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Russia’s Sberbank to Start Issuing Loans Backed by Crypto Collateral
7.2.2026
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, stated that it was preparing to roll out a program of crypto-backed loans for corporate customers. The institution stressed that it was currently finalizing the infrastructure needed to scale up the rollout of these financial products. Sberbank Prepares To Scale...
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, prepares to issue crypto-backed loans
6.2.2026
Russia’s biggest bank said it plans to offer loans secured by cryptocurrency following a pilot deal with a mining firm, with legislation expected by mid-2026
Sovcombank says it's the first Russian bank to offer bitcoin-backed loans to public
5.2.2026
Larger rival Sberbank beat Sovcombank to the punch, but it's still running as a pilot program
Ether treasury ETHZilla pivots to real estate tokenization with a $4.7 million housing loan deal
5.2.2026
ETHZilla’s shift toward tokenization comes after a sharp downturn in its core crypto holdings
Bitcoin borrowing shifts from short-term liquidity to long-term planning: Xapo
3.2.2026
Xapo Bank’s Digital Wealth Report says borrowers are keeping Bitcoin-backed loans open longer during the product’s first year of activity
Bed Bath & Beyond stock jumps on deal to tokenize real estate with Tokens.com buy
2.2.2026
The new platform, planned to debut by July, will use tools from tZERO and integrate with blockchain firm Figure to offer services such as mortgages and renovation loans
Never Sell Your Bitcoin: Sats Terminal Founders on Securing Coinbase & Binance Backing, Bitcoin Loans and More
30.1.2026
Sats Terminal is the first native Bitcoin super app, bringing together Bitcoin loans, yield, and trading in a single interface and developer SDK. Sats Terminal is backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Coinbase Ventures, and Draper Associates. The founders of Sats Terminal recently joined...
How the ultra-wealthy are using bitcoin to fund their yacht upgrades and Cannes trips
25.1.2026
Cometh founder Jerome de Tychey is applying DeFi lending and borrowing on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Uniswap to structures that help the ultra-wealthy secure loans against their massive crypto fortunes
Makina loses $4.1 million in exploit tied to price-feed manipulation
20.1.2026
An attacker used flash loans to manipulate pricing data in Makina’s DUSD/USDC Curve pool, draining more than $4 million before MEV bots captured part of the haul
Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
16.1.2026
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay
JPMorgan downplays stablecoin threat as local bankers warn of $6.6 trillion risk
11.1.2026
The ABA sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, saying stablecoins that offer yields will affect its banking members ability to grant loans, but JPMorgan disagrees
Nexo Launches Zero‑Interest Credit Offering 0% APR and No Fees
9.1.2026
Nexo introduces Zero‑Interest Credit, a 0% APR crypto‑backed loan with no fees. Nexo, a leading digital‑asset wealth platform, announced on January 8, 2026 the rollout of Zero‑Interest Credit (ZiC), expanding its Nexo Credit Line. The product lets bitcoin and ethereum holders obtain liquidity...
Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data
29.12.2025
Sberbank used its in-house crypto custody tool to back a loan for mining firm Intelion Data, signaling broader interest in crypto lending
Ledn Launches Open Book Report Amid Bitcoin Lending Boom
19.12.2025
Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral...
PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI
18.12.2025
The move links PayPal’s dollar-pegged token to onchain funding for GPUs and data centers, supported by a $1 billion customer incentive program
Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody
18.12.2025
Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian...
Nexo Agrees to Buy Argentina’s Buenbit to Expand Crypto Services Across Latin America
11.12.2025
The deal gives Nexo access to Buenbit's user base and enables it to offer crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings accounts and trading tools
ETHZilla moves into onchain housing finance with 15% Zippy acquisition
10.12.2025
The company’s second acquisition in a week brings manufactured-home chattel loans onchain as Ether treasury stocks continue to slide
Pineapple Financial Starts Migrating its $10B Mortgage Portfolio Onchain via Injective
10.12.2025
The Canadian fintech has already put data tied to about $412 million in funded mortgages onchain, and aims to migrate more than 29,000 loans over time
KindlyMD Turns to Kraken as Fourth Provider for Bitcoin-Backed $210M Loan at 8%
10.12.2025
An SEC filing shows the Kraken facility will be used to retire an outstanding Antalpha loan and requires significant bitcoin collateral