NSE:FEDERALBNK News 17 January 2026

January 25, 2026, 12:41 PM EST. Ultra-wealthy crypto investors, some managing fortunes worth millions, face challenges accessing traditional bank credit lines due to banks' hesitancy toward cryptocurrency. As a result, they turn to decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to leverage their holdings without liquidating assets. Companies like Cometh, holding a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license, facilitate this by enabling clients to borrow via crypto collateral, similar to Lombard loans that use stocks or bonds as security. This approach allows clients to secure flexible, short-term loans at low rates, maintaining asset stability while funding lifestyles. DeFi's complexity often requires expert intermediaries to assist less tech-savvy investors in navigating crypto-backed credit options, reflecting a shift in how wealth supports spending beyond banks' reach.