Blockchain Property Rights Summit Highlights Economic Potential

The integration of cryptocurrency in US housing finance has seen significant growth. From 5% of homebuyers selling crypto for down payments in 2019, the number rose to 11.6% for first-time buyers by 2021, with 14% now planning to use crypto for closing costs. A major policy shift occurred in 2025 when the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) began accepting crypto income for mortgage qualification decisions, marking institutional acceptance of digital assets in housing finance. This trend is supported by innovations like Propy's Crypto Escrow Service with Coinbase Prime, which facilitates secure crypto-based property transactions.

**Key developments in Real World Assets (RWA) infrastructure:** - Institutional adoption of RWAs is moving from conceptual to operational phase - Focus shifting to systems that are both scalable and reconcilable with existing frameworks - Integration with legal, financial, and regulatory structures becoming paramount Recent roundtables and the RWA Summit in Cannes demonstrated strong market signals toward practical implementation. Industry leaders emphasize that *real capital requires robust infrastructure*. Want to learn more about RWA adoption? [Join the conversation](https://t.me/yourgroup)

SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced Project Crypto, a comprehensive initiative to modernize U.S. securities regulation for blockchain technology. The framework includes: - Clear guidelines for tokenized securities and stablecoins - Support for compliant ICOs and airdrops - Updated custody rules affirming self-custody rights - Unified regulatory approach for crypto services - Innovation exemptions for new technologies The move aims to reverse the trend of offshore innovation and position the U.S. as a leader in tokenized finance. Major Wall Street firms and tech companies are already preparing to enter the tokenization space. [Read full article](reuters.com/sustainability/b)

Morgan Stanley forecasts $34B in efficiency gains for real estate by 2030, with AI automating 40% of CRE and REIT operations. The gains primarily focus on asset management, leasing, and facilities management. While AI promises significant automation in administrative tasks, critical areas like title, escrow, and ownership transfer remain largely untouched by technological advancement. Propy addresses this gap by: - Applying AI to streamline document-heavy processes - Using blockchain to secure ownership records - Combining both technologies for end-to-end transaction efficiency The integration aims to modernize real estate infrastructure beyond just automation, ensuring both speed and security in property transactions.

The Propy team recently gathered in Sozopol, Bulgaria, for a strategic team retreat. Team members from the U.S., South Africa, Turkey, and beyond came together to discuss the future of real estate technology. Key highlights: - Former SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar joined the gathering - Teams explored 2,000-year-old ruins while discussing AI and blockchain - Focus on modernizing property ownership: making it instant, transparent, and borderless The event followed Propy's successful gathering at Inman Miami, where industry leaders converged to discuss onchain infrastructure in real estate.