Crypto-backed loans are one of the most popular tools in the crypto ecosystem. Not only are they available at rates that beat many traditional funding options, they provide crypto investors with a way to access the value of their crypto without having to sell. Structured just like any other collateralized loan, borrowers stake their cryptoRead more
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29 May, 2019
Today we’re excited to announce the launch of Gemini Dollar (GUSD) stablecoin support throughout our platform. BlockFi Interest Account (BIA) clients based outside the U.S. can now earn up to 6.2% APY, earned monthly in GUSD. BIA launched in March 2019 and is currently paying interest on over $100M in BTC and ETH balances heldRead more
21 May, 2019
May has been a fantastic month for the crypto ecosystem. We’ve seen the presumed end to the bear market. Bitcoin has had some very exciting upward price action. And thousands of serious crypto fans, traders, and entrepreneurs descended on NYC to attend the 2019 Blockchain Week. To top it off, the BlockFi Interest Account nowRead more
16 May, 2019
BlockFi is proud to be a market-leader driving the crypto financial services movement in the crypto ecosystem. A major element of the sudden attention on this market sector has been the shift in attention solely focused on technology, to a customer-focused perspective that works toward making crypto more approachable to the average consumer. As partRead more
25 April, 2019
We’re happy to announce that Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now available on all BlockFi accounts. 2FA is the industry standard for securing your online accounts. Once enabled, 2FA adds a second layer of protection to your BlockFi account. When you login, you’ll be prompted to input your password and a verification code generated by authenticatorRead more
23 April, 2019
BlockFi was founded on the belief that crypto investors should have access to the same products and services available in the traditional financial markets. The BlockFi platform has grown rapidly in the past two years thanks to the support of clients from over 50 countries. As of this month, over $53 million in client cryptoRead more
20 March, 2019
The launch of the BlockFi Interest Account (BIA) was a huge success. We received overwhelming support from the community and new clients joining the platform. Our team strives to provide the best consumer-friendly financial products in the crypto ecosystem and we’re seeing that take shape through the significant volume we’ve seen in just the firstRead more
19 March, 2019
Capitalism and increasingly global markets have worked to lift the quality of life of humans around the world dramatically. Financial markets work by learning and adapting through product development by ecosystem participants and progressive regulation. At a time when we face global challenges, the world needs a more globalized financial system that is accessible toRead more
4 March, 2019
Today we’re excited to announce the launch of the BlockFi Interest Account (BIA). Available to the public starting today, users can securely store their Bitcoin or Ether at BlockFi and receive 6% annual interest, paid monthly in cryptocurrency. Interest earned in a BIA compounds monthly, delivering an industry-leading APY of 6.2%. The program has beenRead more
29 January, 2019
BlockFi is excited to announce that we have raised an extension of our latest $4M raise from Coinbase Ventures and Able Partners. Coinbase Ventures is one of the leading investment bodies in the cryptocurrency industry. They provide financing for promising companies that have the teams and ideas that can move the space forward in a positive, meaningfulRead more
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