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Trump administration pushes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept crypto in mortgages

Americans now use cryptocurrency for home purchases as mortgage giants adapt, prompting debate on risk and flexibility.


More Americans are using cryptocurrency to buy homes—and now the Trump administration is directing the nation’s top mortgage finance firms, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to factor digital assets into mortgage applications.

Supporters argue this bold move gives Americans more flexibility, treating crypto like savings or stock holdings, while critics warn of risks in an already complex housing market. Christie’s has even launched a crypto real estate division, and a U.S. Senator has introduced a bill to modernise America’s mortgage system.

In this interview, Ahron Young speaks with Josip Rupena, CEO and Founder of Milo, about what this means for homebuyers, lenders, and the future of U.S. housing.

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