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Markets

BlockFi Rate Cut on Bitcoin Deposits Leaves Rivals Scratching Heads

The decision was made based on "changing market conditions."

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Finance

Crypto Lending Firm Ledn Raises $30M From Alan Howard, Coinbase and More

Kingsway Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Susquehanna and other investors also participated in the Series A round.

Ledn's co-founders, Adam Reeds (left) and Mauricio Di Bartolomeo

Finance

Figure Raises $200M, Valuing Blockchain Mortgage Firm at $3.2B

The investment was led by 10T Holdings and Morgan Creek Capital Management and included contributions from new and existing investors.

Figure Markets CEO Mike Cagney (Figure)

Finance

MakerDAO on Collision Course With Banking Regulators

As MakerDAO rolls out real estate loans, banking regulators are unlikely to ignore DeFi banks, our columnist says.

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Finance

Babel Finance Raises $40M From Zoo Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global

The investment is the first foray into Asia's crypto finance industry for Zoo, BAI Capital and Tiger Global Management.

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Finance

Notional Raises $10M to Grow DeFi Lending Protocol With ‘Real World’ Potential

The Ethereum-based lending startup is seeing users take out crypto loans for more than just yield farming.

Jeff Wu (left) and Teddy Woodward (right), co-founders of Notional Finance

Markets

DeFi Pushes ETH Loans at Genesis to New Highs as BTC Rates Drop

ETH loans now make up 27% of Genesis’ loan book, as hedge funds get more comfortable with DeFi.

Genesis Trading CEO Michael Moro speaks at Invest: Asia 2019.

Markets

Here's How the Archegos Debacle May Have Spilled Over to Bitcoin

The difference between bitcoin futures premium on CME and other crypto exchanges has widened since the end of March, when Bill Hwang’s troubles surfaced.

CME Group Headquarters (CoinDesk Archives)

Markets

Why Genesis, BlockFi, Ledn Are Cutting Interest Rates on Large-Scale Bitcoin Deposits

Genesis is cutting bitcoin deposit rates effective Thursday, following BlockFi's reduction last week.

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Finance

Trading Platform Abra Will Now Lend Fiat Money for Crypto Collateral

Abra Borrow will initially be available in 35 U.S. states, as well as globally.

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt (CoinDesk archives)