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California revoked the license of the bankrupt crypto lending company after a two-year investigation. On November 7, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that the company’s license was suspended in November 2022. After two years of audits, the license was permanently revoked.
The company agreed to the license revocation and committed to discontinuing unsafe practices. DFPI reported that the company violated the California Financing Law (CFL). BlockFi gave loans without considering borrowers’ repayment capacity and charged interest before the loans were disbursed. Additionally, the company failed to provide credit counseling and did not meet credit reporting obligations.
DFPI Commissioner Clothilde Hewlett said, “While we encourage innovation in our financial markets, companies must comply with laws and protect consumers to continue operating.”
The bankrupt company will pay a $175,000 fine imposed by California, but the payment has been postponed to prioritize consumer repayments. In May 2024, the company shut down its web platform, and customers can no longer access it.
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The bankruptcy process began after Sam Bankman-Fried‘s FTX exchange collapsed. The company had significant exposure to FTX and its affiliates. BlockFi filed for bankruptcy due to a $400 million credit line with FTX US. Additionally, FTX was one of BlockFi‘s largest unsecured creditors.
By 2024, the company is estimated to owe up to $10 billion to more than 100,000 creditors.
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