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Crypto
Coinbase, Better to roll out bitcoin and USDC-backed mortgages across the United States
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance have introduced a mortgage product that combines a conventional home loan with a separate crypto-backed loan to fund a down payment. The companies said a couple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed the first loan and they plan to launch the product across the United States in summer 2026. Initial eligible collateral is limited to bitcoin and USDC, with plans to expand supported digital assets.
Crypto
XRP collateral loans draw interest, analyst highlights key risks
Demand among XRP holders to borrow cash using tokens as collateral is rising again, prompting warnings to weigh risks before taking loans. XRP analyst Jack Lektor said crypto collateral lending is not risk-free and can amplify losses as well as gains. He cited price volatility, margin calls and forced liquidation, and urged conservative loan-to-value levels. He also flagged loan costs, liquidation policies and how platforms manage deposited XRP, including rehypothecation risks.
Finance
Margin calls surge in November as retail investors hit by leveraged bets
Margin calls in South Korea jumped to a record level in November as retail investors who had borrowed to buy shares were hit by a rapid market drop. Daily forced sales exceeded 37 billion won on several days, while credit loan balances and stock margin financing reached new highs. Analysts warned that December could remain volatile due to concerns over AI-related valuations and uncertainty about the US Federal Reserve’s rate path.