Breaking Banks Celebrating 6 Years of Breaking Banks Europe
Nov 20, 2025
In a celebration of six years of impactful conversations, guest Serena Torrelli, CEO of WealthHype and expert in fintech, discusses Revolut's explosive growth in Italy, now boasting 4 million clients. She emphasizes the trust and features driving Revolut's move into private banking. The dialogue spans the intriguing battle between Bitcoin and gold as portfolio hedges, the transformative power of AI in wealth management, and regulatory challenges. Serena remains optimistic about innovation in AI, energy, and biotech, heralding a thrilling financial future.
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Product-Led Growth Beats Traditional Banks
- Revolut transformed money management into a smooth, personalized experience that incumbents struggled to match.
- Serena says this user experience helped Revolut rapidly become a top bank contender in Italy.
Revolut Moves Toward Private Banking
- Serena notes Revolut is hiring for private banking product roles as it expands beyond basic card use.
- She observes the banking license and local IBAN changed customer trust and perception in Italy.
Gold And Bitcoin Converge As Portfolio Hedges
- Bitcoin and gold are both treated as hedges against fiat despite very different histories and drivers.
- Serena says Bitcoin behaves more like a traditional asset as regulated vehicles and ETFs increase mainstream exposure.