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On-Balance-Sheet Exposure

Definition

On-balance-sheet exposure refers to assets, liabilities, and equity directly recorded on a company’s financial statements, representing direct financial interests and risks. In the context of digital assets, this means a company directly holds cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, or other digital assets as part of its own capital or operational holdings. Such exposure implies direct ownership and the associated financial risks and rewards. It provides a clear picture of a firm’s direct financial involvement.