BlockFi
Currency raised in 2021 : $ 850mn Founded : 2017
US-based company BlockFi was founded in 2017 , it specialises in crypto-asset lending . The company provides loans in USD , GBP , or EUR against cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin ( BTC ), Ethereum ( ETH ) or Litecoin ( LTC ). It is a platform of choice for people who are looking to take advantage of their cryptocurrency assets while maintaining access to liquidity .
BlockFi also provides a variety of financial services , including an interest rate account for cryptocurrency holders . The company also has a trading platform , allowing instant exchange of crypto-assets for individuals . It also boasts the first credit card in the world to reward Bitcoin . Over 850 people work for the fintech company , which secured $ 850mn ( USD ) of new funding in 2021 .
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