Revolut to go all-in on mortgages 🏠; Coinbase launches free global crypto transfers via messaging links 📲

FinTech is Eating the World, 7 December

Hey Everyone,

Happy Thursday! Today’s issue is really interesting as we’re going to look at Revolut which is about to go all-in on mortgages (what’s the rationale behind & why it makes sense + some bonus reads & deep dives on Revolut), and Coinbase that just launched free global crypto transfers via messaging links (why this is big, what are the risks + why you should be bullish on Coinbase). Let’s jump straight into the interesting stuff 🌶

Revolut to go all-in on mortgages 🏠

The news 🗞️ British financial technology giant Revolut is making a major move into the mortgage lending space. The FinTech startup, known for its money transfers, crypto services, and stock trading offerings, is now hiring specialists to build out mortgage products in several European markets.

This move represents Revolut’s long-term strategy to enhance customer loyalty by providing an increasingly comprehensive suite of financial services through its app.

Let’s take a look.