Is crypto lending halal?

Haram. Lending coins out for a guaranteed return is an interest-bearing loan (riba), whatever it is called.

Haram · Crypto · From the Halal or Not? rulebook, checked 28 September 2026

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Is crypto lending halal?
Haram. Lending coins out for a guaranteed return is an interest-bearing loan (riba), whatever it is called.

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