Bitcoin Backed Mortgage Hits U.S. Shores

Bitcoin just got a new home — Coinbase and Better Home & Finance launched the U.S.’s first mortgage backed by Fannie Mae and collateralized by Bitcoin, letting crypto-rich buyers like a Michigan couple lock in homeownership without selling their digital assets. Designed for those tired of traditional down payments and capital gains taxes, the product rolls out nationwide this summer — but with Bitcoin’s recent volatility, borrowers face new risks that could trigger margin calls. This is more than a novelty; it’s a seismic shift for digital-native wealth, bridging crypto and real estate in a way the old mortgage system never imagined. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b77ea0854507ee7