Revolut and Trust Wallet Launch Instant Crypto Buys in EU With Self-Custody Focus

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What to know:

  • Revolut and Trust Wallet have partnered to enable instant crypto purchases in the EU with zero fees in some cases, using RevolutPay, debit/credit cards and bank transfers.
  • The integration allows users to buy crypto and have it sent directly to their Trust Wallet, a self-custodial app, giving them full control of their assets from the moment of purchase.
  • The partnership initially supports Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, USDC and USDT, with more assets expected to be added, and comes as Revolut expands its crypto offerings after securing a MiCA license in the EU.

In an announcement that no one saw coming (apart from, you know, anyone with a smartphone), fintech heavyweight Revolut and Trust Wallet-yes, the Binance-owned Trust Wallet, the one with more users than your average social media platform-have teamed up to make crypto purchases faster, easier, and possibly more confusing than ever for European users. And the best bit? You can actually hold on to your crypto! Mind-blowing stuff, right? 😏

Apparently, no longer will you need to jump through hoops to buy your beloved Bitcoin, Ether, or Solana. With this fancy new integration, Trust Wallet users can buy crypto using RevolutPay, debit/credit cards, or good old bank transfers. No more waiting for three business days while your funds do the digital equivalent of taking a scenic route through the financial wilderness.

In fact, some lucky users might even get their crypto free of charge, as in, zero fees. Let that sink in for a moment. A world where fees are actually zero? This must be some kind of futuristic utopia where the financial system is no longer out to bleed you dry. 🤯

As if that weren’t enough, the crypto goes straight into your Trust Wallet. You know, that app where you hold your assets in your very own custody-just like it should be. Because why trust a centralized exchange when you can trust yourself, right? After all, self-custody is the name of the game here, and it’s what all the cool kids are doing these days. 🌍

Now, before you start thinking this is just another one of those “we’re going to disrupt everything” tech partnerships that leave you more confused than a cat trying to catch a laser pointer, let’s break it down. Revolut, the London-based fintech behemoth that now boasts a $75 billion valuation (yes, billion with a B, not an M), is going full throttle into crypto. Why? Well, because they just secured a MiCA license in Cyprus, which means they can legally peddle their crypto wares across the European Economic Area. 🚀

With a revenue of $4 billion and a $1.4 billion pre-tax profit, Revolut is clearly doing something right. In fact, they’re so into crypto now that they’ve partnered with Polygon Labs to offer crypto remittances in USDC, USDT, and POL via the Polygon blockchain. Talk about global expansion-Mexico and Colombia are already on the radar. 🌍

The initial rollout of this partnership will support Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, USDC, and USDT, with more assets expected to be added in the future. What will they add next? Only time-and probably some very enthusiastic market analysts-will tell.

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2025-12-11 16:03