BlockNews
FOLLOW ON X
  • BITCOIN
  • CRYPTO
    • ETHEREUM
    • RIPPLE XRP
    • SOLANA
    • CARDANO
    • BINANCE BNB
    • DOGECOIN
    • TRON
    • SUI
    • CHAINLINK
    • LITECOIN
  • FINANCE
  • POLITICS
  • MEMECOINS
  • NFT
  • OPINION
No Result
View All Result
BlockNews
  • BITCOIN
  • CRYPTO
    • ETHEREUM
    • RIPPLE XRP
    • SOLANA
    • CARDANO
    • BINANCE BNB
    • DOGECOIN
    • TRON
    • SUI
    • CHAINLINK
    • LITECOIN
  • FINANCE
  • POLITICS
  • MEMECOINS
  • NFT
  • OPINION
No Result
View All Result
BlockNews
Home BUSINESS

BlockFi To Refund Its California Clients Over $100,000

BlockNews Team by BlockNews Team
March 30, 2023
in BUSINESS, CRYPTO, FINANCE, MEDIA
Reading Time: 3 mins read
1
SHARES
14
VIEWS
Share on XShare in TelegramShare on Reddit
  • BlockFi has agreed to refund $103,471 to its California clients, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) says.
  • BlockFi borrowers had continued repaying loans between November 11 and 22, even when they were not required to.
  • BlockFi also agreed to an ”interim suspension” of its California Financing Law (CFL) license

Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has approved a request to refund $103,471 to its California clients that had continued to repay their loans even after trading stopped on November 10, 2022. 

According to a Monday announcement by the state’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), investigations revealed that at least 111 borrowers in California “continued remitting at least $103,471 in loan repayments to BlockFi’s servicer while they were unable to withdraw funds and collateral from BlockFi’s platform.” The loan repayments were made between November 11 and 22. 

The government agency accuses BlockFi of failing to “provide timely notification to borrowers that they could stop repaying on their BlockFi loans.”

Californian @BlockFi users: BlockFi to refund over $100k after failing to notify borrowers about halting repayments post-FTX crash. The motion was filed, with a hearing set for April 19, 2023. Updates to follow. More info: https://t.co/bJkiyfgA1b #FTX #BlockFi #CryptoRefund pic.twitter.com/u0QpwY6oou

— CA Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (@CaliforniaDFPI) March 27, 2023
Via @CaliforniaDFPI – Twitter

BlockFi froze deposits and withdrawals on its platform on November 11, 2022, following the demise of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire FTX. The lender’s exposure to FTX eventually led to the firm filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection two weeks later.

According to the financial ombudsman, BlockFi only notified borrowers that they could stop repaying their loans ten days later.

BlockFi Agrees To The Refunds

According to official documents, BlockFi has agreed to refund $103,471 to its clients as part of the settlement with the DFPI. The refund will cover the fees clients pay for the interest accounts deemed as securities. 

The DFPI statement read:

“BlockFi recently filed a motion in the bankruptcy court, requesting permission to direct its servicer to return these loan repayments.”

The refunds will be made once the motion is approved, with a hearing scheduled for April 19. 2023.

The regulator previously moved to suspend BlockFi’s lending license, issued in line with the California Financing Law, for 30 days beginning November 11, 2022. The agency moved on to revoke BlockFi’s license on December 15, 2022.

According to the DFPI, BlockFi has agreed to an “interim suspension” of its license “while the bankruptcy and revocation actions are pending.” BlockFi has also decided to modify its practices to comply with California law. 

The platform will no longer offer interest accounts that are classified as securities. Instead, it will provide a new product that complies with California’s securities laws. BlockFi also agreed to a final order to discontinue and a cease and refrain order stemming from the company’s failure to notify borrowers that they could stop repaying their loans timely.

The embattled crypto lender has released a statement in response to the settlement with the DFPI, saying it is committed to complying with all regulatory requirements. BlockFi also noted that it has already implemented changes to its practices to comply with the DFPI’s requirements.

Earlier this month, BlockFi received a reprieve when the collapsed crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank said it would return the lender’s deposits amounting to $9.8 million.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
Tags: BlockFiBusinessCaliforniacryptocrypto loans
TweetShareShare
BlockNews Team

BlockNews Team

DON'T MISS THESE! HOT OFF THE PRESS

US Lawmakers to Meet Crypto Executives on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
BITCOIN

US Lawmakers to Meet Crypto Executives on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

September 15, 2025
Polymarket SEC Filing Sparks Token Launch Speculation – Here’s What We Know
BUSINESS

Polymarket SEC Filing Sparks Token Launch Speculation – Here’s What We Know

September 15, 2025
Bitwise Files for Avalanche ETF: Here is What This Means for AVAX Holders
CRYPTO

Bitwise Files for Avalanche ETF: Here is What This Means for AVAX Holders

September 15, 2025
Dogecoin Price Prediction – Here is Why Analysts See $0.45 as the Next Target
CRYPTO

Dogecoin Price Prediction – Here is Why Analysts See $0.45 as the Next Target

September 15, 2025
Altseason Is Waking Up: Here are the Top Crypto Tokens to Buy Before You Miss Out
BITCOIN

Altseason Is Waking Up: Here are the Top Crypto Tokens to Buy Before You Miss Out

September 15, 2025
How to Trade Solana Memecoins Like the Top 1%: Fix Your Trading Strategy
CRYPTO

How to Trade Solana Memecoins Like the Top 1%: Fix Your Trading Strategy

September 15, 2025
Load More

Related News

US Lawmakers to Meet Crypto Executives on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

US Lawmakers to Meet Crypto Executives on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

September 15, 2025
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reach $200K by Year-End or $180K in 2025?

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reach $200K by Year-End or $180K in 2025?

September 15, 2025
Polymarket SEC Filing Sparks Token Launch Speculation – Here’s What We Know

Polymarket SEC Filing Sparks Token Launch Speculation – Here’s What We Know

September 15, 2025
Bitwise Files for Avalanche ETF: Here is What This Means for AVAX Holders

Bitwise Files for Avalanche ETF: Here is What This Means for AVAX Holders

September 15, 2025
Dogecoin Price Prediction – Here is Why Analysts See $0.45 as the Next Target

Dogecoin Price Prediction – Here is Why Analysts See $0.45 as the Next Target

September 15, 2025
Twitter Telegram Threads

BLOCKNEWS.COM

BlockNews is your premier source for real-time cryptocurrency, blockchain, political and financial market news.

Stay ahead of the herd with BlockNews

RESOURCES

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policies
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap

DISCLOSURES AND POLICIES

BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Sponsored material is always disclosed. By using this site, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

© 2025 BlockNews

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • BITCOIN
  • CRYPTO
    • ETHEREUM
    • RIPPLE XRP
    • SOLANA
    • CARDANO
    • BINANCE BNB
    • DOGECOIN
    • TRON
    • LITECOIN
    • CHAINLINK
    • SUI
  • MEMECOINS
  • POLITICS
  • FINANCE
  • NFT
  • DEFI
  • GUIDES

© 2025 BlockNews