Mainstream, not meme-coins: Inside the rise of crypto-backed home financing
Crypto isn’t a side bet anymore; in this episode of Power House, Milo CEO Josip Rupena sits down with Zeb Lowe to discuss how Milo built the leading crypto mortgage model. How did they accomplish this? By solving a problem traditional lenders ignored: how to borrow against Bitcoin without giving it up, while addressing volatility, capital markets, regulatory clarity, institutional interest and the long-term implications of quantum computing on crypto security. The two also discuss misconceptions that are hindering traditional financing.
This episode discusses:
- Why Bitcoin volatility can be structured as a strength, not a risk
- How crypto mortgages allow borrowers to finance homes without selling their assets
- What makes Bitcoin different from other crypto assets when used as mortgage collateral
- How Milo underwrites crypto-backed mortgages and manages risk during market volatility
- What traditional lenders and capital markets need to understand before entering crypto mortgage lending
- Where regulation, institutional adoption, and emerging risks like quantum computing intersect with crypto-backed home financing
The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire president Diego Sanchez every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they’re differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.
