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Bitcoin-Backed Loans Return with a Twist!
Tradfi embraces crypto with new products that might just spark a financial revolution
Austin Hodge
January 31, 2025 • Read Time: 12 minutes
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Bitcoin-backed loans are back in the spotlight, and this time, traditional finance institutions might just be ready to jump on board. With the market expected to balloon to $45.6 billion by 2030, it's not just about borrowing against Bitcoin anymore—it's a financial evolution that could change the lending landscape. Will the newfound interest from stalwarts like Cantor Fitzgerald herald a safer, more regulated era, or is it simply a high-stakes game of financial chess?
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