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Counterparty Risk

The risk that the other party to a financial transaction fails to meet their obligation.

In crypto, counterparty risk covers exchanges, custodians, stablecoin issuers, and market makers. Reserve attestation gaps, sudden withdrawal freezes, or regulatory action can turn a working relationship into an unrecoverable loss overnight.

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