Portugal slowly becoming a ‘haven’ for European Bitcoiners

Portugal slowly becoming a ‘haven’ for European Bitcoiners

The small, sunny country recently welcomed the Bitcoin Family to its shores; a closer inspection reveals a growing Bitcoiner community basking in a zero tax glow. While Switzerland holds the spotlight for being the most crypto-friendly jurisdiction in Europe, Portugal is picking up the pace. Indeed, the republic offers more than just quality of life improvements for Bitcoin (BTC) owners, including an attractive fiscal environment and a growing Bitcoiner community.Cointelegraph recently interviewed the Bitcoin Family, who recently relocated to Portugal, learning that there was more to the....


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