Bitcoin-backed loans with sub-prime-style incentives, but with liquidation triggers hit Wall Street

Ledn's $188 million securitization marks the moment Bitcoin-backed consumer credit started looking like mainstream asset-backed debt. Ledn Issuer Trust 2026-1 packages 5,441 fixed-rate balloon loans into rated, tradable notes with investment-grade and subordinated tranches, custody arrangements, liquidity reserves, and all the structural scaffolding that allows institutional investors to buy Bitcoin-linked yield without ever touching spot […] The post Bitcoin-backed loans with sub-prime-style incentives, but with liquidation triggers hit Wall Street appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto miner Bitdeer tanks 17% after $300M debt offering

Bitdeer has launched its second-ever convertible senior note offering, which has seen its shares tumble 29% so far this year.

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Moonwell’s AI-coded oracle glitch misprices cbETH at $1, drains $1.78M

Moonwell’s lending pools racked up about $1.78M in bad debt after a cbETH oracle mispriced the token at nearly $1 instead of around $2.2k, enabling bots and liquidators to drain collateral within hours of a misconfigured Chainlink-based update reportedly using… дальше »

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US debt will match WWII-era extreme at $64 trillion within a decade – how does Bitcoin benefit?

The fiscal mathematics of the United States are drifting toward a threshold that markets can no longer afford to ignore, and a level that, relative to GDP, hasn't transpired since the last world war. дальше »

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Strategy Signals Confidence In Bitcoin Holdings

Strategy has doubled down on its long-standing Bitcoin conviction, declaring it can withstand a dramatic collapse in price without jeopardizing its financial stability. In an official post, the company stated that even if Bitcoin were to fall as low as $8,000, it would still hold enough assets to fully cover its outstanding debt obligations. The [...] дальше »

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy to convert bond debt to equity over the next 3-6 years

Strategy plans to reduce the debt on its balance sheet by converting its $6 billion in convertible bonds into equity over the coming years, according to founder Michael Saylor. In a Sunday X post, Saylor confirmed the plan in response… дальше »

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Strategy to equitize convertible debt over 3-6 years: Saylor

The world’s largest digital asset treasury plans to convert $6 billion in bond debt to equity, claiming that it could survive an 88% Bitcoin crash. дальше »

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Ether holds $2K, but will $242M spot ETH ETF outflow reignite price downside?

Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions. дальше »

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Bitcoin price recovery dream meets $18.8 trillion household debt, and one Fed decision could flip everything

The US economy is starting 2026 with an uncomfortable split-screen scenario that is complicating the outlook for Bitcoin's recovery towards $100,000. While Wall Street credit pricing still looks calm, the “real economy” stress gauges are flashing late-cycle warning lights. дальше »

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UK moves toward blockchain gilt issuance with HSBC digital bond pilot

Britain is preparing to test blockchain technology in its sovereign debt market, appointing HSBC and law firm Ashurst to lead a digital gilt pilot expected later this year. The move puts the UK on course to become the first G7 nation to issue government bonds on a blockchain network. дальше »

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US credit card customers are saddled with $1.28 trillion in debt

U.S. credit card balances reached $1.28 trillion by the end of the fourth quarter, marking a $44 billion increase in debt over the three-month period, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. дальше »

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Strategy Downplays $17.4 Billion Loss, Says Debt Safe Unless Bitcoin Hits $8,000

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Billionaire Thomas Kaplan predicts new highs for gold as it reclaims $5K

Thomas Kaplan says golds drop is temporary and expects prices to soar past $5.6K, citing fiat risks and global debt as drivers. The post Billionaire Thomas Kaplan predicts new highs for gold as it reclaims $5K appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Why Bitcoin faces a brutal liquidity trap because China’s $298B of US Treasuries are up for sale

China’s gradual retreat from US government debt is evolving from a quiet background trend into an explicit risk-management signal, and Bitcoin traders are watching the market for the next domino. The immediate trigger for this renewed anxiety came on Feb. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 4,451 Bitcoin over the weekend for net proceeds of about $305 million. дальше »

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Is President Trump selling Bitcoin? WLFI pays off Aave debt with WBTC to avoid liquidation but risk remains

A wallet attributed to President Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial, which is managed by his sons, withdrew approximately 173 wrapped Bitcoin from Aave V3 on Feb. 5 and sold them to repay $11. дальше »

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Metaplanet to keep accumulating Bitcoin as top holders face paper losses

Even as losses mount, Metaplanet plans to raise $137 million to buy more Bitcoin and reduce debt. дальше »

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Strategy says BTC needs to fall to $8K for holdings not to cover debt as losses top $10B

Strategy has told investors that Bitcoin would have to collapse to around $8,000 before its crypto holdings no longer cover the company’s net debt, even as paper losses continue to deepen. The Michael Saylor-led firm made the disclosure in investor… дальше »

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Morning Crypto Report: Binance Suddenly Unlocks One Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin Whitepaper Name Admits and Denies Epstein Links, $2.36 Billion Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale Gets in Trouble With Ethereum

A new month for the crypto market opens with Binance unlocking one trillion SHIB in the middle of the crash, a $2.36 billion Bitcoin OG drowning in ETH debt and Adam Back forced to address Blockstream–Epstein ties. дальше »

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Two Ethereum Whales Dump $371M to Repay Aave Debt in 48 Hours

Two major Ethereum whales offloaded a combined $371 million in ETH over the span of 48 hours to repay outstanding loans on Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol. The moves came as Aave processed over $140 million in automated liquidations across multiple networks, underscoring growing caution among even the most well-capitalized market participants. дальше »

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Tether Nets Record Profit as US Debt Hoard Hits $141 Billion

Tether's USDT reserves hit a record $193 billion, including $141 billion in direct and indirect U.S. Treasury exposure. The post Tether Nets Record Profit as US Debt Hoard Hits $141 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tether's gold holdings top $17 billion as net profits surpassed $10 billion for 2025

The stablecoin giant saw sharp growth in its USDT token's supply, and was one of the world's largest U.S. government debt holder with $141 billion Treasury exposure. дальше »

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Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Raises Up to $137 Million to Buy Bitcoin and Pay Off Debt Metaplanet raised up to 21 billion yen ($137 million) through share issuance as it doubles down on its strategy of accumulating bitcoin. дальше »

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Metaplanet plans $137M capital raise to fund bitcoin buying and cut debt

Metaplanet is preparing to raise as much as 21 billion yen, or about $137 million, through a combination of new shares and stock warrants placed with selected investors. The Tokyo-based firm will raise funds through a combination of new shares and stock warrants placed with selected investors. дальше »

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DXY posts worst run in 8 years - So why isn’t Bitcoin rocketing?

The market is at a crossroads. Zooming out, the weakness in the U.S. dollar reflects fading investor confidence, driven by rising debt and ongoing tariff uncertainty, both of which are eroding the dolThe post DXY posts worst run in 8 years - So why isn’t Bitcoin rocketing? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt

Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business and partial debt repayment as it executes its capital strategy. дальше »

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Strive boosts Bitcoin holdings past 13,000 BTC after Semler acquisition

With most of its inherited debt now off the books, Strive is leaning harder into equity-backed Bitcoin growth as it looks to expand its treasury. дальше »

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Strive becomes top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder after latest BTC buy and debt cut

Vivek Ramaswamy–founded Strive, has added over 333 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, making it the 10th largest corporate holder of the bellwether cryptocurrency. Simultaneously, Strive announced it had retired 92% of the debt it inherited through its recent acquisition of… дальше »

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Urgent HSBC risk-on order issued as dollar hits 2021 lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move

HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on. The bank recommends overweighting equities, high-yield debt, emerging-market bonds, and gold while underweighting sovereigns, investment-grade credit, and oil. дальше »

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Major bank issue order to buy into risk as dollar hits new lows which could flip Bitcoin’s next move

HSBC issued a directive on Jan. 27 for investors to stay aggressively risk-on. The bank recommends overweighting equities, high-yield debt, emerging-market bonds, and gold while underweighting sovereigns, investment-grade credit, and oil. дальше »

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Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Uses SATA Shares to Pay Off Bulk of Semler Debt, Adds Bitcoin to Balance Sheet Strive raised $225 million in an oversubscribed preferred stock offering to pay down Semler-related debt and buy more bitcoin. дальше »

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Inside Bitwise's bet on the debasement trade with Bitcoin-gold ETF

Despite underperforming gold for the past few months, asset managers still believe that Bitcoin is a hedge against currency devaluation and fiscal debt.  And this belief has led Bitwise to unveil The post Inside Bitwise's bet on the debasement trade with Bitcoin-gold ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Why Worry About Bitcoin, Gold, Silver? Robert Kiyosaki Remains Bullish

Robert Kiyosaki claims that daily price swings in Bitcoin, gold, and silver are irrelevant as long as US debt keeps rising and the dollar keeps losing value. The post Why Worry About Bitcoin, Gold, Silver? Robert Kiyosaki Remains Bullish appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Strategy's credit risk falls as preferred equity value surpasses convertible debt

The bitcoin-owning company's capital structure is shifting toward permanent capital, reducing refinancing risk and damping credit volatility. дальше »

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Strive proposes $150 million preferred stock sale to repay debt, buy bitcoin

The capital raise will support balance sheet restructuring and the company's bitcoin strategy. дальше »

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Strive plans to raise $150M to pay down debt and buy more Bitcoin

The company also plans private debt-for-equity swaps for some holders of the Semler convertible notes that may shrink its offering size. дальше »

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive plans to raise $150M in preferred stock sale to buy Bitcoin and repay debt

Strive's strategic focus on Bitcoin investment and debt reduction could enhance its market position and influence in the crypto sector. The post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive plans to raise $150M in preferred stock sale to buy Bitcoin and repay debt appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes

Bitcoin Magazine Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes Strive ($ASST) plans to raise up to $150 million through a follow-on offering of its SATA preferred stock to retire convertible debt, buy more Bitcoin, and support corporate needs. дальше »

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EverGen seals $13m term loan, extends private placement to cut debt

EverGen secures a $13m Farm Credit Canada loan and extends its private placement to refinance debt, fund working capital, and support its RNG growth strategy into 2026. EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announced progress on debt refinancing and private placement initiatives aimed… дальше »

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Gold bulls face make-or-break test as Bitcoin lags ‘parabolic’ rally

Gold and silver just hit fresh all-time highs as investors flee sovereign debt, and Bitwise research argues this “gold first, Bitcoin later” rotation could set up a delayed, parabolic BTC rally over the next 4–7 months. Global precious metals markets… дальше »

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Exodus trims Bitcoin holdings but clears debt to enter 2026

Exodus's strategic asset reduction and debt clearance position it for potential growth and stability in the evolving crypto market landscape. The post Exodus trims Bitcoin holdings but clears debt to enter 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Tokenized Brazilian credit card debt offers 13% yield through BlackOpal's GemStone platform

The initiative leverages the Plume Network to tokenize credit card receivables, while giving merchants immediate access to cash. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces a $40 trillion test as US debt races higher but one hidden buyer is changing everything

On paper, the U. S. national debt is a number so big it stops feeling real. Trillions do that to your brain. So let’s bring it back down to human size for a second. If you spread today’s federal debt across U. дальше »

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Bitcoiners Celebrate ‘Genesis Day’ As US Debt Swells Past $38 Trillion

The US federal debt passed $38 trillion on January 3, 2026, according to Treasury tracking. That new milestone was reached as some in the cryptocurrency community observed Genesis Day, the anniversary of Bitcoin’s first block. дальше »

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US national debt crosses $38.5T, as Bitcoiners celebrate 'Genesis Day'

The first block was mined and added to the Bitcoin ledger on January 3, 2009, by pseudonymous cryptographer Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Major Ethereum Treasury Company Forced to Sell $74 Million in ETH

Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla sold 24,291 ETH to repay senior secured debt, signaling balance-sheet management rather than bearish sentiment. The move comes as ETH trades near $3,000 and institutional activity shows a mix of selling, rotation, and continued accumulation by firms like BitMine. дальше »

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ETHZilla reduces ETH stash to 69,800 after $74M sale tied to debt payoff

ETHZilla sold 24,291 ETH for about $74.5M to fund redemption of senior secured notes, leaving roughly 69,800 ETH on the balance sheet. The post ETHZilla reduces ETH stash to 69,800 after $74M sale tied to debt payoff appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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ETHZilla sells $74.5 million of ether in effort to trim debt load

This is the company's second sale of part of its ETH treasury, following a $40 million sale in October to fund share repurchases. дальше »

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From Money Printing to Market Surge: The Macro Forces Driving Crypto in 2026

As global policymakers confront slowing growth, rising debt burdens, and increasingly fragile conditions, the macroeconomic backdrop heading into 2026 is once again shifting toward looser constraints. дальше »

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$8T debt rollover - Why 2026 could be Bitcoin’s breakout year

Macro volatility is shaping up to be a ticking time bomb for risk assets. 2025 has been pretty rough for crypto so far. In fact, it has been way more bearish than 2024, which was a resilient year tThe post $8T debt rollover - Why 2026 could be Bitcoin’s breakout year appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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