Better Mortgage and Coinbase launch Bitcoin-backed mortgages nationwide

By Michael FawnBetter Mortgage, the online home finance platform, and leading crypto exchange Coinbase have officially launched their Bitcoin-backed mortgages for general availability to US residents. Announced on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, this product allows homebuyers to leverage their digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC), as collateral for a down payment without selling them.This initiative offers a novel pathway to homeownership, directly addressing a growing challen