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
Guide to Greece Golden Visa Program in 2025Greece's residency-by-investment program offers one of Europe's last accessible pathways to EU residency through real estate investment. The program underwent significant restructuring in 2024, introducing a three-tier system that balances investor accessibilitySofia Meier•Feb 26•Residency by Investment
Vanuatu CBI Approved Projects in 2025Vanuatu's Citizenship by Investment program offers high net worth individuals three distinct pathways to obtain citizenship, with specific government-approved projects forming the cornerstone of the Real Estate Option.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
St. Lucia CBI Approved Projects 2025St. Lucia's Citizenship by Investment program stands at a critical juncture in July 2025, with only one active real estate project remaining from what was once a diverse portfolio of investment opportunities.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
Turkey CBI Approved Projects 2025Turkey's citizenship by investment program has emerged as one of the world's most accessible pathways to a second passport, with real estate investment starting at just $400,000. As of July 2025, the program has granted citizenship to over 35,000 foreign nationals since its inceptionSofia Meier•Feb 26
Dominica CBI Approved Projects 2025Dominica's Citizenship by Investment program offers nine government-approved real estate projects alongside its Economic Diversification Fund option, with minimum investments starting at $200,000 as of July 2025.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
Jordan CBI approved projects 2025Jordan fundamentally restructured its citizenship by investment program on July 2, 2025, eliminating all passive investment options and introducing eight new pathways that require active business involvement and job creation.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
Egypt CBI approved projects 2025Unlike traditional CBI jurisdictions that maintain curated lists of pre-approved projects, Egypt has adopted an open-market model that allows investors to choose from any qualifying property or investment opportunity throughout the country.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
Austria CBI approved projects 2025Austria maintains one of Europe's most exclusive pathways to citizenship through investment, operating under a highly discretionary provision that grants citizenship for "extraordinary merit" rather than through a formal citizenship by investment program.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
Guide to France's Citizenship by Exception Program in 2025The 2021 decision to grant Durov French citizenship through the rare "étranger émérite" procedure—despite his minimal connections to France and no disclosed contributions—exemplifies how European nations balance attracting global talent with maintaining immigration controls.Sofia Meier•Feb 26•Citizenship by exception
Guide to Austria Citizenship by Exception in 2025Austria's citizenship by exception pathway represents one of Europe's most exclusive routes to acquiring a second passport.Sofia Meier•Feb 26•Citizenship by exception
Guide to Samoa Citizenship by Investment in 2025The Independent State of Samoa's citizenship by investment program represents one of the Pacific region's most ambitious yet underutilized pathways to alternative citizenship.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Approved Projects 2025The St. Kitts and Nevis CBI program maintains four primary investment routes as of July 2025, each designed to meet different investor preferences and financial objectives.Sofia Meier•Feb 26
