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BlockFills Taps Interim CEO After Withdrawal Freeze, Reported $75 Million Loss

The company is pursuing a sale following reported lending losses, with client withdrawals still paused.

Overview

  • Co-founder Nicholas Hammer has stepped down, and the company website lists Joseph Perry as interim CEO.
  • Client deposits and withdrawals have been suspended since Feb. 11, with no stated timeline for resumption.
  • Roughly $75 million in lending losses are reported to have fueled the firm’s liquidity strain.
  • Management and investors are reportedly seeking a buyer or strategic partner to stabilize the business.
  • Limited trading to open or close positions continues under restrictions, and the firm says it handled over $60 billion in 2025 for about 2,000 institutional clients.