Christie’s Unveils Crypto-Only Real Estate Division—Is This the Future of High-Stakes Property Deals?
So, Christie’s has just thrown down a gauntlet in the luxury real estate market—now you can buy a multimillion-dollar mansion with crypto, no banks, no fiat currency involved. Makes you wonder: are we witnessing the future where blockchain disrupts not just finance but also where you hang your hat? It’s wild to see a titan like Christie’s embrace a fully crypto-focused division, complete with dedicated legal eagles and crypto geniuses, to handle these digital-only deals. After all, when a $65 million Beverly Hills property changes hands purely through digital currency, it’s more than a trend—it’s a seismic shift in how high-end real estate will operate. Between new government guidelines allowing crypto as mortgage reserves and legislation gaining momentum, the lines between traditional and digital finance are blurring fast. Is it time to dust off that digital wallet and start dreaming about a crypto mansion? Only time will tell, but Christie’s certainly thinks the market is ready to play ball. LEARN MORE.
Christie’s crypto division will facilitate high-end real estate deals without banks or fiat.
Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate
Key Takeaways
- Christie’s becomes the first major brokerage to launch a division dedicated to real estate transactions in crypto.
- Christie’s move aligns with advancing Trump-backed crypto legislation and growing institutional adoption in real estate finance.
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Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a crypto-focused division, becoming the first major US brokerage to create a dedicated team for digital-only property transactions, according to the New York Times.
The new unit includes a dedicated team of lawyers, analysts, and crypto specialists focused exclusively on deals conducted in digital currency.
The division was announced by Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie’s Southern California, following several high-profile closings, including a $65 million Beverly Hills property sold exclusively in crypto.
“The trend was obvious, crypto is here to stay,” Kirman said. “It’s only going to get bigger.”
Christie’s now holds a portfolio of over $1 billion in luxury properties available to crypto buyers. These include the $118M La Fin mansion in Bel Air, the $63M Nightingale home in Beverly Hills, and the Invisible House in Joshua Tree, all of which accept digital assets in place of fiat.
The launch comes as federal housing policy shifts toward crypto. In June, regulators directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draft guidelines allowing buyers to count crypto held on regulated exchanges as mortgage reserves, potentially eliminating the need to cash out.
Christie’s move aligns with a broader Washington push, as Trump-backed bills like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act, focused on stablecoins and crypto oversight, open new doors for businesses transacting in digital assets.
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