The developers of AKAI Estates have announced a partnership with FTX US, a leading U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency platform, as the sole platform handling cryptocurrency conversions for the residential transactions within their collection of 16 signature luxury homes in Southwest Ranches. This announcement represents FTX US’s first partnership with a single-family home developer, further establishing AKAI Estates as a trailblazer development in today’s real estate industry and FTX US as an innovator in the cryptocurrency financial services space.

This partnership indicates the velocity at which the single family home market is evolving amidst incredible demand and tight available inventory. With the frenzy the market is currently in, tied to the record low inventory, AKAI Estates is meeting that demand and filling the void now with the collection of these homes, in addition to spec homes.

“FTX continues to grow its presence in the real estate industry in Florida, we couldn’t think of a more ideal time to work with such a prestigious cryptocurrency exchange platform,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates. “We foresee this partnership with FTX bringing increased demand and expanding our demographic of buyers.”

“Alongside FTX, cryptocurrency’s presence in the real estate industry only continues to grow, and this is just the latest development in that process. We are excited to add our first luxury single-family development to our roster of partners and increase consumer access to digital assets and digital asset-related services. At FTX, we believe that crypto has a big role in the future of finance and strive to do our part to make this future come to fruition,” said Avi Dabir, Vice President of Business Development at FTX US.

Surrounded by open spaces and dazzling South Florida sunsets, the quiet enclave of AKAI Estates is conceptually designed by internationally acclaimed architect Vasco Vieira, founder and head architect of Portugal-based firm Vasco Vieira Arquitectos. The scope of the firm’s past work has ranged from individual villas to large eco-resorts including hotels, restaurants, spas and commercial buildings. With notable projects throughout Europe, AKAI Estate marks Vieira's first residential project in the United States. The local architect for AKAI Estates is Florida-based firm FSMY Architect Planner.

At AKAI Estates, high-end living unfolds across open floor plans from 7,000-15,000 square feet and beyond, combining chic cutting-edge amenities, ultra-modern styling, and the serenity of a fully gated community and the unrivaled privacy of two acres of property with each residence. Each estate includes an aquatic entertainment area and is highly customizable with the ability to add on features including putting greens, tennis/pickle-ball courts, or even a basketball court of choice. AKAI Estates is a refreshingly different way to encounter the best of South Florida living. World-famous destinations for entertainment, shopping, nightlife, golf, and more are all just a short drive away. Southwest Ranches is located just west of Fort Lauderdale, northwest of Miami and south of Palm Beach, Florida. Nearby top-rated schools, parks, and cultural sites complete a world that is just as connected as it is exclusive.

AKAI Estates is being developed by Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development. Prices at AKAI Estates start at $8 million.