SALT
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SALT helps leverage blockchain assets to secure cash loans. Its platform gives an access to capital-on-demand through an extensive network of lenders.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2016 | |
| HQ | Denver, CO, US | Map |
| Website | saltlending.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- SALT Lending Extends Blockchain-Backed Loans™ Reach By 60% To Include 20 More U.S. Jurisdictions
- Nexo Offers to Acquire the Remaining Assets of Competitor SALT Lending
- Nexo Offers to Acquire the Remaining Assets of Competitor SALT Lending
- Bitcoin king Mike Novogratz leads $52 million investment in crypto-lending startup
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Jan 2021) | 49 | (+3%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | A | More |
Key People/Management at SALT
Shawn Owen
CEO
David Lechner
CFO
Jennifer Nealson
Chief Marketing Officer
Caleb Slade
Chief Knowledge Officer, Co-Founder, Community and Creative Director
Blake Cohen
Co-Founder
Benjamin Yablon
EVP, Director of Global Strategy
SALT Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2016 |
Cryptocurrency | SALT (SALT) |
SALT Cybersecurity Score
SALT Online and Social Media Presence
37.28k Twitter followers
SALT has 37.28k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 1.3% month over month and decreased 1.8% quarter over quarter
SALT's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @SALTLending
1.8k
Tweets
583
Following
37.3k
Followers
26
Tweets last 30 days
6.8
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
SALT News and Updates
August 08, 2018
SALT Lending Extends Blockchain-Backed Loans™ Reach By 60% To Include 20 More U.S. Jurisdictions
DENVER, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SALT Lending, the world's premiere provider of cryptocurrency collateralized Blockchain-Backed Loans™, today announces that it has begun to operate in 20 more states in the union, increasing its total reach to 35. More than 16.3 million people in the U....
July 27, 2018
Nexo Offers to Acquire the Remaining Assets of Competitor SALT Lending
ZUG, Switzerland, July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexo, the leading global crypto-backed loans platform, has offered to buy certain assets of SALT Lending, whose CEO left the company unexpectedly, and provide liquidity to its community. SALT Lending has offered no explanation for the sudden ...
July 27, 2018
Nexo Offers to Acquire the Remaining Assets of Competitor SALT Lending
ZUG, Switzerland, July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexo, the leading global crypto-backed loans platform, has offered to buy certain assets of SALT Lending, whose CEO left the company unexpectedly, and provide liquidity to its community. SALT Lending has offered no explanation for the sudden ...
July 24, 2018
Bitcoin king Mike Novogratz leads $52 million investment in crypto-lending startup
Mike Novogratz has led a $52.5 million fundraise for crypto-lending startup BlockFi, the company announced Tuesday.
The firm will use the funds to expand its lending platform outside the US and to support more digital assets.
BlockFi allows crypto investors to borrow against their holdings.
M…
SALT Blogs
October 22, 2020
SALT Stabilization: How it Works
I’ve Been Stabilized. What’s Next?When your Loan-to-Value ratio (LTV) exceeds 90.91%, we stabilize your loan by converting all of your volatile assets into stablecoin (USDC).At this point, you will notice that your USDC wallet reflects the total US Dollar value of your combined portfolio. Each colla…
October 19, 2020
How to Protect Your Anonymity Against Crypto Dusting Attacks
Understanding the nature of dusting attacks and airdropping can help you determine the best way to protect yourself and your crypto holdings from hackers and scammers.Since Bitcoin’s debut to the public more than a decade ago, supporters have praised the benefits of cryptocurrency transactions inclu…
October 07, 2020
SERIES: The Most Confusing Economics Concepts Explained: Inflation vs. Deflation
Inflation and deflation are common economic terms that can be a bit confusing. They aren’t always addressed in school, but they affect our lives in so many ways. While the causes and consequences of inflation and deflation can be complicated, their definitions are surprisingly simple. Here is what y…
October 02, 2020
Game Theory and Bitcoin: the Miners’ Perspective
Competition drives markets. In traditional financial markets, however, competition is limited to the production of goods and the buying and selling process. With Bitcoin, competition plays a far-deeper role. The minting of new bitcoin, as well as the processing and verification of transactions, are …
September 30, 2020
SALT Lending Reaches Settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
September 30, 2020 (DENVER) — Salt Blockchain Inc. f/k/a Salt Lending Holdings, Inc. (“Salt” or the “Company”), a company that provides crypto-backed loans and is expanding its product offerings to include wealth management services, today announced it has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securiti…
September 28, 2020
How to Grow Your Business Capital Through Cryptocurrency
By Reese JonesDisclaimer: Buying cryptocurrency is risky. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment or financial advice.Cryptocurrency is reshaping the finance and business worlds. Not only has it challenged conventional thinking, but it has p…
SALT Frequently Asked Questions
When was SALT founded?
SALT was founded in 2016.
Who are SALT key executives?
SALT's key executives are Shawn Owen, David Lechner and Jennifer Nealson.
How many employees does SALT have?
SALT has 49 employees.
Who are SALT competitors?
Competitors of SALT include NEM.io Foundation, NEO and Bitcoin Gold.
Where are SALT offices?
SALT has an office in Denver.
How many offices does SALT have?
SALT has 1 office.
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