What is crypto escrow for real estate?

Crypto escrow for real estate is a regulated service where a third party holds cryptocurrency until a property title is legally transferred. Brik provides this across Portugal, Cyprus, and Singapore.

Which cryptocurrencies does Brik accept?

Brik accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT).

How long does the process take?

12–21 days depending on jurisdiction. Portugal: 14–21 days. Cyprus: 12–18 days. Singapore: 14–21 days.

Does Brik handle KYC and AML?

Yes. KYC and KYT checks on all parties are a mandatory step before escrow is opened.

Are there upfront fees?

No upfront costs to discuss a deal. All fees are disclosed in the engagement letter before any agreement is signed.

Services

What Brik does.

Regulated escrow for crypto real estate transactions — custody, compliance, and fund release on confirmed deed transfer.

Get in touch About Brik

Core services

First call to final deed. One operator.

Lawyers don't custody crypto. Exchanges don't close real estate. Banks won't touch the conversion. Brik covers the entire chain — from intake to title transfer.

Custody

Licensed crypto custody for the duration of the deal. BTC, ETH, or USDT held in segregated accounts — never commingled with other assets. Funds stay in custody until all closing conditions are met.

Dedicated wallet per transaction
On-chain balance verification available
No rehypothecation or staking of client funds

Compliance

KYC on both buyer and seller. KYT on every wallet in the transfer. Every deal runs through the FATF Travel Rule and 6AMLD. Transactions that do not clear, do not proceed.

Full KYC/AML on all parties
KYT screening on incoming crypto
FATF Travel Rule and 6AMLD compliance

Closing

Funds release against confirmed deed transfer. Brik coordinates directly with the buyer's legal counsel and the seller's notary. We hold until the land registry confirms the transaction.

Escrow agreement with local legal partners
Title verification before release
Release tied to land registry confirmation

Compliance

No clean trail. No deal.

Every Brik transaction runs full AML compliance. Both parties complete KYC. All incoming crypto goes through KYT screening. Sellers are protected from receiving flagged funds; buyers avoid legal exposure on the title.

No deal proceeds without a clean compliance trail. That is the service.

Accepted cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USDT. Other assets considered on request, subject to on-chain traceability and deal-size liquidity requirements.

Jurisdictions

Global reach. One process.

Each jurisdiction has distinct legal documentation and filing requirements. Active operations in Portugal, Cyprus, and Singapore — with the ability to structure deals in other markets on request.

Portugal

EU MiCA

Operating under the MiCA framework. Growing inbound market from EU and non-EU buyers. English-speaking legal partners. Notarial deed required for property transfer.

Regulatory frame: MiCA Regulation 2024 · 6AMLD

Cyprus

EU CySEC

EU jurisdiction under CySEC oversight. Lower property transfer costs than most Western European markets. Strong HNW buyer pool. Title transfer through local notary.

Regulatory frame: CySEC · MiCA Regulation 2024

Singapore

MAS / PSA

VASP-registered operators. Payment Services Act framework. Clear regulatory requirements for crypto transactions. Caveat and transfer process through SLA.

Regulatory frame: MAS PSA · FATF Travel Rule

Who it's for

Two parties. One transaction.

Crypto buyers

You hold crypto.
We close the deal.

You hold BTC, ETH, or USDT and want to buy property in Portugal, Cyprus, or Singapore. Brik provides the regulated escrow structure that makes the transaction legally sound for both you and the seller.

Buyer details

Real estate agents

Your client has crypto.
Brik handles the structure.

Your buyer holds digital assets and you need a compliant transaction structure. Brik runs the escrow, handles all KYC/KYT, coordinates with local legal counsel, and releases funds on confirmed closing.

Agent details

How it works