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Fees, collateral give DeFi edge as TradFi eyes crypto loans: 1inch exec
23.7.2025
1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz told Cointelegraph that DeFi’s user experience, wider collateral range and optimized fees give it an edge over TradFi in the lending race
The Node: JPM’s BTC Lending Play
22.7.2025
One of the trends that I’m keeping an eye on is the growing availability of bitcoin-backed loans. Let’s check in on the sector real quick
Crypto Lending Platform Morpho V2 Brings DeFi Closer to Traditional Finance
12.6.2025
Morpho V2 delivers market-driven fixed-rate, fixed-term loans with customizable terms to meet the demands of institutions and enterprises
Galaxy Report: Crypto Lending Dips Slightly, Bitcoin Treasuries, Futures Drive New Leverage
4.6.2025
Crypto leverage diversified significantly in Q1 2025, moving beyond traditional lending as corporate bitcoin purchases and futures markets gained prominence, according to a Galaxy Digital report published June 4. Galaxy Study Dives Deep Into the Shifting Trends of Crypto Leverage in Q1 2025 Galaxy...
Wall Street Giant Cantor Debuts Bitcoin Lending Business With First Tranches to FalconX, Maple
27.5.2025
The financing will help Maple Finance, a major crypto lending platform itself, to speed up its growth, CEO Sidney Powell said
Crypto Lending Platform Ledn Transitions to Bitcoin-Only Loan Model, Discontinuing ETH and Growth Accounts
26.5.2025
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced a strategic shift to become a bitcoin-only company effective July 1, 2025, discontinuing support for ethereum ( ETH) and focusing exclusively on bitcoin-backed loans. This decision is explained to be driven by the company’s commitment to providing...
Crypto Lender Ledn Goes Full Bitcoin Maxi as It Seeks to Reduce Client Asset Risk
23.5.2025
Ledn said the shift is part of its broader strategy to simplify its product and sharpen its focus around bitcoin
DeFi lending TVL is outpacing DEXs due to more sustainable yield — VC
12.5.2025
Crypto users could be looking for a more sustainable yield this cycle, as total value locked in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending continues to hit new highs while decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have lagged in comparison.DeFi lending protocols are currently the leading DeFi vertical in TVL...
Bitcoin Payments App Strike to Offer BTC Lending in Boost to Reemergent Sector
7.5.2025
"You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don't have to," founder Jack Mallers wrote
Tether, Galaxy, Ledn Dominate CeFi Crypto Lending as DeFi Borrowing Soars, Research Shows
15.4.2025
Total crypto lending is still down 43% from its 2021 peak, but decentralized platforms have seen a significant growth, Galaxy reported
An Unlikely Contender Emerges as a Leader in the Crypto-Lending Arena
15.4.2025
Tether, known for its stablecoin products, has emerged as the leader in the crypto-lending arena, followed by Galaxy and Ledn. The sector has undergone a consolidation period following the collapse of former crypto-lending powerhouses Blockfi, Celsius, and Genesis. Tether Becomes Leader of...
Crypto lending down 43% from 2021 highs, DeFi borrowing surges 959%
14.4.2025
The crypto lending market’s size remains significantly down from its $64 billion high, but decentralized finance (DeFi) borrowing has made a more than 900% recovery from bear market lows.Crypto lending enables borrowers to use their crypto holdings as collateral to obtain a crypto or fiat...
Crypto lending down 43% from 2021 highs, DeFi borrowing surges 959%
14.4.2025
The crypto lending market’s size remains significantly down from its $64 billion high, but decentralized finance (DeFi) borrowing has made an over 900% recovery from bear market lows.Crypto lending enables borrowers to use their crypto holdings as collateral to obtain a crypto or fiat loan...
APX Lending Secures $20M Funding Amid 'Rising Demand' for Crypto-Backed Loans in Canada
11.4.2025
APX received exemptive relief from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) at the start of this month
LatAm Exchange TruBit Taps Crypto Lending Platform Morpho for DeFi Earn Offering
26.3.2025
A better user experience can be created by having fintech at the front and DeFi at the back, also known as a “DeFi mullet.”
Blockstream to Launch 3 Funds After Securing Multi-Billion Dollar Investment
4.3.2025
The funds, which will include two focused on crypto lending, will go live in April, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg
China Court Rules in Crypto Lending Dispute: Tether is Not Legal Tender
11.2.2025
A court in China has ruled that Tether is not considered legal tender in a crypto lending dispute…
THORChain to Issue Equity Tokens to Battle $200M Debt After Pausing Bitcoin, Ether Lending
3.2.2025
TCY tokens will be distributed at a rate of 1 TCY per dollar of defaulted debt, turning lenders and savers into equity holders
Aave proposal to peg Ethena’s USDe to USDT sparks community pushback
4.1.2025
The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks
Aave proposal to peg Ethena’s USDe to USDT sparks community pushback
4.1.2025
The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks