Margin calls, rehypothecation, platform insolvency and self-custody trade-offs: understanding and managing the risks specific to crypto-collateralized debt.
A blockchain technology risk assessment of six core security vulnerabilities that can trigger margin calls. How US borrowers can evaluate platform risks
By Evan Patel · September 29, 2026 15 min
Brain wallet security risks vs password manager: compare entropy, brute-force exposure, and custody failure modes before using crypto as loan collateral.
By Evan Patel · September 8, 2026 17 min
Crypto lending carries liquidation, custody, and regulatory risks most guides gloss over. Here's what US borrowers actually need to weigh before pledging
By Evan Patel · August 4, 2026 20 min
A crypto loan margin call fires when your LTV crosses the lender's threshold. See the trigger math, your three options, and the tax cost of a forced sale.
By Evan Patel · July 3, 2026 11 min
