Changes in The Regulation of Digital Asset Lending Platforms

Driven by the need to support responsible innovation between banks and fintech companies, the U.S. federal banking agencies recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) from banks and fintech companies regarding their arrangements for deposits, payments, lending, and risk management. Explore this practice note for an overview of the development, regulation, and enforcement of digital asset lending platforms in the United States.

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