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Novogratz’ Galaxy Digital Leads $52.5 Million Blockfi Fundraiser

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Galaxy Digital, a merchant bank founded by famed bitcoin investor and president of the Fortress Investment Group, Michael Novogratz, has led a $52.5 million investment round for cryptocurrency-backed USD lending platform, Blockfi. Also Read: Coinbase Now Offers Crypto currency Gift Cards in Europe and Australia Novogratz’ Galaxy Digital Leads $52.5 Mn Fundraiser for Crypto-Backed Lending Platform In … Read more

Japanese Corporation Begins Offering Loans Secured by Cryptocurrency

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An established Japanese corporation has begun offering loans secured by cryptocurrency. The company says this is the first service in Japan where loans in Japanese yen can be obtained with cryptocurrency as collateral. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space New Loan Program Abic Corporation announced Friday the launch of its bitcoin loan … Read more

Got 1 BTC? Another Japanese Exchange Wants to Borrow Your Cryptocurrencies

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Another government-approved Japanese cryptocurrency exchange has launched a program to borrow cryptocurrencies from its members. The exchange seeks to borrow as little as 1 BTC. Initially, only BTC will be borrowed, but the exchange plans to add other cryptocurrencies including BCH, XRP, ETH, and LTC. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Bitbank … Read more

Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Wants to Borrow BCH, ETH, LTC, XRP From Customers

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GMO Internet’s cryptocurrency exchange has added four more cryptocurrencies to its loan program which allows customers to lend their cryptocurrencies to the company. The program was originally launched last month for just bitcoin (BTC) but GMO has now added bitcoin cash (BCH), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC) and ripple (XRP) to the program. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms … Read more

Japan’s GMO Wants to Borrow Bitcoins from Customers

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Japanese internet giant GMO has launched a service to allow customers to lend their bitcoins to the company. Customers’ bitcoin balances will be debited from their GMO Coin trading accounts once loan agreements have been reached. This program is similar to the one launched by the hacked exchange Coincheck last year. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin … Read more

Major Pawnshop Network in Ukraine Launching Cryptocurrency-Secured Loans

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A major network of pawn shops in Ukraine is launching a new lending service with loans secured by cryptocurrency. With over 300 branches, the pawnbroker plans to offer loans based on the type, amount, and price of crypto collaterals. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Pawn Shops Offer Crypto-Secured Loans Founded … Read more

What Is SALT?

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Lending over the blockchain is one of those innovative concepts which could become quite successful. SALT is one of the many companies looking to explore this business opportunity. Its goal is to let users hold onto their assets and still get their cash. What is SALT? SALT is a blockchain-based lending platform which lets anyone in the … Read more

What Is the Ripio Credit Network?

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Many people view cryptocurrencies as a legitimate threat to traditional finance. Moreover, currencies such as Bitcoin offer financial services to people in underbanked regions. Ripio Credit Network wants to connect lenders and borrowers all over the world to establish a peer-to-peer global credit network. What does the Ripio Credit Network Provide? The Ripio Credit Network wants … Read more