Alex Recouso

Co-founder & CEO

Alex Recouso is the Chief Executive Officer of CitizenX, where he has assisted countless high-net-worth individuals and their families to diversify their passport portfolios, achieving greater optionality, sovereignty, and freedom. Alex also advises nation-states on designing and implementing citizenship and residency programs to accumulate Bitcoin in budget-neutral ways.

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World's Most Dangerous Countries for Crypto Millionaires in 2026

We wanted to answer what seems like a simple question: where in the world is it most dangerous to be a crypto holder? The obvious answer is the United States, which leads with 53 documented attacks, followed by France with 40 and the UK with 21. But that ranking is misleading.

Alex Recouso•MAR 18•Digital Assets

Ultimate Guide to Malta Citizenship by Merit in 2026

The fixed-price route through which over 5,300 applicants moved and €1.4 billion flowed since 2015 no longer exists. In its place sits a discretionary Citizenship by Merit framework with no published price, no licensed agents, no guaranteed outcome.

Alex Recouso•MAR 17•Citizenship by Investment

Why to Avoid Citizenship by Exception Countries in 2026

This article maps the citizenship by merit landscape honestly: who offers it, what it actually costs, and where it quietly falls apart.

Alex Recouso•MAR 16

Guide to Non-CRS Countries for Offshore Banking in 2026

Sophisticated investors seek low-tax, high-privacy jurisdictions, often using residence permits and real estate for wealth preservation.

Alex Recouso•MAR 12•Research

The Top 25 Richest Cities in the Middle East in 2026

UAE citizenship is rare, but ultra-wealthy individuals can gain it through the Golden Visa, as there's no direct investment program.

Alex Recouso•MAR 12•Research

Top 25 Wealthiest Cities in Africa in 2026

Africa's urban landscape is evolving rapidly, with cities across the continent becoming powerhouses of wealth creation and economic growth.

Alex Recouso•MAR 12•Research

The global crypto tax net closes: 75 OECD nations adopt CARF

The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework went live on January 1, 2026. Seventy-five jurisdictions — the EU, the UK, Japan, Brazil, Singapore, the UAE, and nearly every offshore financial center you've heard of — are now automatically sharing detailed crypto transaction data between tax authorities. The first cross-border data dumps land in 2027.

Alex Recouso•MAR 12•Digital Assets

The World's Hardest Countries to get Citizenship in 2026

This comprehensive analysis examines the citizenship requirements of 13 of the world's most restrictive jurisdictions as of 2026, revealing how cultural preservation, demographic concerns, and national security shape policies that effectively close borders to new citizens.

Alex Recouso•MAR 11

Best Crypto Custodians in 2026: A Complete Guide

As crypto adoption grows, the right custodian ensures security and sovereign control, no matter where you live.

Alex Recouso•MAR 11•Digital Assets

Best Crypto-Friendly Banks in 2026: A Complete Guide

For investors, businesses, and individuals bridging conventional banking and digital assets, understanding crypto-friendly banks is crucial.

Alex Recouso•MAR 11•Digital Assets

Guide to Botswana Citizenship by Investment in 2026

In December 2025, Parliament passed a Citizenship Amendment Bill creating "economic citizenship" under a new Section 15A of the Citizenship Act. Entry price: USD 75,000. Processing target: 60 days. That undercuts every Caribbean program on earth.

Alex Recouso•MAR 11•Citizenship by Investment

Multiple citizenship successes with CitizenX: A European Expat's Case

Overview When a European expat based in Dubai sought to diversify beyond his EU passport, a series of privacy breaches and poor service experiences with traditional citizenship firms led him to CitizenX. His journey to obtaining both Vanuatu and Turkish citizenship demonstrates how the industry's future belongs to providers who can guarantee both data privacy and expert service. This case examines how citizenship advisory firms can build enough trust to transform one-time clients into long-ter

Alex Recouso•MAR 5•Case Study