Bitcoin Loans? What’s The Deal With That?!

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Oh, great, another DeFi platform that’s “Bitcoin-native”… because who doesn’t want to borrow against their Bitcoin? But hey, at least they’re not asking for a co-signer. 🤷‍♂️

Compliant on-ramp? Oh, so now even the most cautious institutions can jump into Bitcoin finance without breaking a sweat. Because nothing says “compliant” like a 1% interest rate. 😂

Borrowing against your Bitcoin at 1%? That’s cheaper than my dentist’s rates. But wait, is this a loan or a tax deduction? 🤔

Lock your Bitcoin for 6-30 days and get veBTC? Sounds like a loyalty program for crypto. But why would I lock my Bitcoin? I need it for my “I’m not a thief” insurance. 🧠

Matt Luongo, CEO of Thesis and co-founder of Mezo, said:

“Mezo is realizing Hal Finney’s vision for a Bitcoin banking experience that issues its own digital currency backed by Bitcoin, acting as banks did before they became nationalized.”

Hal Finney’s vision? Oh, right, the guy who probably thought Bitcoin was just a fad. But hey, if it’s a banking experience, I’m in. 🏦

Mezo is a Bitcoin-native finance protocol that lets users borrow, save and earn yield through onchain tools powered by MUSD. It was built by Thesis, a Bitcoin venture studio founded in 2014 that builds decentralized products and infrastructure.

Bitcoin-backed borrowing surges

Bitcoin-backed borrowing is “surging”? More like “screaming” into the void. But hey, if it’s 2025, maybe the bubble’s finally popped. 🫠

Tether, the company that’s always in the news, now has a stake in Ledn. Because nothing says “trust” like a crypto loan. 🤡

Cantor Fitzgerald’s first Bitcoin loan. Because Wall Street finally realized that crypto isn’t just a fad. Or maybe they just wanted to be the first to fail. 🤷‍♂️

Bitcoin-backed home loans in Australia. Because nothing says “homeownership” like using your Bitcoin as a down payment. But what if the price drops? You’ll be living in a shed. 🏡

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2025-11-20 00:55