How to Use ETH as Collateral on Aave, Morpho, and Compound
Aave, Morpho, and Compound are the three on-chain lending markets ARCrypto members use to borrow against Ethereum. Here is how each works.
Securities-Based Lending vs Crypto-Collateralized Loans: A 2026 Comparison
Banks pledge stocks. On-chain protocols pledge crypto. Same idea, different mechanics. Here is the side-by-side that matters for sophisticated capital.
Ether.fi Cash vs Nexo Card vs Crypto.com Visa: Which Crypto Card Wins in 2026
A side-by-side comparison of the three crypto Visa cards principals consider in 2026: Ether.fi Cash, Nexo Card, and Crypto.com Visa. Cashback, FX, borrow-to-spend, and the structural differences that matter.
What securities-based lending actually costs vs. selling your portfolio
Banks quietly extend credit against equity portfolios at SOFR + 2-3%, far cheaper than liquidating into a taxable event. The catch is the maintenance margin nobody explains until you sign.
Crypto-collateralized loans: what 5% borrowing actually buys you
On-chain protocols now offer USD loans against ETH or BTC collateral at single-digit rates with instant settlement and no credit pull. The liquidation game, however, is nothing like a bank margin call.