Case Study
Crypto Built the Skyline
How Hotel ORA partnered with Propy to handle escrow for their entire pre-construction pipeline, with buyers free to deposit in USDC, ACH, or wire
In 2025, Propy Title partnered with Hotel ORA + Private Residences, a $675 million, 39-story luxury condo-hotel rising near Tampa's Water Street district,
to handle all incoming pre-construction contracts for one of the most ambitious pre-construction launches in Florida. Buyers can now deposit in USDC stablecoin, ACH, or traditional wire, all routed through one platform, with deposits held through construction completion in 2029.
Developed by ARC Tampa Development LLC and Prosper Group, Hotel ORA features 627 hotel-condo units and 31 private residences, with amenities including a rooftop heliport, infinity-edge pool, signature steakhouse, luxury spa, and 15,000 sqft of convention space.
The challenge was simple to state and harder to solve:
A growing buyer pool wanted to deposit in USDC and other digital assets.
Buyers needed a way to deposit funds 24/7, on weekends, from anywhere in the world, without wire fraud risk
Propy was built for exactly this. As a licensed title and escrow agency with native crypto rails, AI-powered operations, and USDC yield capability, Propy delivered all three buyer paths under one roof.
The Challenge
A turnkey investment needs a turnkey closing platform
ORA's value proposition is unusually strong:
a luxury hotel-residence in downtown Tampa where owners can Airbnb their units, with all amenities of a five-star hotel. That story attracted a wave of buyers holding significant USDC reserves.
The Result
The group wanted to deploy their stablecoin position directly into ORA units. The buyers had the capital. ORA had the inventory. The closing infrastructure was the missing piece.
A Developer's Perspective
ORA's team wasn't looking for a single-purpose crypto solution. They wanted a closing platform that handled every kind of buyer with the same rigor.
"A recent collaboration with Propy Title and Escrow Agency has opened new doors for customers who want to use cryptocurrency in their real estate investments."
Luigi Novembre
COO and Co-Founder,
ARC Realty Group
The Propy Solution
Why It Matters
Optionality is the Product
For ORA, partnering with Propy isn't about replacing traditional closings. It's about expanding the listing's surface area so no qualified buyer is turned away based on how they hold value.
For crypto holders
Deposit directly in USDC without liquidating a position or triggering unnecessary tax exposure. Pay through the same platform that handles every other buyer.
For international buyers
Skip the cross-border banking maze. SWIFT wires take 3–5 days and have high failure rates from key regions. USDC settles in seconds, 24/7, regardless of which country issues the buyer's bank account.
For traditional cash buyers
Nothing changes. ACH and wire remain available with full title coverage and the same Propy escrow, plus the convenience of a 24/7 mobile-first deposit experience.
For the developer:
A single platform reaches a meaningfully larger buyer pool, with one escrow workflow handling all routes. Capital can earn yield during construction instead of sitting idle. The marketing reach of Propy's 1M+ global community is unlocked alongside the closing infrastructure.
