Tether leads as crypto borrowing soars to $44 billion in record quarter

Borrowing activity in crypto markets accelerated sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to new figures from Galaxy Research. The study found that loans backed by digital assets across DeFi protocols climbed to a record $26.47 billion, up 42.1% from the previous quarter. That surge lifted the overall balance of crypto-collateralized loans, including both The post Tether leads as crypto borrowing soars to $44 billion in record quarter appeared first on CryptoSlate.