New tech to power bitcoin lending is set to debut with $500 million in commitments

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What happened

Layer-1 blockchain Sui is launching Hashi, an institutional protocol allowing holders to use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network.

Key facts

  • Layer-1 blockchain Sui is launching Hashi, an institutional protocol allowing holders to use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:40:54 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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