Crypto in, data out: AI-driven underwriting and operations meet a seamless BitPay subscription flow.

New York, NY | Denver, CO | Los Angeles, CA – February 1, 2022 — Noyack Logistics Income (NLI), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on supply-chain infrastructure and sponsored by NOYACK Capital, announced that investors can now fund subscriptions in cryptocurrency through a partnership with BitPay. According to BitPay, NLI is the first Regulation D private REIT to accept cryptocurrency, enabling accredited investors to allocate digital assets into a diversified real-estate vehicle without leaving their crypto ecosystem.

“Alternative investment firms and REITs have been slow to embrace crypto—we’re changing that,” said CJ Follini, managing principal of NOYACK Capital. “If you’ve built gains in digital assets and want dividend-producing exposure to real estate, our BitPay integration makes that move both simple and secure. And we’re pairing it with practical AI to underwrite smarter, operate leaner, and communicate with investors in real time.”

What’s new

Crypto at checkout
Investors can fund commitments using Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and USD-pegged stablecoins (BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC, USDP).

Flexible funding
Allocate entirely in crypto—or split between crypto and traditional currency at the time of funding.

Familiar flow
Choose a wallet or exchange, select a coin, then scan a QR code or enter payment details. The experience mirrors a standard e-commerce checkout, now applied to private real-estate investing.

Why it matters

Crypto holders often seek diversification into income-producing, lower-volatility assets without operational friction. By integrating BitPay, NLI offers a direct, compliant bridge from digital assets into a professionally managed REIT concentrated in life sciences facilities, temperature-controlled and dry-storage warehouses, healthcare facilities, and mobility hubs—core components of the modern supply chain.

…and where AI elevates the value

  • AI-assisted acquisitions & portfolio construction: Machine-learning models help NLI evaluate micro-market demand signals (freight volumes, labor pools, tenant credit, lease comps) to prioritize assets with stronger risk-adjusted cash flows.
  • Operational intelligence: Computer-vision and sensor data feed models for predictive maintenance and energy optimization across cold-storage and healthcare-adjacent facilities, aiming to reduce downtime and utility spend.
  • Tenant analytics: Natural-language tools synthesize tenant financials, public filings, and news to support proactive risk monitoring and renewal planning.
  • Investor experience: AI-powered reporting can translate portfolio metrics into plain-English summaries and scenario analyses tailored to each investor’s preferences.

“Give investors the option to convert part of their crypto allocation into income-oriented, hard-asset exposure—and they’ll use it,” Follini added. “AI lets us go a step further: operate these assets with better data, faster decisions, and clearer communication.”

How it works with BitPay (enhanced by AI controls)

BitPay is a leading crypto payments processor that supports multiple wallets and currencies, helping issuers minimize fraud and chargebacks while enabling borderless transactions. With NLI’s integration, subscribing with crypto becomes as straightforward as funding with wires or ACH—no bespoke workflows required.

Risk & compliance, augmented by AI:

  • On-chain heuristics and anomaly-detection models assist with screening wallet risk and transaction patterns to support AML/KYC workflows.
  • AI-based document checks help validate subscription materials and reduce manual review time while maintaining compliance standards.

The road ahead: from payments to programmable, data-driven ownership

NLI’s crypto acceptance is a practical step toward a more open private-markets infrastructure. Looking forward, tokenization standards such as ERC-1404 point to a world where ownership interests can include built-in transfer restrictions, KYC/AML checks, and dividend triggers at the smart-contract level—features regulators and engineers alike value for security and simplicity.

Where AI fits next:

  • Oracles & smart-contract automation: AI-vetted data streams (e.g., CPI, SOFR, occupancy) can feed on-chain logic for calculating and scheduling distributions or step-ups.
  • AI-curated secondary liquidity: As qualified ATS venues mature, recommendation systems could match willing buyers and sellers within compliance guardrails, improving time-to-liquidity without public-market volatility.
  • Treasury & cash-management optimization: Models can propose when to hold, convert, or hedge stablecoin receipts to align with distribution schedules and capital plans.

FAQs

Who is eligible to invest, and how does the crypto checkout work?

Eligibility is limited to qualified, accredited, and institutional investors as described in NLI’s Private Placement Memorandum (PPM). At funding, investors can choose crypto, traditional currency, or a mix—selecting a wallet or exchange, picking a coin, then scanning a QR code or entering details in a flow similar to standard e-commerce checkout.

Which cryptocurrencies does NLI accept via BitPay?

NLI accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and USD-pegged stablecoins BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC, and USDP.

How is NLI using AI in its investing and operations?

AI and machine learning support acquisitions and portfolio construction (by analyzing micro-market demand signals), predictive maintenance and energy optimization, tenant risk monitoring and renewals, and investor reporting—translating complex portfolio data into clear, tailored updates and scenario analyses.

How does NLI address risk, compliance, and potential downsides?

BitPay and AI-assisted tools help screen wallet risk, monitor transaction patterns, and validate documents to support AML/KYC workflows. However, interests are unregistered, illiquid, and subject to transfer restrictions; investors should be prepared to hold indefinitely and may lose all or part of their investment, and should review the PPM carefully before investing.

Important disclosures

This announcement is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any offering is made only by, and pursuant to, NLI’s confidential Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and related documents, which should be reviewed carefully, including risk factors. Interests are unregistered, illiquid, and subject to transfer restrictions; investors should be prepared to hold indefinitely and may lose all or part of their investment. NLI is externally managed by its sponsor, NOYACK Capital LLC, and expects to operate as an UPREIT through NL REIT OP, LP. Eligibility is limited to qualified, accredited and institutional investors as described in the PPM.

About NOYACK
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Media Contact
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