First in real estate industry $1+ Billion Cryptocurrency Division

In a seismic shift that’s reshaping the luxury real estate landscape, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California and its CEO Aaron Kirman today announced the launch of the industry’s first official cryptocurrency division, featuring an unprecedented $1+ billion portfolio of ultra-luxury properties accepting digital currency payments, including LA FIN, a $118 million home, which is the most expensive home ever to list for crypto.

This groundbreaking initiative marks the first time a major real estate brokerage has assembled such a massive collection of crypto-accepting properties under one dedicated division, positioning Christie’s SoCal at the forefront of the digital currency revolution transforming high-end real estate transactions.

“This is the moment crypto wealth meets tangible luxury,” said Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California. “We’re not just accepting cryptocurrency, we’re creating an entirely new marketplace for the growing class of digital asset holders seeking to diversify into premier real estate.”

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The division launches with three spectacular signature properties, including the most expensive home to accept crypto ever—that showcase the future of luxury real estate:

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LA FIN – A stunning $118 million architectural masterpiece by developer Joe Englehoff, which is the most expensive listing to ever accept crypto
THE INVISIBLE HOUSE – Joshua Tree’s iconic minimalist marvel listed at $17.95 million
NIGHTINGALE – A breathtaking $63 million Beverly Hills estate by renowned AD 100 designers Woods Dangaran

Kirman brings unparalleled expertise to this revolutionary venture, having already facilitated Bitcoin real estate transactions, including a landmark $65 million Beverly Hills property deal. As the #1 agent in Los Angeles with $22 billion in career sales and holder of the record-breaking $141 million sale of “The One,” Kirman has established himself as the definitive authority in ultra-luxury transactions.

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The timing couldn’t be more strategic. With Bitcoin surging 159% in 2024, new pro-crypto legislation, and market volatility driving crypto wealth toward tangible assets, luxury real estate has emerged as the preferred safe haven for digital asset holders. In addition to the GENIUS ACT and the current administration pushing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept crypto for mortgage payments, Deloitte projects the tokenized real estate market will reach $4 trillion by 2035, making this division launch a prescient move into the future of property transactions.

“Traditional real estate has been way too slow to embrace the crypto revolution that I’ve seen close deals for years,” Kirman explained. “We’re changing that narrative by creating a sophisticated platform that bridges the gap between digital wealth and physical assets.”

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This historic launch positions Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California as the definitive leader in crypto real estate transactions, setting the standard for how luxury properties will be bought and sold in the digital age.

“This isn’t just a new service—it’s a fundamental shift in how ultra-high-net-worth individuals approach real estate investment,” Kirman concluded. “We’ve always created the market, not followed it.”