Sberbank Issues Russia's First Crypto-Backed Loan

According to PANews, Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has issued the country's first loan backed by cryptocurrency to Bitcoin mining company Intelion Data. This transaction is described as a 'pilot,' though details regarding the loan's size, duration, and specific collateralized cryptocurrencies have not been disclosed. Sberbank hinted at the possibility of offering similar loans in the future. The bank utilized its proprietary cryptocurrency custody solution, Rutoken, to ensure asset security during the loan period.