Opinion
The FHFA directive on crypto in mortgage risk assessments risks excluding self-custodied assets, potentially increasing counterparty risk for homebuyers.
Margaret Rosenfeld is the chief legal officer of Everstake, a global non-custodial staking provider serving institutional and retail clients. With 28+ years in corporate and securities law and a background as a partner at an international law firm, she focuses on regulatory policy and the intersection of law, decentralization and emerging technology.
The FHFA directive on crypto in mortgage risk assessments risks excluding self-custodied assets, potentially increasing counterparty risk for homebuyers.
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