By Yasmine EDDAM
24 June 2025
The rise of digital assets has opened up unprecedented investment and financing opportunities, but it has also created considerable legal challenges. For businesses and investors, the ability to use these new forms of value as a medium for credit or to transfer them securely is fundamental. Setting up collateral or arranging for it to be made available, such as a loan, raises complex technical and legal issues that require careful analysis. This article is part of our exploration of the legal challenges and practical solutions associated with digital assets, focusing on security and loan mechanisms. Collateralising digital assets Using a digital asset to secure a debt is becoming increasingly common. However, its effectiveness depends on mastering both the applicable legal concepts and the underlying technology. The main challenge is to ensure...
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