Stablecoin giant Tether backs Ledn, targets global crypto lending

The investment from the stablecoin giant coincides with accelerating institutional interest and Wall Street participation in the crypto-backed loans sector.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in Ledn, a platform providing consumer loans collateralized by Bitcoin, the company said Tuesday.

The funding is targeted toward developing financial infrastructure that allows businesses and individuals to access liquidity and credit against their Bitcoin (BTC) without needing to sell their holdings. 

Ledn, founded in 2018, provides users in over 100 countries with custody, risk management and liquidation services. In October, the company reported it had originated $392 million in Bitcoin-backed loans for the third quarter of 2025.

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