Tether Invests in Ledn to Support Bitcoin-Backed Lending

7Tether, one of the world’s most profitable private companies, has announced that it is investing in Ledn, a top provider of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans. 

The news was shared in an email on November 18, though the amount of the investment was not revealed. This move signals Tether’s growing ambition to support financial services that run on digital asset infrastructure. 

A New Push for Self-Custodial Credit

Tether’s investment centers on giving people access to liquidity while still holding on to their digital assets. Bitcoin-backed lending allows borrowers to unlock short-term capital without selling their BTC. This move makes it useful for both people and businesses. 

In a recent statement, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the investment in Ledn fits the company’s goal of helping people have more control over their finances.

Ardoino said the investment reflects Tether’s belief in self-custodial credit, where users keep control of their assets while still benefiting from traditional financial tools.

Ledn Record Strong Performance in 2025

Ledn has emerged as one of the strongest players in the sector. In 2022, the crypto lending industry faced major losses after the market became unstable due to the FTX collapse. Many companies, including BlockFi, Voyager, Celsius, and Genesis, went out of business.

Ledn, however, managed to survive by focusing on a simpler strategy. The Cayman Islands-based company chose to work only with Bitcoin. This helped it streamline its services and build a stronger long-term plan.

This focused approach has led to Ledn’s best results so far. Since it started, the company has issued more than $2.8 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans. Its performance in 2025 has been especially strong. 

This year alone, Ledn has already lent over $1 billion, with $392 million coming in the third quarter, almost the same as its total loan volume in 2024.

These numbers show that there is steady demand for Bitcoin-backed loans, especially from users who want access to cash without selling their long-term holdings.

Tether Expands Its Investments Beyond Crypto

Tether’s investment in Ledn shows a bigger investment shift in the company. Beyond stablecoins, the company is slowly moving into real-world areas like financial services, energy, and technology. 

The goal is to support businesses that use digital assets not just for trading, but as tools for everyday financial services. This latest investment in Ledn came shortly after Tether declared its interest in exploring a new multi-billion-dollar move into robotics. 

Announced on November 15, the firm said it is thinking about a $1.16 billion investment in Neura Robotics, a fast-growing tech startup from Germany.

By supporting a company like Ledn, Tether shows it wants to create a bigger financial system. The company is using its large profits to invest in new industries that could shape the future of work, industry, and home technology.