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BlockFi is excited to launch its own crypto trading platform, BlockFi Trading, allowing its global user base of individual and institutional investors in cryptocurrencies to better manage their crypto-assets and optimize their asset allocation. BlockFi Trading will initially allow holders of cryptocurrencies to seamlessly trade between Bitcoin, Ether and the Gemini Dollar (GUSD) within theRead more

This month the BlockFi team has been hard at work. We launched Whitelisting, added a Wallet Address Book, and made updates to the BlockFi dashboard. This month we’re also announcing that we’ll be increasing our Tier 1 level for BTC and ETH (changes to take effect December 1, 2019). BlockFi clients will be receiving theirRead more

One of the most common questions people new to crypto ask is: “How do I buy Bitcoin?” In this piece, we’ll answer this question and dive into the specifics of how cryptocurrency trading works. If you already own crypto and are looking to learn a little more about a specific aspect of trading, you canRead more

1. Bitcoin is just one type of cryptoasset A common theme in the cryptocurrency world is that people new to the space often think crypto is synonymous with Bitcoin. While these people aren’t necessarily wrong, seeing as Bitcoin is one example of a cryptoasset, what they might not realize is that there are thousands ofRead more

We want to thank you all for your continued support of BlockFi. Over the last three months alone, we’ve paid out over $2MM worth of crypto in interest and bonuses. In order to bring more value to the BlockFi community, we focused this month’s efforts on launching BlockFi Institutional Services, releasing a new product feature,Read more

To even begin answering the question of what is the best stablecoin, we need to first define what a stablecoin is and what function it serves. What is a Stablecoin? A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged to or backed by a currency’s or commodity’s value. Typically, a stablecoin’s value and the currency or commodity itRead more

BlockFi is excited to announce the launch of Automated Loan Origination (ALO). With this launch, our loan process has been greatly expedited and our user experience improved. Video sped up for your viewing pleasure. To help make our loan application experience easier for clients, we have created a newly designed loan application workflow that makesRead more

BlockFi is formally introducing BlockFi Institutional Services, designed to give market-makers, funds, exchanges, and family offices access to enterprise-grade financing solutions for digital assets. The company was recently selected as an Innovator by the FIA and subsequently has been shortlisted for the finals presentation at the FIA Expo in Chicago, October 29th – 31st. BlockFiRead more

As Bitcoin continues to grow into a larger asset class, quickly earning as much as possible has become a more widespread goal. For this reason, we’ve put together a breakdown to explain the best way to earn Bitcoin fast and increase the holdings you already have. Moreover, we touch upon how you can grow yourRead more

BlockFi Institutions (institutions@blockfi.com) Introduction   If and when the institutional herd comes to crypto, how will we hear its thundering footsteps?  Here at BlockFi, we are moving forward with our goal of bringing the best of traditional financial products to cryptocurrency investors, which puts us in the necessary position of driving the institutionalization (hah) ofRead more