The Crypto Freedom Index: 21 most crypto-friendly countries in 2026We scored 21 countries across taxes, regulation, privacy, banking, adoption, immigration, and physical safety. See why the UAE, El Salvador, and Singapore lead.Alex Recouso•Jul 12•Digital Assets
The World's Hardest Countries to get Citizenship in 2026This 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 GuideAs crypto adoption grows, the right custodian ensures security and sovereign control, no matter where you live.Alex Recouso•Mar 11•Digital Assets
Guide to Botswana Citizenship by Investment in 2026In 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 CaseOverview 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-terAlex Recouso•Mar 5•Case Study
Netherlands' New Unrealized Gains Tax to Unchain a Wealth ExodusThe Netherlands' February 2026 vote to impose a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains marks the most aggressive step yet in a European-wide pattern: governments raising wealth taxes, watching capital flee, then proposing exit taxes and asset registers to stem the outflow.Alex Recouso•Mar 4•Research
Top 10 Richest Cities in Florida in 2026From sun-drenched coastal communities to private island enclaves, the Sunshine State harbors some of America's most exclusive addresses.Sofia Meier•Mar 4•Research
Top 10 Richest Cities in California in 2026Whether investing, relocating, or just curious, exploring California’s richest cities reveals how wealth shapes its communities.Sofia Meier•Mar 4•Research
The Richest Cities in the World in 2026 Are No Longer What You ThinkNew York, London, and Tokyo still dominate legacy rankings of the richest cities in the world, but those rankings measure accumulated stock, not directional flow.Alex Recouso•Mar 4•News
The True Cost of CitizenshipA few days ago, a prospective client asked me why CitizenX is "significantly more expensive than everyone else." It's a fair question—one that I get often—and it deserves a thoughtful answer.Alex Recouso•Mar 4•Company
Nobody wants to be a 'global citizen.'The term "global citizen" is part of Davos' newspeak: it sounds good, but means nothing. What you truly desire is to become a local in places that resonate with you.Alex Recouso•Mar 4
The Freedom Passport: Argentina Citizenship by InvestmentLearn more about our proposed Citizenship by Investment program in Argentina and how it would improve the economy of the country.Alex Recouso•Mar 4•Citizenship by Investment
Vanuatu Accepts Bitcoin for Citizenship by Investment: Here's HowVanuatu's groundbreaking decision to accept Bitcoin for its Citizenship by Investment program marks a pivotal intersection of digital assets and global mobility.Alex Recouso•Mar 2