Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) released a report stating that bitcoin lending has entered a new institutional era following the 2022 crypto credit crisis. The report highlights a shift from lightly regulated lenders to institutional players adopting traditional finance conventions, such as overcollateralization, transparency, and disciplined underwriting. It notes that total crypto-backed lending has climbed to $67 billion, up 49% year-over-year, with several major U.S. banks now offering bitcoin-backed credit facilities. Key transactions like Ledn's $188 million asset-backed security, the first investment-grade-rated BTC-backed ABS, signal growing confidence in the asset class. The report also anticipates lower borrowing costs as more bank and private credit capital enters the market, with the Lightning Network potentially improving lending efficiency.

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• Bitcoin lending shifts to overcollateralization and institutional risk management post-crisis.
• Crypto-backed lending reaches $67 billion, up 49% year-over-year.
• Ledn completes first investment-grade rated bitcoin-backed ABS at $188 million.
• Bank and private credit entry may lower borrowing costs over time.
• Lightning Network could enhance speed and efficiency of bitcoin-backed lending.

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