Cantor Fitzgerald Launches $2B Bitcoin Lending Push
Cantor Fitzgerald starts a $2B Bitcoin-backed lending plan, partnering with FalconX and Maple Finance.
- Cantor Fitzgerald begins $2B Bitcoin-backed loan program
- FalconX and Maple Finance are among the first partners
- The firm also manages Tether’s massive U.S. Treasury reserves
Cantor Fitzgerald, a top Wall Street firm known for managing a large chunk of Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings, has taken a bold step into crypto lending. The firm just rolled out a $2 billion Bitcoin-backed lending program. This move signals growing confidence in digital assets as serious collateral.
Backing Crypto Firms with Real Capital
As part of the initiative, Cantor has extended financing to crypto-native firms FalconX Ltd. and Maple Finance. These companies, already active in decentralized finance (DeFi) and institutional crypto services, are expected to use the capital to expand operations and provide further liquidity across the digital asset space.
Bitcoin will be used as collateral in these loans, providing traditional finance-style capital access but with crypto-native tools. By using Bitcoin to secure loans, borrowers reduce risk for lenders while opening new avenues for growth and innovation in crypto markets.
A Broader Strategy Tied to Tether
Cantor Fitzgerald is already a key player in the crypto ecosystem, serving as a custodian and manager for Tether’s reserves — including its substantial holdings in U.S. Treasuries. With this new Bitcoin-backed lending strategy, Cantor is further blending traditional financial instruments with blockchain-backed assets.
This lending program may also help reduce credit crunches for crypto firms that often struggle to find capital in tighter regulatory environments. It could also set the stage for other traditional firms to launch similar initiatives, driving more institutional capital into the crypto world.
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