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The $3 Trillion Market Bitcoin Just Cracked Open

Mar 10, 2026

Presented collaboratively by Early Riders & Onramp Media…

Final Settlement is a weekly podcast covering capital markets, dealmaking, early-stage venture, bitcoin applications and protocol development.

00:00 - Introduction to Ledn and Bitcoin Lending 03:56 - Discussing the State of Bitcoin Leverage 06:42 - Understanding Risks in Bitcoin Lending 09:46 - The Impact of Market Dynamics on Bitcoin Lending 12:48 - The Importance of Transparency in Lending 15:47 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Bitcoin Lending 18:45 - Lessons from Venezuela: Mauricio's Journey to Bitcoin 21:59 - The Future of Bitcoin Lending and Ledn’s Vision 33:20 - The Birth of Ledn: A Solution to a Common Problem 35:35 - Understanding ABS: Transforming Bitcoin Lending 44:13 - Investment Grade Ratings: A Game Changer for Bitcoin Loans 52:20 - The Future of Bitcoin Loans: Bridging Traditional and Crypto Finance 59:16 - Navigating Competition: Banks Entering the Bitcoin Space

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Links discussed:

https://www.galaxy.com/insights/resea...

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blockf...

https://www.theblock.co/post/392732/c...

https://www.ledn.io/post/ledn-abs

https://www.ledn.io/post/tether-inves...

https://www.ledn.io/post/ledn-posts-r...

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