Key Takeaways CeFi loan books fell 6% to $23.3B in Q1 2026, ending growth since Q3 2024. Tether held a 68% share, while Maple, Nexo, and Coinbase gained market share. Galaxy and Ledn shrank the […]
Several threads are feeding the attention. Aave is rolling out the Ethereum version of its V4 upgrade, a rebuild of how the protocol handles lending, and has seen active governance debate over borrowing limits alongside […]
The growth case rests on a simple dynamic: as bitcoin ownership broadens and prices rise, holders increasingly want to borrow against appreciated collateral for tax efficiency, working capital or lifestyle needs, while lenders gain comfort […]
Key Takeaways The XRPL Lending Protocol proposal would handle loan payments and tracking on the blockchain, while keeping credit approval decisions outside of it. This could allow institutions to use digital versions of assets as […]
Tether’s gold-backed token XAU₮ is moving into lending through Ledn. It allows eligible XAU₮ holders to borrow against tokenized gold without selling their exposure. Tether is moving its gold strategy from reserves into credit. The […]
Key Takeaways Figure agreed to buy Kiavi for $717M, adding AI-powered real estate lending technology. Figure expects $7B+ annual loan volume and targets 40%+ first-lien share by 2027. Sixth Street backs the deal as Figure […]
Key Takeaways Morpho raised $175M from Paradigm, A16z Crypto, and Ribbit at a $2B valuation. Morpho’s $6.6B TVL highlights rising institutional demand for DeFi lending. Paul Frambot aims to scale Morpho from crypto markets to […]
Key Takeaways Wintermute launched Armitage, with 2 USDC vaults live on Morpho. Wintermute’s $10B daily trading reach brings institutional capital into DeFi lending. Armitage plans cross-chain expansion as firms push institutional infrastructure onchain. Wintermute Deploys […]
The following opinion article was authored by Matt Luongo, the Founder and CEO of Thesis*, the venture studio behind Mezo, tBTC, and Lolli. A developer by background, he’s been building in Bitcoin since 2014 and […]
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