Wed. AM-PM Seeds of Wisdom Crypto Update(s) 7-9-25

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5 Countries Where Crypto Is (Surprisingly) Tax-Free in 2025

As governments tighten their grip on digital assets, a handful of nations are charting a radically different course—offering legal, zero-tax treatment for crypto. From offshore havens to EU surprises, here are five countries where cryptocurrency remains tax-free in 2025, making them attractive destinations for investors, traders, and crypto entrepreneurs.

1. Cayman Islands: No Tax, Full Compliance

• Tax Status: No income tax, no capital gains tax, no corporate tax — and yes, that includes crypto.
• Who Benefits: Traders, DeFi treasuries, offshore crypto funds.
• Regulatory Framework: The updated Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act is fully operational as of April 2025, providing legal clarity for exchanges, custodians, and platforms.

Why it matters: With a stable, USD-pegged currency, English common-law protections, and a pro-investor business climate, the Cayman Islands remain the world’s most complete crypto tax haven.

2. United Arab Emirates: Tax-Free Across All Emirates

• Tax Status: Zero tax on crypto trading, staking, mining, or sales — across all seven emirates.
• Regulators:
  • Dubai’s VARA (Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority)
  • Dubai Financial Services Authority (DIFC)
  • Abu Dhabi Global Market (FSRA)

Why it matters: The UAE is more than a tax shelter — it’s a global regulatory hub for crypto innovation. With world-class infrastructure and business-friendly visa regimes, it’s fast becoming the go-to destination for crypto founders and high-net-worth individuals.

3. El Salvador: Bitcoin Legal Tender and Tax-Free

• Tax Status: No capital gains or income tax on Bitcoin transactions.
• Adoption: Bitcoin is legal tender; widely used with Lightning wallets like Chivo.
• Future Plans: Bitcoin City — a zero-tax, geothermal-powered city for crypto miners, investors, and startups.

Why it matters: El Salvador remains a bold global experiment, proving that state-backed crypto adoption and tax exemption can go hand-in-hand — at least for now.

4. Germany: Long-Term Holders Rejoice

• Tax Status: Hold crypto for 12+ months and pay zero tax on sales or swaps.
• Additional Benefit: Annual short-term gains under €1,000 are also tax-free.

Why it matters: As an EU powerhouse, Germany’s progressive stance is unexpected. It rewards hodlers with tax exemption and allows local EU-based investors to enjoy legal relief without going offshore.

5. Portugal: Europe’s Sun-Soaked Tax Haven

• Tax Status: Long-term capital gains on crypto (held over 1 year) are tax-exempt.
• NHR Program (before March 31, 2025 cutoff): Offers 20% flat tax on domestic income and exemption for foreign-source crypto income.

Caveats:

• Short-term gains (<1 year) taxed at 28%
• Staking and professional activity also taxed

Why it matters: Despite tightening rules, Portugal remains one of the few EU nations offering meaningful tax benefits to long-term crypto investors, retirees, and remote workers.

Where Is Crypto Tax-Free in 2025?

These five countries—Cayman Islands, UAE, El Salvador, Germany, and Portugal—are not just regulatory outliers. They are actively shaping the future of global crypto policy by creating pro-growth, pro-innovation tax environments for digital assets.

• Zero tax: Cayman, UAE, El Salvador
• Long-term exemption: Germany, Portugal

Yet, proceed with caution:

• Residency or relocation is often required.
• Regulatory frameworks vary.
• Tax status can change rapidly based on political or IMF pressures.

“In a tightening global regulatory climate, these five nations offer rare crypto tax relief — but it may not last forever.”

Planning to relocate for crypto tax advantages?

Consult a local tax advisor, monitor regulatory shifts, and ensure legal compliance. Because in 2025, tax freedom in crypto still exists — just not everywhere.

@ Newshounds News™

Source: Cointelegraph

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Ripple Picks BNY Mellon to Back RLUSD Stablecoin Amid $500M Surge

Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, just got a major boost — with Wall Street’s oldest bank, BNY Mellon, now serving as the official custodian of its reserves. This move signals growing institutional confidence in Ripple’s crypto-fintech strategy and places RLUSD in the center of what some are calling “Stablecoin Summer.”

BNY Mellon Now Custodies RLUSD Reserves

In a landmark development, BNY Mellon — the oldest bank in the United States — will act as primary custodian for RLUSD’s reserves.

“As primary custodian, we are thrilled to support the growth and adoption of RLUSD by facilitating the seamless movement of reserve assets and cash to support conversions,”
— Emily Portney, Global Head of Asset Servicing, BNY Mellon

This partnership marks a major trust upgrade for Ripple’s stablecoin, aligning it with one of the most trusted institutions in global finance.

RLUSD Market Cap Surges Past $500 Million

Launched in December 2024, RLUSD has already crossed the $500 million mark in just seven months — an impressive feat in a fast-evolving market.

• RLUSD is fully backed 1:1 by cash and U.S. Treasuries, offering transparency and security.
• Built to complement Ripple’s payments network and XRP token, RLUSD is already seeing early adoption in institutional and cross-border use cases.

Ripple Eyes National Banking Charter and Fed Access

Ripple isn’t stopping at a stablecoin. The company has officially:

• Applied for a U.S. national banking charter
• Requested a Federal Reserve master account

These steps would allow Ripple to hold reserves directly with the Fed, effectively integrating crypto into the traditional banking system. It’s a bold move — and a strong signal that Ripple is serious about long-term regulatory alignment.

AMINA Bank Brings RLUSD to Global Institutions

Adding to RLUSD’s institutional push, Swiss-based AMINA Bank — a licensed, FINMA-regulated institution — has announced:

• Custody and trading support for RLUSD
• Availability on mobile and desktop platforms
• Infrastructure built for institutional-grade reliability

This gives RLUSD global banking credibility and expands its reach into European and international markets.

The Bigger Picture: “Stablecoin Summer” in Full Swing

Ripple’s move comes amid a wave of pro-stablecoin momentum in the U.S.:

• The T------------------n is relaxing crypto restrictions
• Congress is advancing stablecoin legislation
• Tech giants like Amazon, Uber, Apple, Walmart, and Airbnb are exploring stablecoin use cases

This institutional wave is what analysts are calling Stablecoin Summer — and RLUSD is now right in the middle of it.

What’s Next for RLUSD?

With BNY Mellon backing reserves and global custody support from AMINA, Ripple is positioning RLUSD as a top-tier stablecoin contender.

Next milestone? $1 billion market cap may be closer than expected.

@ Newshounds News™

Source: Coinpedia

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Source: Dinar Recaps

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No BRICS Currency Planned, Says Group’s Envoy

Despite ongoing de-dollarization efforts, the BRICS alliance has no plans to launch a new joint currency, according to Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega. The statement follows the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7, 2025), where the focus shifted to trade in local currencies rather than creating a shared alternative to the U.S. dollar.

No BRICS Currency — Only Local Settlement Initiatives

“To speak of a BRICS currency… that is something that does not exist,”
— Kenneth da Nobrega, Brazilian Ambassador to India

Contrary to previous speculation, no BRICS-wide digital or fiat currency was discussed at the recent summit. Instead, BRICS members — which now include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and several newer entrants — are choosing a pragmatic approach: encouraging trade settlements in local currencies.

This move will be conducted on a “voluntary basis”, with the aim of reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in cross-border trade. Nobrega emphasized this strategy is not a direct attack on the dollar, but rather an expansion of available trade options.

Local Currency Use Gains Momentum

“What we are envisaging is stimulating businesses of BRICS countries to adopt local currencies as an option for conducting trade,” Nobrega explained. “This will be on a voluntary basis… just one more option, not a move against the dollar.”

The statement aligns with earlier remarks from Russia, which reported that 90% of its BRICS trade is already settled in local currencies.

This signals a growing trend across the bloc: de-dollarization by decentralization — empowering nations to transact in their own currencies rather than developing a complex and potentially controversial joint currency.

Why No BRICS Currency Yet?

According to the Ambassador, creating a BRICS currency is simply not feasible at this stage:

• A new tender would require a robust legal and financial framework
• The proposed currency would need global acceptance and forex credibility
• Building such trust would take years of coordinated effort — something the bloc is not prepared to undertake now

For now, the strategic focus is on building mechanisms for local currency usage, which are easier to implement and less politically sensitive.

BRICS Pushes for a Multipolar Financial System — Without a Single Currency

While a joint BRICS currency isn’t on the table, the broader mission remains: reshape the global financial order into a more multipolar and inclusive system.

• The Rio summit saw member nations calling for fairer global trade practices
• The emphasis was placed on sovereign monetary policies and regional payment infrastructure
• Moves like the expansion of the BRICS New Development Bank are reinforcing financial independence

Conclusion: No New Currency — But De-Dollarization Marches On

While some anticipated a BRICS currency rollout to rival the U.S. dollar, the alliance has made clear its current path: voluntary trade in local currencies, not a shared tender.

This shift offers flexibility, respects member sovereignty, and lowers the risk of geopolitical backlash — all while chipping away at dollar dominance through incremental, cooperative de-dollarization.

@ Newshounds News™

Source: Watcher.Guru   

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Source: Dinar Recaps

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