Market context
Follow the story. See which markets it affects. Explore the context.
Hashi, a Bitcoin-native lending protocol on the Sui blockchain, aims to boost BTC DeFi use by enabling transparent, onchain BTC-backed borrowing and lending, supported by institutional liquidity and …
Babylon secured $15M funding from a16z to advance Bitcoin-native staking and lending, with key integrations launching in 2026. The growing BTC-backed loan sector emphasizes full collateralization and…
Xapo Bank expands access to its Bitcoin lending product, backed by $100M initial allocations, signaling renewed confidence in crypto credit markets post-2022 collapses.
Sygnum Bank launches a Bitcoin-backed multisignature lending product debuting in 2026, enhancing borrower control and security for fiat loans backed by Bitcoin collateral amid a resurgence in Bitcoin…
JPMorgan plans to allow institutional clients to borrow against Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings by end-2025, boosting crypto's integration into institutional finance amid growing demand and regulatory …
Lava raised $17.5M in a Series A extension and launched a USD yield product offering up to 7.5% APY for dollar lenders funding bitcoin-backed loans, emphasizing bitcoin-only collateral and plans to s…
Coinbase’s bitcoin-backed onchain loan originations surpassed $1B eight months after launch; loan limits rose to $5M and the product runs via Morpho on Base, offering US users flexible, over‑collater…
Banks prefer onchain crypto collateral for loans due to 24/7 liquidity and higher LTVs; Figure Technology's Nasdaq debut jumped 24% and JPMorgan is studying crypto-backed loans for 2026, signaling ac…
Article examines the renewed interest in crypto lending amid Bitcoin gains, noting new platforms, DeFi growth, evolving regulation and lingering risks from past lending collapses.