Ledger announces launch of Bitcoin-collateralized lending feature
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According to BlockBeats, Ledger announced the launch of Crypto Loan, allowing users to collateralize cbBTC or WBTC to obtain USDC or USDT。
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Ledger launches Bitcoin-collateralized lending, allowing users to borrow without selling BTC stablecoins.
According to BlockBeats,October 7, Ledger in Singapore TOKEN2049 announced at the conference the launch of its Crypto Loan feature, allowing eligible users to use cbBTC or WBTC as collateral to borrow USDC or USDT, gaining liquidity without selling Bitcoin.
The feature is supported by the decentralized lending protocol Morpho through technology service provider Yield.xyz. Users can create and manage loans directly in Ledger Wallet, monitor the loan-to-value ratio (LTV), add collateral, repay, or increase borrowing. Key operations still require physical confirmation through a Ledger hardware device, while users retain control of their private keys and final transaction authorization.
Ledger also announced that its hardware devices will support direct connections to Morpho without browser extensions or software wallets. The company said Crypto Loan will be gradually made available to eligible users.
This further advances Ledger's expansion from hardware wallets into financial services. Previously,Coinbase had launched Morpho-based fixed-rate Bitcoin-collateralized loans, and JPMorgan is also exploring Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral.
Original link https://m.theblockbeats.info/flash/370591
Key points
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According to BlockBeats, Ledger on October 7 in Singapore TOKEN2049 announced the launch of the Crypto Loan feature.
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The feature allows eligible users to use cbBTC or WBTC as collateral to obtain USDC or USDT。
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The feature is supported by Morpho through technology service provider Yield.xyz.
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Users can create and manage loans in Ledger Wallet, monitor the loan-to-value ratio, add collateral, repay, or increase borrowing.
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Key operations require physical confirmation through a Ledger hardware device, while users retain control of private keys and final transaction authorization.
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Ledger stated that its hardware devices will support direct connections to Morpho, and Crypto Loan will be gradually made available to eligible users.
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This feature allows eligible users to use cbBTC or WBTC as collateral to obtain USDC or USDT in Ledger Wallet while continuing to hold the assets used as collateral. Users can view the loan-to-value ratio and add collateral, repay, or increase borrowing.
Why it matters to readers
The feature provides holders of Bitcoin-related assets with an additional way to access stablecoin liquidity without selling collateralized assets, and also indicates that Ledger is expanding its product scope from hardware wallets to lending services.
A key point for beginners: collateralized lending does not mean receiving funds for free; the loan-to-value ratio changes with the value of the collateral. The original text mentions the ability to monitor and add collateral, but does not provide interest rates, fees, or liquidation rules.
Risks and unknowns
The original text does not provide official announcements from Ledger, Morpho, or Yield.xyz for independent verification.
The actual launch timing, supported regions, and user eligibility criteria are not specified.
Loan interest rates, fees, collateralization ratios, and liquidation rules are not specified.
The actual number of users and loan volume are unknown.
The original text does not specify risks related to smart contracts, stablecoins, technical services, or compliance.
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Collateral
An asset provided by a counterparty to guard against potential losses, which may be liquidated in the event of default to compensate the lender for its loss.
