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Bitcoin Collateral Said to Require Stablecoin Liquidity
Original: Why Bitcoin Collateral Needs Stablecoin Liquidity
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has published an argument that using Bitcoin as collateral in lending and derivatives markets depends on stablecoin liquidity to function smoothly. The piece contends that without deep stablecoin markets, Bitcoin-backed positions cannot be efficiently settled or hedged. The discussion comes amid growing interest in crypto-collateralized credit and the role of dollar-pegged tokens in decentralized finance.
Why now: Ongoing debate about how Bitcoin-based lending markets can scale, with stablecoin issuers promoting their role in that infrastructure
Evidence
- Why Bitcoin Collateral Needs Stablecoin Liquidity · www.circle.com
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