In crypto lending, risk isn’t just about markets, it’s also buried in the fine print. Legal provisions that seem irrelevant 99% of the time suddenly matter when stress hits. That’s why every lender needs to approach agreements with a lawyer’s eye. Great insights from Craig Birchall, CFA Birchall (Head of Credit Americas at FalconX) in our latest interview by Carson Cook and James Roth on the BRANESTORM by Membrane Labs Podcast. 🔗 Watch the full interview now: https://lnkd.in/evqmJVWj #MembraneLabs #CryptoLending #RiskManagement #BranestormPodcast
Membrane Labs
Financial Services
Miami, FL 2,615 followers
Institutional-grade software solutions that simplify the management of digital assets across prime functions.
About us
Membrane provides institutional-grade tools that power the delivery of prime services for financial institutions and professional traders. Our patented cross-chain, multi-custodian netting and settlement engine, CustodyLink™, automates and streamlines complex asset movements across custodians, banks, wallets, and counterparties, ensuring seamless and secure operations.
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https://www.membranelabs.com/
External link for Membrane Labs
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Fintech, Crypto Software, Institutional-Grade Crypto Infrastructure, Financial Services, Crypto, DigitalAssets, Membranelabs, Cryptotrading, Cryptolending, Cryptofintech, Blockchain, and cryptocurrency
Locations
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Primary
252 NW 29th St
9th Floor
Miami, FL 33127, US
Employees at Membrane Labs
Updates
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“When you’re running a credit desk, you think about the market differently.” Craig Birchall, CFA of FalconX shares with Carson Cook why he sees a bit of juice left in this rally - and how the credit lens shapes the outlook for the next 3–6 months. Catch the full conversation on BRANESTORM by Membrane Labs : https://lnkd.in/e8aZPE3s
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Membrane Labs x Ginco Partnership We’re partnering with Ginco Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading enterprise wallet provider, to strengthen Bitcoin treasury infrastructure for corporations in Japan. This collaboration brings together Ginco’s wallet expertise and Membrane’s prime services infrastructure, giving institutions the ability to move beyond simple custody and toward strategic treasury management, focused on governance, capital efficiency, and operational scale. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ek3w3tRF
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New players are entering crypto lending. Asset managers are rolling out yield strategies. Institutions are exploring new ways to stand up lending businesses. The landscape is shifting fast — and infrastructure matters more than ever. Craig Birchall, CFA, breaks it down on BRANESTORM by Membrane Labs. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/evqmJVWj
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Join Membrane Labs and host TigerScale, along with TestMachine, LM5 Capital, and Term Finance for a WAGMI event at TOKEN2049 in Singapore. 📅 October 1–2 📍 Dallas Café & Bar at Marina Bay Join us for sharp conversations, real connections with a community built to scale! 👉 https://luma.com/18uuavx1 #Token2049 #Crypto #InstitutionalFinance #DigitalAssets #WAGMI
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In TradFi, banks price credit against SOFR. In crypto, lenders like FalconX have no such benchmark, each desk defines its own “cost of funds” says Craig Birchall, CFA on the BRANESTORM Podcast by Membrane Labs. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/euNTaDcZ #MembraneLabs #FalconX #BRANESTORMPodcast #CryptoLending
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🚀 Headed to TOKEN2049 Singapore? Carson Cook, CEO of Membrane Labs, will be on the ground discussing how institutions are reshaping lending with modern infrastructure. 📅 Secure time with Carson at the event → https://lnkd.in/eZpYaMGm
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Today, collateral rules, account controls, and tighter margining are reshaping how capital moves. Watch the latest BRANESTORM Podcast with Craig Birchall, CFA of FalconX: https://lnkd.in/evqmJVWj
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Membrane Labs reposted this
Our Head of Credit for the Americas, Craig Birchall, CFA, joined Membrane Labs Branestorm podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of crypto credit markets. Key insights from the conversation: ✓ How institutional and DeFi rates interact in 2025 ✓ Innovation in cross-margin solutions across multiple venues ✓ New treasury company strategies creating market opportunities ✓ The evolution from unsecured to more sophisticated secured lending Tune in to hear Craig break down how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto markets: https://lnkd.in/edsY4dMf
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🎧 New BRANESTORM Podcast Episode by Membrane Labs The Future of Crypto Credit Craig Birchall, CFA (Head of Credit, Americas, FalconX) joins Carson Cook and James Roth (Membrane Labs) to break down what’s really happening in institutional lending: - Why secured lending now drives pricing - How cross-venue margin + term matters more than raw rates - Why a TradFi acquisition of a crypto desk/custodian may be closer than you think *Watch the full interview → https://lnkd.in/euNTaDcZ For institutional audiences. Guest views are their own.