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South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

Cointelegraph·October 12, 2026·1 min read
South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

Jeonbuk Bank began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as collateral. The South Korean bank's move marks one of the first instances of a traditional lender accepting Bitcoin as loan collateral for businesses, expanding crypto's role in mainstream corporate finance.

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