The Madeiran President, Miguel Albuquerque, in collaboration with Prince Filip of Serbia, has formally unveiled plans for a Bitcoin-centric business hub to foster technological growth in the area.
The revelation was made earlier today at a discussion session on day two of the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023 gathering.
President Albuquerque emphasized that the hub’s intent is to drive technological and Bitcoin advancements, particularly emphasizing potential cooperative endeavors and alliances.
He went on to highlight the hub’s commitment to inclusivity, expressing eagerness for diverse input from numerous participants in the crypto industry.
The president further underscored Madeira’s intent to revamp its economic framework to support entities in the Bitcoin arena, encompassing tech firms, projects, and startups.
This forward-thinking approach embodies the region’s commitment to keeping pace with the rapidly changing world of digital currency.
Concurrently, Prince Filip conveyed his positive outlook on the region’s Bitcoin embrace, labeling it as a “technology of tomorrow.”
Before the revelations on the second day of Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023, Filip has consistently championed the cause of Bitcoin and enlightened legislators worldwide on the advantages of this digital asset.
Madeira Crypto-Policies Gears Up for MiCA Regulations
At the Bitcoin 2022 summit held in Miami, President Albuquerque dropped a major bombshell, unveiling Madeira’s ambitious vision to transition into a nation-state grounded in Bitcoin.
He resolutely expressed his confidence in Bitcoin’s trajectory and announced tax breaks for investors in the asset, exempting them from personal income levies.
Earlier in the year, a group of Bitcoin aficionados journeyed to Madeira, discussing their perspectives on its growth with President Albuquerque.
This monumental move toward embracing the asset was chronicled, highlighting Madeira’s unwavering endorsement of Bitcoin’s place in the international cryptocurrency sphere.
While Madeira’s cryptocurrency regulations concerning taxes and licensing are accommodating, they prioritize clear legal guidelines for all parties involved and actively address challenges such as misleading investment strategies and scams.
Yet, it’s still uncertain if Madeira’s connection to Europe may require more rigorous policies to oversee the cryptocurrency domain.
On October 5, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) unveiled a comprehensive 307-page consultation paper.
This regulatory dossier marks a significant step in the EU’s continued endeavors to bring order and clarity to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry.
The ESMA’s framework solicits views and responses from stakeholders on five pivotal elements of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).
These domains encompass the sustainability of blockchain technology, the disclosure of insider information, transparency protocols in trading, the technical specifications for white papers, and record maintenance for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
Post collating feedback from the involved parties and industry experts, the EU’s financial regulatory body plans to present its draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 30, 2024.
Meanwhile, Madeira’s approach to crypto regulations appears well-structured, offering definitive guidance for both investors and crypto-focused platforms, all the while ensuring preventive measures against deceitful practices across all market spheres.
