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Bitcoin-backed loans let borrowers raise cash without selling, with rates of 5.8 to 14.18 percent

The market for loans backed by bitcoin, which lets holders borrow cash or stablecoins without selling, is recovering after the 2022 collapse and expanding into mainstream finance. Centralised crypto lending has more than tripled from its late-2023 low, while risks from collateral liquidations and asset management remain key variables. Loan terms hinge on loan-to-value ratios and collateral custody structures. Posted interest rates range from 5.8 percent to 14.18 percent, with additional fees and technical risks to consider.

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August crypto hacks hit 50 incidents, cases up 67 percent while losses halved

Major hacking incidents in the crypto industry rose sharply in August from the previous month, with 50 cases tallied, up about 67 percent from July’s 30. Despite the jump in incidents, the total value of stolen assets fell to $136.3 million, down 49.5 percent from about $270 million in July, as the scale of large incidents declined. Tectonic Finance accounted for the largest single loss at about $74 million.

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H1 2026 crypto hacking losses top $1 billion, focus on ethereum and solana

Cryptocurrency hacking losses exceeded $1 billion in the first half of 2026, a survey showed, with the number of incidents the highest on a half-year basis. Cointelegraph, citing on-chain security firm Blockaid, said losses by network were concentrated on Ethereum and Solana. Ethereum losses were about $332 million and Solana about $326 million. The largest single case was a $292 million incident involving KelpDAO.