%{{tag.tag}} {{articledata.title}} {{moment(articledata.cdate)}} @{{articledata.company.replace(" ","")}} comment Christie's International Real Estate has launched the first major U.S. brokerage division focused on %Cryptocurrency based property transactions, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Spearheaded by Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie's Southern California operations, this innovative division caters to affluent clients looking to buy luxury homes with digital currencies like %Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC ), streamlining transactions without traditional banking. The division, staffed with crypto specialists, lawyers, and analysts, oversees a portfolio exceeding $1 billion, featuring estates like the $120 million La Fin in Bel Air and the $65 million Nightingale in Beverly Hills. Building on a landmark $70 million crypto sale of a Malibu property, the division underscores the rising role of digital assets in luxury real estate. Kirman highlighted the privacy benefits of crypto transactions, which allow buyers to use blockchain and LLCs for anonymity, with legal oversight ensuring compliance. He forecasts that within five years, cryptocurrency could account for nearly 40% of U.S. home sales, driven by increasing institutional adoption and recent laws like the Crypto Advancement Act. This aligns with market shifts, as federal housing agencies like Fannie Mae now evaluate crypto assets for mortgages. Christie's crypto division sets a new standard, appealing to crypto-wealthy buyers and paving the way for other brokerages to embrace digital currencies.