Crypto lending vaults pass $10 billion as investors chase yield
Such vaults now hold more than $10 billion, while Treasury bills offer around 4%, leaving savers near retirement to ask whether the extra return is worth the risk.
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What happened
Crypto lending vaults now hold over $10 billion, while T-bills offer around 4%. Stablecoins are also moving from payments into lending strategies, turning holdings into credit exposure for investors seeking higher yield.
Why it matters
For savers nearing retirement, the reports raise the question of whether the added yield justifies the risk. Investors who hold stablecoins and cryptocurrency are taking on credit exposure in pursuit of that yield.
Coverage
- Stablecoins Move From Making Payments to Making Loans (PYMNTS)
- Crypto Lending Vaults Now Hold Over $10 Billion. Is the Yield Worth the Risk? (247wallst.com)
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