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Coinbase Now Accepts HYPE and ZEC as Collateral for Loans Up to $100,000

(3 days ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Coinbase has added Hyperliquid's HYPE token and Zcash (ZEC) as accepted collateral assets for its lending service. Users can now borrow up to $100,000 using these tokens as collateral on the platform.

WHY IT MATTERS

Think of crypto-backed loans like pawning a valuable item: you hand over something you own (in this case, cryptocurrency) and receive cash in return, with the agreement that you can get your crypto back when you repay the loan. This is useful for people who want to access money without permanently selling their tokens. Coinbase adding more tokens to its accepted collateral list means more crypto holders can use this service. For beginners, this illustrates how crypto platforms are building financial services similar to traditional banking, where different types of assets can be used to secure a loan.

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has expanded the list of assets that users can pledge as collateral when taking out loans through its platform.

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