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Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
16.1.2026
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay
Kaito winds down crypto-backed ‘Yaps’ as X bans payments for ‘AI slop’
16.1.2026
The Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens fell over 15% after X’s ban, a move X’s head of product Nikita Bier said should improve user experience on the social media platform
Blockchain lender Figure named 2026 'top pick' by Wall Street analyst
14.1.2026
The Wall Street broker said that the regulatory momentum and a volatile banking backdrop are amplifying demand for Figure’s blockchain-based credit platform
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data
29.12.2025
Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending
Sberbank Issues First Crypto Backed Loan in Russia
28.12.2025
Local media reports indicate that Sberbank, Russia’s largest banking institution, issued a loan to a local miner using cryptocurrency as collateral. While the transaction is just a pilot, it represents a first for the company and the country, marking an expansion in the use of these assets....
Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America
11.12.2025
The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools
Tether Invests in Ledn to Expand Bitcoin-Backed Lending Amid Surging Demand
18.11.2025
The stablecoin issuer's investment comes as BTC-backed lending scales rapidly, with Ledn surpassing $1 billion in originations this year and positioning for global expansion
Investigative Reporter Group ICIJ Exposes ‘Coin Laundry,’ Crypto’s Criminal Financial System
17.11.2025
A series of ICIJ reports unearth a litany of crypto-backed criminality including people trafficking operations, drug cartels, Russian criminal gangs and crypto-to-cash storefronts around the world
Arch Aims to Help Bitcoin Holders Slash U.S. Tax Bill With BTC Mining Investments
21.10.2025
The crypto-backed lender's new offering, built with Blockware and Mark Moss, targets wealthy bitcoin holders with tax write-offs and monthly income from mining
Coinbase Adds USDC Lending With Morpho and Steakhouse Financial
18.9.2025
The feature lets Coinbase users earn yield on USDC deposits while powering the platform’s crypto-backed loan market
Australian Crypto-Backed Loan Provider Secures $5.14 Million in Series A to Drive Global Expansion
22.8.2025
Block Earner announced on August 18 that it has raised $5.14 million in a Series A funding round led by CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, with support from King River Capital. Australia’s First Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan Australian provider of crypto-backed loans, Block Earner, announced on Aug. 18 that...
The Node: JPM’s BTC Lending Play
22.7.2025
One of the trends that I’m keeping an eye on is the growing availability of bitcoin-backed loans. Let’s check in on the sector real quick
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
JPMorgan exploring crypto-backed loans amid stablecoin push: FT
22.7.2025
The Financial Times cited an unidentified source saying CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous remarks about Bitcoin had alienated some potential clients
EU sanctions crypto entities for election interference, disinformation
16.7.2025
The EU has sanctioned multiple entities for using cryptocurrencies to evade restrictions, channel funds, and propagate pro‑Russian disinformation and election interference
EU sanctions crypto entities for election interference, disinformation
16.7.2025
The EU has sanctioned multiple entities for using cryptocurrencies to evade restrictions, channel funds, and propagate pro‑Russian disinformation and election interference