Christie’s Launches $1 Billion Crypto Real Estate Division

Christie’s International Real Estate has broken new ground by launching a dedicated crypto real estate division, marking the first major brokerage to formally integrate cryptocurrency into high-end property transactions. Spearheaded by luxury agent Aaron Kirman, the division already oversees $1 billion in homes available for purchase via digital assets.

The portfolio includes trophy properties like Bel Air’s $118 million La Fin mansion and Beverly Hills’ $63 million Nightingale estate—even the avant-garde $18 million Invisible House in Joshua Tree can be bought with crypto. Kirman has already facilitated multiple high-profile deals, including a $65 million Beverly Hills transaction settled entirely in cryptocurrency.

Transactions bypass traditional banking channels, leveraging blockchain verification handled by legal teams to ensure compliance. Kirman notes the model attracts crypto-rich buyers seeking tangible assets without financial intermediaries. "Privacy is paramount—some sellers never learn the buyer’s identity," he told The New York Times.

The move aligns with broader U.S. regulatory shifts, including the Trump-signed Genius Act and the House-approved Clarity Act, signaling growing institutional acceptance of crypto integration.