One of the largest American brokerages, Christie’s International Real Estate, has launched a division specializing in digital currencies. This allows the sellers and the buyers to use cryptocurrency without involving banks.
The new unit, led by Christie’s Southern California CEO Aaron Kirman, manages over $1 billion in crypto-listed properties. This is open to buyers paying in crypto only.
The unit led by Kirman is now planning to expand the crypto real estate models, which previously involved the sale of a $65 million Beverly Hills mansion. The move aligns with regulatory developments of the US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In June, it directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore treating crypto as a reserve asset in risk assessment for mortgages.
Properties currently listed for bitcoin include — $118 million La Fin mansion in Bel Air, the $18 million Invisible House in Joshua Tree, and $63 million Nightingale property in Beverly Hills.
The estate network has a legal and crypto compliance team of lawyers, analysts, and crypto experts to ensure the security of the crypto transactions during trading. The section will run complete legal checks on the origin of the assets to ensure their legality.
Kirman said that these wealthy crypto asset holders seeking real-world assets prefer to avoid traditional banking systems, keeping their identities protected. So, these blockchain-based asset transactions will make it harder for the public to trace the ownership.
As the U.S. pushes forward the evolution of digital assets with the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, global businesses, even real estate networks, adopt the trend. In an interview, Kirman said, “The trend was obvious — crypto is here to stay…it’s only going to get bigger over the next few years.”
Kirman estimates that in five years, over one-third of US home sales could involve cryptocurrency. He also said that discussions are currently underway with major banks to allow crypto-based home financing.
CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.
All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.
Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.
Hong Kong’s top financial regulator, Julia Leung, is reportedly set to receive another three-year term…
Bitcoin has smashed its previous all-time high, soaring to $125,559 in the first week of…
Binance Coin (BNB) has reached a new all-time high, crossing the $1,200 mark for the…
The crypto market is active as the Teucrium XRP ETF went live, despite the US…
As October 14 nears, Aster stands at a crossroads, hit by a rapid -10.22% slide…
Bitcoin has reached a fresh all-time high of $125,559 on October 5, 2025, with its…
