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Bitcoin-backed loans increasingly used for tuition and working capital

CoinDesk says lenders view the shift as borrowers using BTC collateral to get liquidity without selling their holdings.

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Bitcoin-backed lending is expanding beyond trading activity, with lenders describing it as a more mainstream way for borrowers to obtain credit, according to CoinDesk.

The outlet says borrowers are increasingly using BTC collateral to access liquidity for needs such as tuition and working capital.

CoinDesk adds that the appeal is getting cash without selling bitcoin, reflecting an evolving use case for crypto loans.

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CoinDeskBitcoin loans are paying for tuition and working capital, not just trades, lenders say

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