Tether Invests in Bitcoin-Backed Lending Firm Ledn for Expansion

Tether, a stablecoin issuer and fintech platform, announced a strategic investment in Bitcoin-backed consumer lending firm Ledn.

Ledn had a strong year in 2025, originating over $1 billion in loans, with $392 million issued in Q3 alone.
The partnership aims to expand global access to credit without needing to sell digital assets, enhancing self-custody and financial resilience.
Details of the investment amount remain undisclosed, but it will be used by Ledn to develop new products, enter new markets, and integrate Tether products.
Ledn provides high-interest savings accounts supporting USDC, USDT, and Bitcoin, along with lending services backed by crypto holdings.
Tether continues its expansion, considering a $1.16 billion investment in German AI firm Neura, potentially valuing Neura at $12 billion.
Tether plans to partner with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to develop blockchain infrastructure for tokenized securities.