The decision was announced on Wednesday by FHFA director William J. Pulte, who said the directive aligns with President Trump’s crypto agenda.
The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will soon begin counting cryptocurrencies as assets in their risk assessments for single-family home loans, marking a significant step toward the mainstream acceptance of digital assets under US President Donald Trump’s administration.
The directive was issued Wednesday by William J. Pulte, the current director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which regulates both GSEs.
The FHFA has overseen Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since 2008, when both institutions were placed under government conservatorship in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
