Lombard, a Bitcoin lending infrastructure platform, has announced a partnership with Bitwise Asset Management to help financial institutions earn profits and borrow against Bitcoin without moving assets out of custody. Through the “Bitcoin Smart Accounts” solution, this collaboration aims to tap into the massive pool of approximately $500 billion worth of Bitcoin held passively within organizations.
Accordingly, Bitwise will be responsible for developing yield strategies combining DeFi and tokenized real-world assets (RWA), while Morpho provides the lending infrastructure. Currently, Bitcoin’s market capitalization is around $1.4 trillion, but the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi is only about $2.93 billion. The new solution uses Bitcoin’s native tools to verify on-chain collateral, eliminating risks related to bridges and third parties. Expected to launch in Q2/2026, this move marks a significant shift for Bitcoin from a passive store of value to a powerful capital source for organizations.
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