<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to include Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their mortgage risk assessments.</li><li>This policy shift reflects the US government's increasing acceptance of digital assets in mainstream financial systems.</li><li>The directive allows for the consideration of crypto assets as valid indicators of a borrower's financial reserves without needing conversion to US dollars.</li><li>Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are required to develop proposals for integrating Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies into loan assessments, considering risk factors like market volatility.</li></ul>

FHFA Orders to Recognize Bitcoin And Other Cryptos in Mortgage Assessments

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