LEDN BLOG

Learn how to bring your digital assets to life

Decoding bitcoin for a new financial era

Open book reports

How Ledn sets rates

Don't Just Trust. Verify: (Re) Introducing Ledn’s Open Book Report

Ledn's Open Book Report: July 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: June 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: May 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: April 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: March 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: February 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: January 2025

Ledn's Open Book Report: December 2024

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Crypto loan guides

Borrowing safely with Bitcoin

Bitcoin Loan Uses: Buy More BTC, Property & Business

Strike and Ledn Bitcoin-backed loan options represented by Bitcoin collateral, cash and two loan agreements

Strike vs Ledn: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared in 2026

Ledn and Xapo Bitcoin-backed loan options represented by Bitcoin, a bank vault and loan documents

Ledn vs Xapo: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared in 2026

Ledn and SALT Bitcoin-backed loan options represented by Bitcoin collateral, rates and term documents

Ledn vs SALT: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared in 2026

Ledn and Arch Bitcoin-backed loan options represented by Bitcoin, loan documents and segregated custody

Ledn vs Arch: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared in 2026

Ledn and Aave crypto lending models represented by Bitcoin, a bank transfer and a DeFi liquidity pool

Ledn vs Aave: Crypto Loans Compared in 2026

Ledn and Nexo Bitcoin-backed loan options represented by Bitcoin collateral, a token and loan documents

Ledn vs Nexo: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared in 2026

5 Nexo Alternatives for Crypto-Backed Loans in 2026

5 Aave Alternatives for Crypto Borrowing in 2026

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin education and news

Top Bitcoin Loan Rates in October 2026 - Official Sources

Best Bitcoin Exchanges: Compare Costs, Access & Custody

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Compared: Fees, Trading & Ownership

Bitcoin Loan Uses: Buy More BTC, Property & Business

Best Bitcoin ETF for You? A Practical Selection Guide

Bitcoin vs Gold: Ownership, Liquidity & Practical Trade-offs

How to Buy Large Amounts of Bitcoin: Costs & Custody

Can You Get a Loan to Buy Bitcoin?

Best Bitcoin Margin Trading Exchanges in 2026

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Earning interest

Boosting returns with Bitcoin

Crypto Interest Rates Compared: Yield, Fees & Risks

Best Stablecoin Interest Rates: Compare APY & Risk

Crypto Lending Explained: Earn Interest or Borrow?

Crypto Lending Risks: What to Check Before You Commit

Crypto Savings Accounts: Compare Access, Yield & Risk

How to Earn Interest on USDT: Setup, Rates & Risks

USDT Interest Rates Compared: APY, Tiers & Risks

How to Earn Interest on Crypto: Compare Your Options

USDT Staking Explained: Yield Options, Rates & Risks

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Because of Bitcoin podcast

The Ledn podcast library

Episode 3 of Because of Bitcoin with Anita Posch drops today!

Check out Episode 2 of Because of Bitcoin with Lyn Alden!

Because of Bitcoin Episode 1 with Alex Gladstein is now available!

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Understanding crypto

From blockchain to borrowing

Crypto vs Real Estate: Costs, Cash Flow & Liquidity

P2P Crypto Lending: How It Works, Risks & Alternatives

What Is USDC? Backing, Transfers, Interest & Risks

USDC vs USDT: Reserves, Networks & Practical Uses

Crypto Banks Explained: Deposits, Custody & Lending

USDC Depeg Explained: What Happened and What It Means

What Is USDT? How Tether Works, Uses & Risks

Stablecoin Lending: How Yield Works & What Can Go Wrong

What Happened to BlockFi? Bankruptcy & Recovery Explained

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Ledn product guides & updates

Borrowing just got better

A five-step path from Bitcoin and stablecoins to Tether Gold in a Ledn account

How to Buy XAUt (Tether Gold) on Ledn

Managing a Bitcoin-Backed Loan: LTV, Repayment and Renewal

Making Loan Management Simpler

How to use Ledn to grow your digital wealth

Earn even more on your Ledn Growth Accounts

Auto Top-up: No More Manual Top Ups

Why Ledn Clients Enjoy Peace of Mind

Ledn Trade FAQs

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Thought Leadership

Expert views on Bitcoin

What 1,200+ Holders Told Us About Borrowing Against Digital Assets

A Safer, Simpler, and Bitcoin-Focused Future

Weekly Hodl: Same Same, But Different

Weekly Hodl: Super Bowl Send

Weekly Hodl: Unsecured Credit Doesn't Exist

Weekly Hodl: The Loonie under fire

Weekly Hodl: Argentina: Dollars & Digital Assets

Ledn and Parallel: Own a piece of paradise, without using fiat!

Weekly Hodl: How to offer yield on digital assets, responsibly

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