Maple Direct expands offerings to include BTC and ETH for lenders and borrowers

By Maple
Feb 12, 2024, 5:02 PM
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Maple Direct now allows accredited lenders and borrowers to transact in BTC, ETH, and equivalent assets.​ There is a strong demand for these assets.​ Additionally, Maple Direct has increased its borrower capacity and is onboarding new institutional borrowers for its Secured Lending Pool.​ Borrowers can unlock liquidity against existing digital asset inventory and have access to a diverse set of native digital assets as collateral.​ The collateral is held in segregated accounts with qualified custodians, and the structuring is tailored to each borrower's needs.​ Smart contract infrastructure ensures speed and efficiency.​

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