Dubai is set to welcome a 17-story Crypto Tower by 2027, as announced by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and REIT Development. The tower will feature office floors for crypto startups, blockchain incubators, an artificial intelligence innovation hub, and an NFT art gallery. It will also incorporate blockchain technology to facilitate tenant transactions and management. DMCC, already hosting a crypto hub at its Uptown Tower, sees this project as a bold move toward mainstream Web3 adoption.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo, a Bitcoin Hotel operated by Metaplanet is gearing up for a Q3 2025 launch. The hotel aims to become a hub for Bitcoin adoption, education, and networking, with a Bitcoin gallery, art museum, and dedicated workspaces. As crypto adoption grows in hospitality, similar projects are emerging in other locations. IKAR Holdings, a London-based investment firm, recently announced its plans to acquire casino hotels in Portugal and Cyprus to establish a chain of Bitcoin Hotels.

Beyond individual buildings, entire crypto-powered cities are also in the works. Praxis, an internet-native alliance, has secured a $525 million funding pledge to build a city with minimal regulations tailored for crypto and AI industry leaders. Satoshi Island, a blockchain-based economy project near Vanuatu, is progressing slowly, with structural plans for villas under review.

However, not all crypto real estate projects have thrived. Akon City, a planned smart city in Senegal backed by rapper Akon, has faced delays since its 2018 announcement. Reports indicate that the Senegalese government may reclaim 90% of the land allocated to the project if progress does not accelerate.

As blockchain technology continues to merge with real estate, these projects highlight the industry's potential and challenges. While some developments move forward with strong funding and infrastructure, others remain speculative, awaiting further advancements in the regulatory and economic landscape.