Unblocking the Chain Podcast: Would you borrow against your Bitcoin?

In this episode of the Unblocking the Chain podcast, James Coombes, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Block Earner, sits down with Drew Bradford from Macropod and Michael Prendiville from JellyC, for a timely conversation on Bitcoin-backed lending and where crypto loans are heading in Australia.

The conversation covers the maturing regulatory landscape following the Deca 2026 conference, the growing case for borrowing against crypto rather than selling it, Block Earner's crypto-backed home loan pilot, and the longer-term role of stablecoins and tokenisation in a faster, more connected financial system. It's a candid look at why crypto-backed credit is becoming a serious part of the Australian finance conversation, and what needs to happen next.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is general in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Block Earner does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented. You should consider your own personal circumstances and seek professional advice before making any financial or investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk. Crypto-backed loans carry real risks. The value of your crypto can fall sharply, rapidly increasing your LVR and reducing any initial buffer. This may require you to add security or repay part of the loan and could result in some or all of your crypto being sold.

Approved applicants only. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Credit provided by Web3 Loans Pty Ltd ACN 668 516 952 and managed by Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd trading as Block Earner (ACN 655 090 869) under Australian Credit License 542689. Winner of 2024 Finnies Excellence in Blockchain/Distributed Ledger, 2024 Blockies Financial Services Innovator of the Year, and 2025 Finnies Excellence in Web3 (Blockchain or Crypto). Winner of the 2024 WeMoney Lending Innovation of the Year award for our Crypto-backed Loans. NB: These awards are for Block Earner's full suite of products and not specifically the Crypto-Backed Loans product.