2026-01-08 16:29:33

Global regulation of digital assets is becoming increasingly strict, but some countries are going against the trend. The UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, El Salvador, and others are no longer just simple destination choices; they are evolving into legal fortresses in the battle for talent in the crypto industry.

These countries have successfully attracted a large number of Web3 projects and developers by implementing zero tax or extremely low tax policies, combined with relatively friendly regulatory frameworks. In the current era of global competition, those who can offer a better policy environment will win the most scarce resources in the crypto ecosystem—talent and capital. This not only changes the choices of individuals and institutions but also reshapes the geographical landscape of the global crypto industry.

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LayerZeroEnjoyer

· 4h ago

Fuck, this is a classic case of policy arbitrage. The zero-tax approach is indeed ruthless, but to be honest, there aren't many projects that can truly survive; most are just here to harvest the newbies...

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SigmaValidator

· 17h ago

Really, now it's all about who can play their policy cards better. My friend in the UAE is already planning to move there—who can resist zero taxes? Talent and capital are flowing to these places, and countries that react slowly will truly fall behind. Western regulations are so strict, they deserve to be swept away. Singapore remains the most stable, and Switzerland has strong compliance... but the UAE move is indeed aggressive. Salvador is a bit of a gamble, but the boldest projects have already gone there.

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LeverageAddict

· 01-08 16:59

Wow, now every country is really getting competitive. The zero tax approach is truly unbeatable. No wonder the big players are moving to these places...

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BottomMisser

· 01-08 16:58

It's already 2024, and we're still talking about tax havens? It should have been moved to Dubai long ago. Staying in the hometown to pay taxes is really a dead end.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-08 16:58

To be honest, this wave of policy arbitrage is really aggressive. The zero tax rate is pushed to the maximum, no wonder talent is flocking there. However, it seems that places like Dubai are now just a "cryptocurrency tax haven," and it's hard to say how long it will stay popular...

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