<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize cryptocurrency as an asset in their assessments of single-family mortgage loan risks.</li><li>This directive aligns with President Donald Trump’s vision of positioning the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency.</li><li>The decision signals a shift in perspective towards crypto's acceptance within institutional finance and federal policy, allowing borrowers to use digital assets in home loans without converting them to US dollars.</li><li>Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must adhere to certain requirements, including considering only digital assets stored on US-regulated, centralized exchanges, and accounting for the volatility of cryptocurrencies in their underwriting standards.</li></ul>

US Housing Agency Authorizes Crypto Assets In Mortgage Assessments

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