Credit

Crypto Exchange Offers Credit Lines so Institutions Can Trade Now, Pay Later

LGO Markets is taking an unusual step for a cryptocurrency exchange by letting clients trade without pre-funding accounts.

Business  ·  27 April 2020

Arrington-Backed Startup Launches Crypto-for-Cash Credit Platform

A crypto lending startup backed by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington launched a U.S. dollar credit platform on Monday.

Business  ·  30 April 2018
Funding Rounds

Spring Labs Raises $15 Million to Build Credit Data Blockchain

Spring Labs, an identity- and credit-focused blockchain startup, has raised $14.75 million in a seed funding round.

Business  ·  27 March 2018
China

China’s Banking Regulator Pushes Blockchain Adoption for Credit Market

China's banking regulator, the CBRC, thinks the country should double down on its adoption on blockchain technology to improve the credit market.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2018
Bitcoin

Buyer Beware? Credit Creeps Into Crypto

An influx of get-rich-quick types could encourage the sort of behavior that bitcoin was designed to escape.

Business  ·  21 December 2017
Markets

Credit for Cryptos: Leverage Trading Is Coming to Bitcoin

The arrival of institutional investors has created openings for services similar to the prime brokerage that banks have long provided to hedge funds.

Business  ·  29 November 2017
Payments

American Express CEO: Bitcoin Protocol Will Be Important

While praising the use case for credits cards, American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault has said he sees potential in blockchain technology.

Business  ·  12 December 2014