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US Credit Card Debt Reaches $1.29 Trillion Amid Growth in Bitcoin-Backed Lending

November 11, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC (2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

US credit card debt has reached $1.29 trillion, according to recent data. The report highlights a growing contrast between traditional unsecured credit card borrowing and the emerging market for Bitcoin-collateralized loans.

WHY IT MATTERS

When you borrow with a credit card, you do not put up any asset as a guarantee — the bank simply trusts you will pay back.

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