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Bitcoin-backed mortgages are coming to Canada, but borrowers are still unaware of the cost

  • —Canada is preparing mortgage loans collateralized by bitcoin
  • —Borrowers are not aware of the product's true cost
  • —Terms and risks of the scheme have not been publicly disclosed
Why it matters: The product widens credit access for BTC holders, but opaque costs pose risks for borrowers.
Source: CoinDesk