Arch Lending, the alternative-asset lending platform operated by ChainFi, Inc., now accepts PAX Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) as loan collateral at loan-to-value ratios reaching up to 75%. Both tokens represent one fine troy ounce of gold and dominate a market that generated $90.7 billion in spot trading volume in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing the $84.64 billion recorded across all of 2025. Loans start at $250,000 with 12-month terms and rates beginning at 9.25% APR for amounts between $250,000 and $750,000. The platform specifically targets gold investors, wealth advisors, commodities traders, family offices, and corporate treasuries with existing precious-metals allocations, with eligible collateral custodied by Anchorage Digital N.A.
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