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#Tether Invests in Ledn To Expand $BTC-Backed Lending

Tether has announced an investment in Ledn, a platform specializing in consumer loans collateralized by $BTC, as institutional participation in #crypto-backed credit markets accelerates. The #stablecoin issuer disclosed the funding Tuesday without revealing the investment amount.

The capital targets infrastructure development that enables businesses and individuals to access liquidity against their Bitcoin holdings without liquidating positions. Ledn operates in over 100 countries, providing custody, risk management, and liquidation services for crypto-backed lending products.

Adam Reeds, co-founder and CEO of Ledn, stated demand for #Bitcoin financial services is expected to continue rising. The platform originated $392 million in Bitcoin-backed loans during the third quarter of 2025, according to company disclosures from October.

The investment follows reports that Tether is considering a $1.15 billion stake in Neura, a German robotics manufacturer. The stablecoin giant has expanded its investment portfolio beyond digital assets into technology and infrastructure sectors over the past year.

Bitcoin-backed lending products have regained traction three years after the collapse of Celsius, a centralized crypto lending platform that failed in July 2022. The sector's resurgence coincides with increased Wall Street participation in digital asset credit markets and growing institutional demand for yield products.