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According to The Block, crypto infrastructure and capital markets company Keyrock has completed the acquisition of BlockFills' institutional trading and brokerage business. This transaction brings Keyrock BlockFills' trading technology, institutional client relationships, and a team of experienced derivatives traders.The announcement stated that this acquisition also expands Keyrock's regulatory footprint, establishing a CIMA-registered entity in the Cayman Islands and planning to obtain FCA authorization in the UK. Keyrock's announcement did not disclose the acquisition price. According to previous court documents and reports, Keyrock was selected for $3.25 million in BlockFills' bankruptcy restructuring process. Chicago-based BlockFills filed for bankruptcy protection in early 2026 after suffering significant losses due to the cryptocurrency market crash in February.

According to CoinDesk, Belgian digital asset service company Keyrock is acquiring the bankrupt crypto trading and lending company BlockFills for $3.25 million, pending court approval. Keyrock will take on "almost all" of BlockFills' assets, some liabilities, partial equity, client lists, as well as proprietary technology and intellectual property. BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March, reporting liabilities of $100 million to $500 million, with assets of only $50 million to $100 million.This acquisition will allow Keyrock to gain access to BlockFills' network of institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset management firms, market makers, and mining companies. Keyrock completed a Series C funding round last year led by SC Ventures, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank, with a valuation of $1.1 billion, and acquired Luxembourg-based fund management company Turing Capital last fall.

BlockFills, headquartered in Chicago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Documents submitted by the company indicate that its estimated assets are between $50 million and $100 million, while estimated liabilities are between $100 million and $500 million.In a statement released on Sunday, BlockFills stated that after extensive discussions with investors, clients, and creditors, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process is the "most responsible path forward." This filing for reorganization will allow the company to undergo an orderly restructuring under court supervision while maintaining transparency and oversight. The company added that this move aims to "stabilize the business, seek additional liquidity and avenues for recovery, and explore potential strategic transactions," while emphasizing that protecting customer interests "remains a top priority."

According to a report by the Financial Times citing anonymous sources, cryptocurrency trading and lending company BlockFills has "sought restructuring advice from consulting firm BRG." It is said that after halting withdrawals, BlockFills appointed BRG's Mark Renzi as "Chief Transformation Officer." The new management of BlockFills aims to "complete the restructuring, inject new capital, and implement new governance and financial controls."Previously, the lending institution temporarily suspended customer deposits and withdrawals last month. At that time, BlockFills attributed the move to "recent market and financial conditions," citing a significant decline in the digital asset market. This week, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against BlockFills after one of its clients, Dominion Capital, accused the company of mismanaging client funds in February.

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the cryptocurrency lending firm BlockFills, temporarily freezing its disputed assets. Dominion Capital filed a lawsuit on February 27, accusing BlockFills of misappropriating and unlawfully retaining customer crypto assets worth millions of dollars, commingling customer assets, concealing significant losses, and refusing to return funds after suspending withdrawals on the BlockFills platform in February. The frozen amount is 70.6 BTC, and it has prevented BlockFills from transferring assets overseas.The cryptocurrency lending firm BlockFills has been struggling, reporting a loss of $75 million, and suspended user deposits and withdrawals on February 11. The company, headquartered in Chicago, serves approximately 2,000 institutional clients, with a trading volume reaching $60 billion by 2025, and is currently seeking a buyer.

The co-founder and CEO of digital asset technology and trading company BlockFills, Nicholas Hammer, has stepped down. The company's website now lists Joseph Perry as the interim CEO, and a company spokesperson confirmed that Hammer served as CEO until July 2025.Blockfills announced on February 11 that it had suspended customer deposits and withdrawals due to recent market volatility that resulted in approximately $75 million in losses. According to informed sources, the platform had urged some customers to withdraw their assets in advance before the freeze, and deposits remain suspended. Reports indicate that the company is also seeking potential buyers, with investors including Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, CME Ventures, and Simplex Ventures.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset technology and trading company BlockFills has announced the launch of a comprehensive cryptocurrency to fiat payment processing service designed specifically for corporate payment companies and fintech firms.The unique features of BlockFills' payment service include its fiat banking capabilities, supporting multiple fiat currencies and same-day settlement functionality.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the digital asset technology and trading company BlockFills, aimed at institutions and professional traders, has appointed Amy Shelly as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).The team stated: "The company is preparing to open international offices, expand BlockFills' product offerings, and position itself for significant growth in the institutional digital asset space. Shelly has over 30 years of experience in financial services management, including six years as Chief Financial Officer of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Shelly is a licensed CPA and has received numerous accolades."Additionally, founding partner Neil Van Huis has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer.