"This collaboration reflects the next phase of bitcoin's transformation as an institutional asset, said Hunter Horsley, Co-founder and CEO of Bitwise Asset Management. We're excited to help shape an ecosystem where bitcoin can serve as productive, yield-generating capital while still maintaining the highest standards of security."
"The initiative targets a market of $500 billion in idle institutional bitcoin by providing a programmatic way to recognize collateral through cryptographic receipts."
Lombard and Bitwise Asset Management announced a partnership to launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts, scheduled for Q2 2026. This initiative allows institutional holders to earn yield and borrow stablecoins without moving assets from regulated custody. It targets $500 billion in idle institutional bitcoin by recognizing collateral through cryptographic receipts. Bitwise will manage yield strategies that combine decentralized finance lending with real-world assets while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. This collaboration signifies a transformation of bitcoin into a productive, yield-generating capital.
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