complaints against the platform between August and November 2022. The Singapore police noted … Read more

FTX fallout hits crypto lender Genesis; Bankman-Fried, celebs sued

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Business Author of the article: Reuters Alun John and John Mccrank Publishing date: Nov 16, 2022  •  17 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content Major crypto player Genesis Global Capital suspended customer redemptions in its lending business on Wednesday, citing the sudden failure of crypto … Read more

Crypto lender Genesis Global halts withdrawals

According to a new tweet by Genesis Global on Nov. 16, the institutional crypto lender said it would “temporarily suspend redemptions and new loan originations in the lending business.” In explaining the decision, the firm cited “unprecedented market turmoil” related to the collapse of troubled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, resulting in “abnormal” levels of withdrawals that … Read more

Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut

The Algorand Foundation has revealed a $35 million USDC hole in its balance sheet as a result of exposure to embattled cryptocurrency lending firm Hodlnaut, which has paused withdraws since Aug. 8.  Algorand is an institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure with embedded smart contract functionality. The Algorand Foundation is a not-for-profit community organization focused on developing the … Read more

Evergrande crisis deepens as lender seizes headquarters

Evergrande’s Hong Kong headquarters has been seized by a lender after the struggling Chinese property developer defaulted on a loan and twice failed to sell the building, according to four people with knowledge of the matter. The lender, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, informed Evergrande earlier this week that it had appointed a … Read more

Bnk To The Future eyes acquisition of crypto lender SALT

Crypto lending platform SALT has received a buyout offer from a prominent online investment platform — a move the company said could potentially enhance its product offerings and advance its mission of making digital assets more accessible to mainstream audiences.  Bnk To The Future, or BF, has submitted a letter of intent to acquire SALT … Read more

Crypto lender Hodlnaut seeks judicial management to avoid forced liquidation

Singapore-based crypto lending platform Hodlnaut is seeking judicial management to manage its ongoing liquidity crisis and avoid the forced liquidation of assets in the current bear market. The crypto lender informed its users in a Tuesday announcement that they have applied to the Singapore High Court to be placed under judicial management. The firm said: “We are aiming … Read more

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire makes big bet on US lender Ally Financial

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway made a big bet on auto and home lender Ally Financial in the second quarter while increasing its wager on iPhone maker Apple despite signs that an economic slowdown is beginning to weigh on consumers. The investments, along with purchases of shares in video streaming service Paramount Global and oil majors … Read more