Clearpool Partners with io.finnet to Expand Institutional Access to DeFi Credit Markets
Hong Kong, February 12th, 2025 — Clearpool, the leading decentralized private credit marketplace, has partnered with io.finnet, a secure digital asset infrastructure provider, to integrate its institutional DeFi lending solutions into io.finnet’s ecosystem. This collaboration enables institutional investors to seamlessly access Clearpool’s credit markets via io.finnet Apps while leveraging CPOOL within io.finnet’s self-custody framework.
Founded in 2021, io.finnet provides enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure, offering 24/7 instant fiat settlement and MPC-based digital asset self-custody to institutional clients. Headquartered in the U.S., io.finnet specializes in bridging traditional finance with blockchain security, enabling seamless and compliant institutional access to DeFi.
“This partnership aligns with our mission to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology. By integrating Clearpool’s lending pools into our institutional ecosystem, we’re creating a more efficient pathway for institutions to participate in DeFi markets” said Michael Cunningham, Head of Digital Assets of io.finnet.
Clearpool continues to drive institutional adoption in decentralized private credit, having originated over $660 million in loans to major financial players, including Wall Street trading firm Jane Street, publicly-listed firms like Flow Traders, and leading crypto market makers such as Wintermute. With $87 million TVL, Clearpool operates across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Mantle, Flare, Base, and Arbitrum.
“io.finnet’s infrastructure complements our focus on institutional adoption. Combining their settlement speed and self-custody standards with our credit markets creates a compelling proposition for TradFi participants exploring DeFi yields,” said Jakob Kronbichler, CEO of Clearpool.
Through this integration, institutional investors can now access Clearpool’s lending markets directly through io.finnet Apps, benefiting from streamlined credit solutions and enhanced security. As institutional DeFi adoption gains momentum, Clearpool and io.finnet remain committed to building the infrastructure needed to scale institutional credit markets in Web3.
About Clearpool
Clearpool is the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) credit marketplace, pioneering Real-World Asset (RWA) lending. Since its launch in March 2022, Clearpool has originated over US$660 million in loans. Its user base spans both crypto and TradFi institutions such as the Wall Street giant, Jane Street, listed firms such as Flow Traders, and leading market-makers such as Wintermute. The protocol initially launched on the Ethereum mainnet and has since expanded to multiple blockchain networks, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, Optimism, Mantle Network, Flare Network, Base, and Arbitrum.
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About io.finnet:
io.finnet is a secure platform for institutions to manage digital assets with an MPC-powered self-custody wallet and 24/7 fiat settlement. With 60+ clients, $2B+ in transaction volume, and $3M+ in self-custodied assets, io.finnet offers the simplest and most secure way to grow, hold, and transact with digital assets. We support Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), ERC-20 tokens, and exclusive assets like TAO, WTAO, and TRX — alongside 4,000+ tokens, a Web3 dAppstore, non-custodial staking, security logs, and more.
