Luxury Brokerage Christie's Allows Buyers to Purchase Real Estate With Crypto: NYT

Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a dedicated division to facilitate real estate transactions conducted entirely in cryptocurrency, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Spearheaded by Aaron Kirman, CEO of a Christie’s-affiliated firm in Los Angeles, the initiative follows several high-profile deals, including a $65 million Beverly Hills transaction where crypto was used exclusively. The new division comprises legal, financial, and crypto experts to handle peer-to-peer transactions without reliance on banks. The goal is to enable high-end buyers and sellers — often seeking privacy — to use digital assets...