RAK Properties, a big UAE developer, is now taking crypto for real estate. It's part of a wider trend in the UAE. They're hoping to attract global buyers who like digital assets. You can use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether to buy properties now. Hubpay, a fintech company, helps with this. They turn the crypto into dirhams before giving it to RAK Properties. It seems this helps avoid the ups and downs of crypto prices. The Asian property market is growing fast. It might go up 10% to 15% in 2025. Korea, Japan, and Australia are doing well. Big cities like Seoul, Tokyo, and Sydney might do better than smaller places. RAK Properties is building Mina Al Arab, a waterfront community. They'll finish over 800 units soon. Their CFO says this new crypto thing is for "digitally and investment savvy" clients. Kind of makes sense. The company's doing well. They made AED 160 million in profit in early 2025. That's 80% more than before. They're worth about AED 4.7 billion now. REITs are getting popular for Asian property investment in 2025. They're safer than owning property directly. Japan's REITs are attracting foreign money. High dividends and a stable economy are the draw. Southeast Asian cities have good rental yields. Jakarta's the best, over 7%. Phnom Penh and Bangkok follow, between 4% and 6%. These markets look promising. As things change, big developers taking crypto is a new trend. It's not entirely clear how this will play out, but it's exciting for investors in Asian property.

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