Ledn is adding physical gold to its platform, marking a shift for the crypto lending company. CEO Mauricio Di Bartolomeo discussed the move with natbrunell, explaining why some investors are now hedging between $BTC and gold.
Key details:
• Gold integration uses Tether's XAUt, backed by physical reserves in Swiss vaults
• Ledn sees the $BTC loan market eventually reaching $1 trillion
• Di Bartolomeo dismisses widespread predictions of a $40k $BTC crash
• The platform now has an S&P-rated bond, signaling institutional credibility
Di Bartolomeo addressed the ideological tension in the $BTC community over lending and credit, noting that many early adopters quietly borrow against their holdings despite public skepticism.
The conversation also touched on Venezuela's political upheaval and the crackdown on illegal gold mining operations.
Key details:
• Gold integration uses Tether's XAUt, backed by physical reserves in Swiss vaults
• Ledn sees the $BTC loan market eventually reaching $1 trillion
• Di Bartolomeo dismisses widespread predictions of a $40k $BTC crash
• The platform now has an S&P-rated bond, signaling institutional credibility
Di Bartolomeo addressed the ideological tension in the $BTC community over lending and credit, noting that many early adopters quietly borrow against their holdings despite public skepticism.
The conversation also touched on Venezuela's political upheaval and the crackdown on illegal gold mining operations.