Market structure
Customer-asset rehypothecation
A custodian lends, pledges or invests assets customers expect to withdraw.
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Overview
A custodian lends, pledges or invests assets customers expect to withdraw.
Why it matters
Onchain coins may exist while legally or economically unavailable.
What to check
Read title-transfer and security-interest terms and reconcile encumbrances.