2026-01-12 13:21:50

You might not have expected it, but the real estate market in Europe is quietly undergoing a transformation. An increasing number of high-net-worth investors are starting to use crypto assets to complete property transactions. This is not an isolated case—according to the co-founder of crypto payment app Brighty, hundreds of seasoned investors have bought European properties through this route in the past year.

The platform's transaction data is quite impressive. They have facilitated over 100 deals, mainly concentrated in hot spots such as the UK, France, Malta, Cyprus, and Andorra. The size of individual transactions generally ranges from $500,000 to $2.5 million, not small-scale deals.

Interestingly, payment tools are also evolving. Previously, these high-net-worth clients primarily relied on USDC issued by Circle to complete transactions. But now, the situation has changed—more and more people are leaning towards stablecoins pegged to the euro (such as EURC). Why? Simply put, to avoid the layers of currency conversion costs. This difference can save a significant amount of money in large transactions.

From this trend, it is clear that crypto assets are no longer purely speculative tools but are gradually integrating into the ecosystem of traditional high-end asset transactions.

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TopBuyerForever

· 01-12 13:51

Wow, Europe real estate is starting to use EURC? This is the real breakout, not those crypto traders.

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SellLowExpert

· 01-12 13:47

Wow, European real estate is starting to use stablecoins? This is the true implementation of Web3 applications, not just a concept of air coins.

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Deconstructionist

· 01-12 13:33

Damn, is the European real estate market really playing like this now? Hundreds of transactions, the scale is indeed not small. --- The move to replace USDC with EURC is brilliant. The savings on exchange costs can indeed lead to a different approach in large transactions. --- Over 100 transactions ranging from $50 million to $250 million... this is true adoption, not those speculators playing mahjong. --- Crypto is really reshaping the asset trading logic, but most people haven't caught up to this step yet. --- In simple terms, the use cases for stablecoins are becoming clearer, evolving from speculation to a payment tool. --- Interesting, Europe is leading the way. When will domestic real estate be able to play like this? --- This wave of operations directly cuts off the traditional remittance artery, maximizing efficiency and leverage.

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 01-12 13:29

Wait, is the European real estate market starting to eat crypto's lunch? I feel like it's a bit outrageous, but it also seems to make sense... Replacing USDC with EURC to save on transfer fees—I understand this logic; it means the old money is starting to be more frugal. Is this transaction limit real? Starting at 500,000... I can't even cover my gas fees.

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AltcoinMarathoner

· 01-12 13:22

ngl, we're watching the adoption curve unfold in real-time here. euro-denominated stablecoins gaining traction isn't noise—it's ecosystem momentum. been stacking since the early days, and this is exactly the kind of institutional flow that matters long-term.

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