FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Consider Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Assets
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to formally recognize cryptocurrency held on U.S.-regulated exchanges as potential assets in mortgage loan risk assessments, marking a significant shift in federal mortgage lending policy under the Trump administration.
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US Regulator Directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Consider Cryptocurrency Assets
· Jun 25, 2025
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Trump Administration Takes Major Step in Crypto Mortgage Asset Recognition
· Jun 26, 2025
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FHFA Directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Develop Cryptocurrency Asset Plans
· Jul 14, 2025
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The Cascade Ledger. “FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Consider Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Assets.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 25, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-06-25--trump-administration-moves-to-count-crypto-as-a-federal-mort/