Using cryptocurrency to purchase real estate triggers a taxable event with the IRS. When you sell or exchange your cryptocurrency, you become responsible for reporting capital gains or losses to tax authorities. Moneytka does NOT report your cryptocurrency purchase or transaction to the IRS, as tax reporting is YOUR responsibility as the individual taxpayer. However, Moneytka maintains complete records of all KYC documents, blockchain transaction details, fiat disbursement records, and compliance reviews for 5 years, which you can use to support your tax filings and meet any audit or regulatory obligations.

When using a cryptocurrency conversion platform for real estate closings, the buyer initiates payment directly from their own digital wallet. The platform converts the cryptocurrency to U.S. dollars at the prevailing market rate and transfers the fiat proceeds via domestic wire to the licensed escrow or title company handling the closing.

The title company holds the U.S. dollars in escrow until all contractual conditions are met, and disburses the funds in accordance with standard closing instructions.

This structure protects all parties from cryptocurrency price volatility, since the seller receives settlement funds in U.S. dollars only. The conversion platform does not hold or custody client funds beyond what is necessary to complete the conversion and transmission.

All parties to the transaction undergo standard KYC and source-of-funds verification in accordance with federal AML requirements. Full conversion receipts and transaction records are provided to both the buyer and escrow agent for transparency.

This approach ensures that the digital asset conversion process is compliant, traceable, and isolated from the regulated escrow function—protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of the closing process.

Moneytka converts the buyer’s cryptocurrency to U.S. dollars and sends those dollars by domestic wire to the licensed title/escrow company per the closing instructions. We do not act as the escrow agent, and we do not disburse settlement funds. Moneytka is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (MSB) and maintain a written, BSA-compliant AML program.

We are currently applying for our Money Transmitters License from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, and will not perform any transactions until our license is secured.

We require the following information from our clients prior to performing transactions:
– Government-issued ID, selfie/biometric match as applicable, and residency checks.
– ⁠Source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation for purchase funds.
– ⁠Sending wallet address

We use this information to perform OFAC screening for all customers and perform blockchain forensics on sending addresses (sanctions/illicit exposure screening). Full transaction receipts are provided to the buyer and the escrow agent, including the crypto conversion rate and the USD amount.

Fees: We disclose all fees (network fees, spread, and wire fees) upfront.

Refunds & failed closings: If a closing is delayed or cancelled, funds remain in escrow or are returned pursuant to written escrow instructions; crypto refunds (if applicable) are explained, including timing and any fees.

No rehypothecation: We do not lend or use client funds for any purpose other than the conversion and wire tied to the closing.

Data security: We protect KYC data using industry-standard security and limit sharing to what’s required for compliance and the transaction.

We retain transaction, KYC, screening, and receipt records for required periods and make them available to regulators upon lawful request.

We conduct periodic independent AML testing and employee training.

Most traditional mortgage lenders currently require that cryptocurrency be converted to U.S. dollars before it can be used for qualifying purposes. According to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines, borrowers must sell their virtual currency into USD and hold the funds in a U.S. or state-regulated financial institution prior to loan closing. Documented evidence showing the conversion and current USD balance in a bank account is required.

Florida has specialized escrow and title companies that handle cryptocurrency real estate transactions and can significantly streamline the process. When selecting a title or escrow company, verify that they have experience with crypto transactions and understand blockchain technology. Many now offer real-time transaction tracking and blockchain-recorded deeds that provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional county recordings.