Newrez, one of the top five mortgage lenders in the U.S., announced it will begin recognizing cryptocurrency assets in mortgage approvals. This makes Newrez the first among the top 25 U.S. mortgage lenders to adopt such a policy. The new product, set to launch in February 2026, will allow borrowers to use their crypto holdings for asset verification and income calculation without needing to liquidate them. Newrez cited the rapid growth in crypto asset holders and a clearer regulatory environment as reasons for this move.