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Thai Authorities Arrest Portuguese National Linked to $580M Cryptocurrency Fraud
4.10.2025
Thailand authorities arrested a Portuguese national on Oct. 2, 2025, who is accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud scheme that stole more than $586 million. Arrest Follows Journalist’s Tip A Portuguese national accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency and credit card fraud...
How Crypto Is Making It Easy for Investors to Get Visas to Portugal
5.3.2025
Portugal has turned itself into a hub for ultra high net worth individuals looking to establish residency outside their home countries, and a new crypto product makes doing that simpler than ever
Gotbit Founder Aleksei Andriunin Extradied to U.S. on Fraud Charges
26.2.2025
The 26-year-old Russian national had been living in Portugal
New Fund Links Crypto Investment to Portuguese Residency
11.2.2025
Investors can choose between a minimum investment of €100,000 for non-residency or €500,000 if they aim to gain residency through Portugal’s Golden Visa program
Ripple Expands in Europe—Its Payments Solution Hits Portugal for the First Time
11.2.2025
Ripple expands in Europe, bringing instant, low-cost blockchain payments to Portugal and revolutionizing transfers on the Portugal-Brazil corridor. Ripple’s European Footprint Grows—First Ever Launch of Its Payments Solution in Portugal Ripple announced a partnership with Unicâmbio, a Portuguese...
XRP in Focus as Ripple Targets Portugal’s Crypto Ecosystem in Latest Partnership
10.2.2025
Ripple payments use the XRP Ledger, where users can send and receive different currencies, including fiat money and crypto assets, through a network of financial institutions using the XRP token
Ripple Expands to Portugal with Unicâmbio Partnership
10.2.2025
Ripple, a global payment network that is well-known for its cross-border payments, recently announced its strategic partnership with…
EU Countries Struggle to Implement MiCA as Deadline for Crypto Regulatory Revamp Looms
10.12.2024
EU member states that have yet to adapt local law to implement MiCA by year's end include Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Luxembourg and Romania, according to a document shared with CoinDesk
Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments
Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship
24.7.2024
A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin
Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship
24.7.2024
A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin
Unbound Fund Offers a New Path to EU Citizenship With Bitcoin Investment
24.7.2024
Unbound Fund has announced a new opportunity for individuals to acquire Portuguese/EU citizenship by indirectly holding bitcoin worth about $542,000 (€500,000). The fund is said to be the first of its kind to be eligible for the Golden Visa, providing exposure to bitcoin. Unbound Fund’s features...
CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages
16.7.2024
A music-focused radio FM which allows songs to act as a transport vessel for hidden messages has emerged from EthBerlin 2024 as the award winner for the Best Social Impact
Portugal Temporarily Bans Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection for 90 Days
26.3.2024
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal has taken decisive action by issuing a statement temporarily restricting Worldcoin's biometric data collection through its Orb devices within the country.
The post Portugal Temporarily Bans Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection for...
Common Wealth Announces the Launch of the World’s First Free VC Fund
9.2.2024
  9 February 2024 [Lisbon, Portugal]: Common Wealth, the powerful, all-in-one platform for early-stage Web3 investments, today announces the launch of a world-first initiative: a Free “earn-to-own” VC Fund. This launch represents a completely novel fusion of community-driven Web3...
Web3 should draw newcomers, not be a ‘money grab from brands’ — Tech CEO
17.11.2023
Using Web3 and NFTs to create another slate of millionaires isn’t a good use of the technology, says EndeavourXR CEO Amy Peck
Is It Too Late to Buy Near Protocol? NEAR Price Skyrockets 37% as Emerging Telegram Crypto Casino Raises $1.6 Million
2.11.2023
Near Protocol has exploded as social media posts tease an upcoming announcement, sending NEAR price on a +37% skyrocket – is it too late to buy Near protocol. A fresh cryptic tweet on the Near Protocol X account has teased markets with an impending announcement at NEARCON23 (set for November...
Bank of Portugal’s Chief Pushes For Global Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know
3.10.2023
The governor of Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno has called for international cooperation towards a global framework for crypto regulation.
According to him, national efforts alone cannot protect investors due to the nature of digital assets as it can lead to regulatory arbitrage creating...
Head of Portugal central bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation
3.10.2023
Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts