South Korea Proposes Freezing Crypto Accounts of “Suspected” Manipulators
South Korea proposes freezing crypto accounts on suspicion alone. One critic calls it “political intent,” not real policy.
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Author: Ahmad Abbas
The Soviet Loophole That Gave 7,000 Russians New Citizenship
A forgotten relic of Soviet governance created a loophole that Russians utilized once the CBI world closed its doors to them.
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Greek Golden Visa Wait Time Hits 14-Month Low as Officials Chip Away at Backlog
Backlog fell over 4% between October and November as Greece completes 88% of 2023 applications and half of 2024’s submissions.
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“The Demand is Unstoppable”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
“The demand is unstoppable, it just grows,” says Volek. “But on the supply side there’s a definite tightening.”
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29 Countries That Don’t Tax Foreign Income in 2026
Live in Panama, earn in Europe, pay zero tax. These 29 countries only tax local income. Your complete territorial tax guide.
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Red Flags: How to Spot CBI Scams Before It’s Too Late
Investment migration, sadly, has its fair share of scams, which could lead to loss of money, or worse. Here is how to spot some of them.
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Over 30 Million Americans May Qualify for a Second Citizenship
EU citizenship sits unclaimed by millions of Americans. Mexican nationality goes unformalized by millions more.
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What is the World’s Best Citizenship Combo?
Here’s a question that sounds simple until you really try answering it: What’s the world’s best citizenship combo?
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“This Industry Doesn’t Need More Noise”: 10 On The Weekend with Enis Sljivo
I respect those “who focus on frameworks, governance, and sustainability rather than quick wins. This industry doesn’t need more noise. It needs responsibility.”
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IMI Private Briefing Q4 2025 Out Now: Confidential IM Industry Intel
The confidential industry intel we can’t yet make available to the public.
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Italy Golden Visa Applications Double in Two Years
Italy’s investor visa applications doubled in the past two years, and one CEO believes that 1,000 applications annually is a real possibility.
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“The Market Has Become More Crowded”: 10 On The Weekend with Ali Bayat
“The market has become more crowded, with new advisors, intermediaries, and programs emerging, which has raised both competition and the importance of credibility.”
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Canada Suspends Start-Up Visa, Hints at New Replacement in 2026
Canada suspends Start-Up Visa, officially closing at year’s end, suggests new pilot program to take its place in 2026.
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“The Industry Has Had a Good Run”: Investment Migration People in the News This Week
The industry, as we know it, has had a good run. Now it needs to grow up.
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Antigua and Dominica PMs Respond to US Travel Ban
Antigua PM calls US travel ban an error, says program presents no risk whatsoever to security. Dominica seeks urgent clarity.
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Portugal’s Constitutional Court Strikes Down Four Nationality Law Provisions
Portugal’s Constitutional Court strikes down four nationality law provisions while upholding ten-year citizenship timeline.
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Confirmed: Norway Quietly Denying Entry to CBI Passport Holders
Five confirmed cases of CBI passport holders have been denied entry into the country because their “investment passports” are “not valid” in the eyes of Norway.
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Russia Scraps Golden Visa Stay Requirement
The Russian Golden Visa now has zero physical residency requirement as the government unobtrusively amends the law.
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“Escape the US”: 10 On The Weekend with Dan Merriam
“The uncertainty and disruption currently facing the investment migration industry” are concerning.
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Panama Govt Promise Low-Presence Path to Citizenship for Investors
“We want to emulate Portugal,” says Panama vice minister promoting investor visa offering simplified route to citizenship.
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