Tether makes a strategic investment in bitcoin-collateralized loan provider Ledn

BlockBeats News, November 18, Tether announced a strategic investment in Bitcoin-backed loan provider Ledn to expand Bitcoin-collateralized lending opportunities. Ledn's infrastructure includes advanced custody, risk management, and liquidation systems, ensuring that clients' digital assets used for loans remain secure throughout the entire loan cycle. As the Bitcoin-collateralized lending market may be entering a significant growth phase, Ledn is well positioned to expand credit accessibility in both retail and institutional markets.

Since its inception, Ledn has issued over $2.8 billions in Bitcoin-backed loans, with more than $1 billions issued in 2025 alone, marking the company's strongest annual performance to date. In the third quarter of 2025 alone, Ledn issued $392 millions in loans, nearly matching the total for the entire year of 2024. The company currently reports annual recurring revenue (ARR) exceeding $100 millions, highlighting the growing demand for secure Bitcoin-collateralized lending products.