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00:00 - Introduction to Ledn and Bitcoin Lending
03:56 - Discussing the State of Bitcoin Leverage
06:42 - Understanding Risks in Bitcoin Lending
09:46 - The Impact of Market Dynamics on Bitcoin Lending
12:48 - The Importance of Transparency in Lending
15:47 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Bitcoin Lending
18:45 - Lessons from Venezuela: Mauricio's Journey to Bitcoin
21:59 - The Future of Bitcoin Lending and Ledn’s Vision
33:20 - The Birth of Ledn: A Solution to a Common Problem
35:35 - Understanding ABS: Transforming Bitcoin Lending
44:13 - Investment Grade Ratings: A Game Changer for Bitcoin Loans
52:20 - The Future of Bitcoin Loans: Bridging Traditional and Crypto Finance
59:16 - Navigating Competition: Banks Entering the Bitcoin Space
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Links discussed:
https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/state-of-crypto-leverage-q4-2025
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blockfills-ceo-exits-75-million-205445687.html
https://www.theblock.co/post/392732/crypto-lender-blockfills-restructuring-after-halting-withdrawals-lawsuit-ft
https://www.ledn.io/post/ledn-abs
https://www.ledn.io/post/tether-invests-in-ledn
https://www.ledn.io/post/ledn-posts-record-q3
Keep up with Mauricio:
https://x.com/cryptonomista
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-di-bartolomeo-780284101/
Keep up with Liam:
https://x.com/Lnelson_21
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-nelson1/
Keep up with Brian:
https://x.com/BackslashBTC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cubellis-00b1a660/
