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Crypto Wealth and the New Way to Borrow

St. Moritz, SwitzerlandMonday, January 26, 2026
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The Growing Need for Crypto-Backed Loans

  • 2025 saw 241,700 crypto millionaires worldwide.
  • Traditional banks often reject crypto as collateral.

Enter DeFi: Decentralized Finance

  • DeFi allows borrowing money using crypto as collateral.
  • Challenges:
  • Complexity for new crypto investors.
  • Companies like Cometh simplify the process for wealthy clients.

Collateral Loans: Traditional vs. DeFi

Feature Traditional Loans DeFi Loans
Processing Time Up to a week 30 seconds
Collateral Types Stocks, bonds Crypto
Credit Checks Required Not needed
Anonymity Not anonymous Anonymous

Perks and Drawbacks of Crypto-Backed Loans

Perks:

  • No credit checks.
  • No tax returns required.
  • Anonymous transactions.

Drawbacks:

  • Volatility risk: Crypto prices can drop rapidly.
  • Liquidation risk: Loans may be liquidated automatically if collateral value falls.

Cometh: Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi

  • MiCA license in France.
  • Expanding DeFi strategies to traditional assets:
  • Stocks.
  • Bonds.
  • Derivatives.

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