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The Coinedge Bitcoin Lending Guide

Clear, no-hype explainers on borrowing against Bitcoin, crypto lending, loan-to-value ratios, multisig security, and how non-custodial loans actually work.

Bitcoin Loans With No Credit Check: How They Work

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Guides•5 min

Bitcoin Loans With No Credit Check: How They Work

Bitcoin loans require no credit check because your collateral does the underwriting. Here's how no-credit-check crypto loans work and what to watch for.

April 7, 2026Read article

Glossary•5 min

What Is USDC? The Stablecoin Behind Bitcoin-Backed Loans

USDC is the dollar-pegged stablecoin most crypto loans are funded and repaid in. Here's what it is, how the peg works, and why loans use it instead of dollars.

March 24, 2026

Fundamentals•6 min

Custodial vs Non-Custodial Crypto Loans: What's the Difference?

Custodial or non-custodial is the most important question when choosing a crypto lender. Here's what each means, why it matters, and what the 2022 collapses taught us.

March 10, 2026

Comparisons•9 min

Best Bitcoin Lending Platforms in 2026: An Honest Comparison

Not all Bitcoin lending platforms are built the same. Here's an honest framework for comparing them in 2026 — and why the custody model should decide your shortlist.

March 4, 2026

Comparisons•7 min

Coinedge vs Coinbase Bitcoin Loans: What's the Difference?

Searching for a Coinbase Bitcoin loan? Here's what happened to Coinbase lending, how it compares to Coinedge, and a non-custodial alternative for borrowing against your BTC.

February 25, 2026

Guides•7 min

Crypto Loan Liquidation Explained: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Liquidation is the risk every crypto borrower needs to understand. Here's exactly what triggers it, what happens to your Bitcoin, and the practical steps to avoid it.

February 25, 2026

Comparisons•8 min

Coinedge vs Ledn: Bitcoin-Backed Loans Compared (2026)

Both let you borrow against Bitcoin — but the custody models could not be more different. Here's an honest comparison of Coinedge and Ledn across the things that actually matter.

February 18, 2026

Security•7 min

3-Key Multisig Explained: How Coinedge Keeps Your Bitcoin Safe

Non-custodial lending lives or dies on how collateral is secured. Here's how a 3-key multisig vault works — and why it means no single party can ever touch your Bitcoin.

February 11, 2026

Guides•7 min

Are Bitcoin Loans Taxable? Borrowing Against Crypto and Taxes in 2026

Borrowing against Bitcoin is generally not a taxable event — but selling is. Here's how crypto loan taxes work, and the situations that can still create a tax bill.

February 11, 2026

Compliance•9 min

Crypto Lending Regulation in the US: What Borrowers and Lenders Need to Know in 2026

The regulatory landscape for crypto lending changed dramatically after 2022. Here's a plain-English overview of where US rules stand in 2026 and why custody matters.

February 4, 2026

Glossary•6 min

What Is LTV in Crypto Lending? Understanding Loan-to-Value Ratios

LTV decides how much you can borrow and how safe your loan is. Here's how loan-to-value works, how to calculate it, and how to stay out of the liquidation zone.

January 28, 2026

Guides•7 min

How to Borrow Against Your Bitcoin Without Selling It

Want cash without giving up your BTC? Here's the exact step-by-step process for getting a Bitcoin-backed loan — and why you never have to sell.

January 21, 2026

Fundamentals•8 min

What Is Crypto Lending? How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Work in 2026

A plain-English guide to how crypto lending works — BTC collateral, LTV ratios, the difference between custodial and non-custodial lenders, and where marketplaces fit in.

January 14, 2026

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