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Lisbon: A Buzzy, Affordable Mecca for Buy-and-Hold Crypto Nomads
27.6.2023
Portugal’s coastal capital offers a top-shelf European quality of life at discount prices. The No. 15 spot on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 attracts creative and entrepreneurial expats with a lively calendar of Web3 events, prized “digital nomad” visa and crypto-friendly tax laws
Bored Apes Set to Host a Stunning Yacht Party and AfterParty Experience at BlockDown Festival Portugal this July
31.5.2023
BlockDown Festival: Portugal is excited to reveal two exclusive Bored Ape parties featuring DJ Ape and friends at this summer’s top European Web3 festival. Attendees can anticipate Europe’s inaugural Bored Ape Yacht Party on July 10th on a beautiful yacht showcasing the stunning Algarve...
Lisbon Leads the Way as the World's Premier Crypto Hub, Outranking New York and Berlin: Report
4.5.2023
Portuguese capital takes the top spot among the world's most important crypto hubs - ahead of New York, Berlin, and Paris, according to a report by European crypto investment firm Greenfield.
The company argued that, while there are multiple reports on global crypto development, regional reports...
High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent
13.4.2023
EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector
Spain a Hotbed for Cryptocurrency Real Estate Deals, According to Study
7.3.2023
A recent study indicates that Spain is one of the hottest countries regarding real estate offerings that can be paid with cryptocurrency. The report, prepared by Forex Suggest, found that Spain is the country with the most properties available for crypto, followed by Thailand, Portugal, and...
Cybercrime, Crypto Scams on the Rise in Portugal, Say Prosecutors
21.2.2023
Cybercrime has “skyrocketed” in Portugal – with crypto scams and ransomware attacks becoming more commonplace in the nation.
Sapo reported that, per the nation’s Attorney-General, 2,124 cybercrimes were reported in 2022. The number included an unspecified number of crypto scams.
The amount...
Italy Introduces Capital Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains - Will Other Countries Follow Suit?
3.1.2023
Italy’s parliament has approved a proposal for a 26% tax on crypto gains above 2,000 euros ($2,110).
In addition to bringing a hefty tax on crypto gains, the new law also introduces incentives for taxpayers to report their crypto. Under the law, crypto owners are entitled to an amnesty...
Italian Parliament Approves 26% Tax for Cryptocurrency Gains in 2023 Budget Law
2.1.2023
The Italian Parliament has introduced a 26% capital tax on cryptocurrency gains as part of the 2023 budget law, which was approved on Dec. 29. The document also offers incentives for taxpayers to declare their cryptocurrency holdings, proposing a 3.5% aliquot for undeclared cryptocurrencies held...
Spain for the win? Top 3 fan tokens to watch during the FIFA World Cup
19.11.2022
Spain, Portugal and Brazil national teams' fan tokens are experiencing a price price boom as the World Cup gets underway
Crypto hits the main stage at Web Summit in front of record crowds
7.11.2022
Web Summit attracted over 71,000 attendees to Lisbon for the renowned technology summit, with cryptocurrency and blockchain taking a more central role in 2022
Solana unveils Google partnership, smartphones, Web3 store at Breakpoint
6.11.2022
Solana Breakpoint, a four-day conference scheduled from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7, attracted 13,000 people in just one of the four venues it’s being held simultaneously
Lbank’s Successful Web Summit Lisbon Exhibition, Free to Ride Campaign, and More
4.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. INTERNET CITY, DUBAI, LISBON, Nov. 4th, 2022 – Global crypto exchange, LBank, joined Web Summit Lisbon in Portugal as a proud sponsor and exhibitor. Lisbon has been on LBank’s list of destinations for a while and it was great for the top-20 crypto exchange to finally set foot...
The Madeira Bitcoin adoption experiment takes flight
24.10.2022
An update on the Bitcoin rollout on the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, which according to entrepreneur Jeff Booth is “a bigger Bitcoin Beach but in the EU.”
The crypto industry fights regulators in the courts: Law Decoded, Oct. 10–17
17.10.2022
Grayscale and Ripple against the SEC, Coin Center versus the Treasury — it’s a hot season in the U.S. courts
Portugal Prepares to Tax Crypto Gains at Rate of 28%, Draft Budget Unveils
11.10.2022
Authorities in Portugal intend to impose a levy on gains from short-term crypto investments with the state budget for next year. The document, which still needs the approval of Portuguese lawmakers, signals a change in the EU nation’s positive attitude towards crypto assets. Government...
Portugal Makes U-Turn On Crypto-Friendly Taxes
11.10.2022
Though widely considered to be one of the most crypto-friendly countries, Portugal is increasingly shifting its position on taxing cryptoasset gains – and now plans to tax gains on crypto held for less than a year....
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Portugal proposes 28% tax on annual crypto trading profits next year
11.10.2022
The cryptocurrency tax haven could see taxes levied on profits realized from cryptocurrency trading or capital gains within a year of their acquisition
Two more lawsuits for Coinbase: Law decoded, Aug. 1–8
8.8.2022
Both plaintiffs claim that Coinbase made fraudulent and deceptive representations regarding the company’s business
Dozen Crypto Companies Await Portugal License Despite Bank Account Closures
8.8.2022
The central bank of Portugal is now reviewing 12 requests from businesses that want to provide crypto-related services in the country. The applications are pending decision amid recent reports that some commercial banks are closing accounts of already approved operators. Binance Among...
Portuguese Banks Close Accounts of Crypto Exchanges, Media Reveals
5.8.2022
Major Portuguese banks have started closing or refusing to open accounts for cryptocurrency platforms such as exchanges, according to media reports. The move threatens to tarnish the country’s image as one of Europe’s most crypto-friendly destinations, a haven for bitcoin enthusiasts....