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BlockFi Partners with the DeFi Alliance to Mentor DeFi Startups
Published, 13 October, 2020
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JERSEY CITY, N.J.— Oct. 13, 2020— BlockFi today announced our partnership with the DeFi Alliance, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization providing support and mentorship to startups in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, specifically in the areas of trading, markets and regulation.
The DeFi Alliance offers DeFi-focused startups and entrepreneurs with support and guidance in complying with trading regulations and other applicable requirements. BlockFi is excited to join an influential list of DeFi Alliance supporters, including DRW/Cumberland, CMT Digital, Aave, Compound Finance, Jump Capital, and Volt Capital.
“We’re thrilled to be joining the DeFi Alliance, as we share similar goals in expanding and strengthening the DeFi ecosystem,” said Zac Prince, CEO and Co-Founder of BlockFi. “BlockFi has been fortunate to have the support of others in the DeFi community, and our expectation is we can pass on similar support and mentorship to startups and market-oriented companies within the alliance.”
“We’re excited to work with the DeFi Alliance’s cohort and uncover growth opportunities within the industry,” added BlockFi Chief Risk Officer and Head of Global Digital Markets Rene van Kesteren. “Despite the global economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re pleased to be a part of the DeFi industry that is continuing to grow and support burgeoning organizations.”
“We’re thrilled to have BlockFi as part of the DeFi Alliance,” said Imran Khan, Lead at DeFi Alliance. “BlockFi’s meteoric success can guide other founders to similar outcomes.”
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Last updated on February 3rd, 2021
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BlockFi Lending LLC NMLS ID#1737520 | NMLS Consumer Access
BlockFi Trading LLC NMLS ID#1873137 | NMLS Consumer Access
Digital currency is not legal tender, is not backed by the government, and crypto accounts held with BlockFi are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections. Digital currency values are not static and fluctuate due to market changes. Not all products and services are available in all geographic areas and are subject to applicable terms and conditions. Eligibility for particular products and services is subject to final determination by BlockFi. Rates for BlockFi products are subject to change.
BlockFi Rewards Credit Card: For more information, please see BlockFi’s Terms of Service. BlockFi is not a Bank. Cards are issued by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa® USA Inc. Rewards are not offered by Evolve Bank & Trust and are instead offered and managed by BlockFi.
BlockFi International Ltd. holds a Class F digital assets business license under the Digital Assets Business Act, 2018 (as amended) and is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority to conduct the following digital assets business activities: (i) issuing, selling or redeeming virtual coins, tokens or any other form of digital assets (ii) operating as a digital asset exchange (iii) providing custodial wallet services (iv) operating as a digital asset derivative exchange provider and (v) operating as a digital assets services vendor.
See blockfi.com/terms for more information.
2022 © All Rights Reserved.