Copper Launches New Blockchain-Based Agency Lending Platform for Institutions
Copper has launched a blockchain-based agency lending platform aimed at enhancing transparency, improving risk management, and expediting settlements in the crypto lending market. The new platform merges decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional finance (TradFi) to provide a secure lending experience for institutional investors.
Key Features of the New Platform
- Addresses challenges in the crypto lending sector such as limited visibility and slow settlement times
- Prioritizes capital efficiency, borrower protection, and real-time monitoring
- Offers near-instant settlements and customizable loan terms
- Aims to prevent liquidity crises and contagion risks
Amar Kuchinad stated, “We aim to offer a best-in-class agency lending platform... combining the transparency and speed of blockchain-based finance with the flexible terms of traditional finance.”
Partnerships and Expansion
Copper has partnered with Three Commas Technologies to enhance its lending services. Andres Susi, founder of Three Commas, highlighted the platform's potential to optimize institutional asset yields.
Copper continues to expand its institutional offerings, including:
- The introduction of Copper Network, enabling institutions to settle OTC trades with multiple counterparties
- The launch of Copper Securities, providing a suite of blockchain-based financial and custodial services