And later explore other similar assets—digital collectibles, elements of the virtual economy (including in-game digital assets, and other forms of digital property).

"The inclusion of pawnshops in the digital asset market will significantly increase the transparency and legitimacy of the circulation of digital currencies and assets. We are seeing a demand from borrowers to expand the range of property categories accepted as collateral, including digital currencies," stated Alexey Lazutin, CEO of Mosgorlombard.

Mosgorlombard reported that it will consult with the Bank of Russia to clarify the rules for working with digital assets and reduce the risks of illegal transactions.

In India, the Unicas pawnshop chain operates, where clients can apply for loans secured by cryptocurrency. In London, the UK pawnshop Suros Capital offers loans of up to £2 million secured by non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Earlier, the Russian Social Fund, which is responsible for managing the state pension system, reported that in 2025, they would increasingly encounter people wanting to receive their pensions in cryptocurrency.