# Pencil Finance’s Million-Dollar Onchain Student Loan | Bitcoin and Crypto News

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Published: 2026-09-03T20:10:05+00:00
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## Resource

Pencil Finance just pulled off a groundbreaking million-dollar student loan cycle on the blockchain—fully repaid with yield, targeting underserved students in Southeast Asia. Backed by big names like Animoca Brands and Open Campus, this innovative deal bypasses traditional banking hurdles by leveraging smart contracts and decentralized finance to offer accessible, transparent lending. It’s not just another crypto experiment—it’s proof that tokenized real-world assets, like tokenized cows in Brazil, are reshaping global finance for the better, opening doors for millions who’ve been left out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e61ae8783b5e5017

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