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Interest Ban

Definition

An Interest Ban refers to a regulatory prohibition or restriction on the offering or earning of interest on certain financial products or digital assets. Such bans are typically implemented by monetary authorities or financial regulators to control specific market activities, mitigate risks, or align with Sharia compliance principles in Islamic finance. These restrictions can significantly impact the design and viability of yield-generating products in the cryptocurrency space. It directly affects how digital assets can be utilized for passive income.