Cryptocurrency is one of the most prominent technologies of the 21st century. Millions of people the world over own cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and they are increasingly present in the world of finance and real estate.
According to a Forex Suggest study, which analyses the extent to which cryptocurrencies have penetrated the real estate market, Spain has the most properties available to buy with cryptocurrencies worldwide, with almost 300 units, followed by Thailand (227) and Portugal (130).
He notes, "Most of these properties are in Spain's tourist hotspots. Villas in and around the cities of Alicante and Marbella are easy for cryptocurrency buyers to snap up, as are flats in the northernmost city of Barcelona".
The list of the top 20 countries includes the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Montenegro, Mexico, Turkey, Canada, Japan, Greece and Italy.
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