US real estate firm embraces crypto transactions
The regulatory shifts like the GENIUS Act help pave the way for crypto-based home sales.
Christie’s International Real Estate has established a dedicated team that specialises in cryptocurrency transactions. It has become the first major US brokerage to handle home sales exclusively with digital assets.
The unit emerged after several high-profile deals, including a $65 million purchase in Beverly Hills, signalling growing demand from buyers seeking privacy and faster payments.
The new division manages a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in properties available solely for crypto purchase. Notable listings include the Invisible House in Joshua Tree and La Fin in Bel Air.
Transactions often maintain buyer anonymity, with legal representatives verifying funds and many buyers using LLCs funded by crypto, reducing transparency compared to traditional bank-backed purchases.
Favourable US regulatory changes, such as the GENIUS Act and evolving policies from housing authorities, support this shift. Aaron Kirman, Christie’s Southern California CEO, predicts crypto may make up over a third of US home sales within five years, attracting wealthy digital asset investors.
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