
Coinbase expanded its USDC-backed loan product to accept XRP, DOGE, ADA and LTC as collateral, offering up to $100k loans. This explainer breaks down the mechanics, borrower and platform risks, market liquidity effects, and a practical checklist for retail borrowers.

Nexo has relaunched a U.S.-compliant suite (Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, Credit Lines). Its return signals a shift toward compliance-first crypto lending and raises new questions for retail and institutional counterparties.