CeFi
CeFi stands for Centralised Finance. It refers to crypto-asset services provided by centralised operators, such as trading platforms. An intermediary manages operations and holds assets in custody.
CeFi is contrasted with decentralised finance (DeFi). Services include purchase, sale and custody; some offer loans or yield-bearing products.
Using a centralised operator means entrusting it, in whole or in part, with the management or custody of one’s crypto-assets. It is therefore important to check which services the operator is authorised to provide and under what conditions.
Some of the services described in this entry are offered by Young Platform — for example, staking, liquid staking and access to DeFi through a non-custodial wallet — as non-MiCAR services, outside the MiCAR authorisation perimeter and its regulatory guarantees; other services mentioned are not offered by Young Platform. For details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.