The Rise of EU Resistance: How Sovereignty Challenges the Digital Euro Project
Discover why EU countries are resisting the digital euro, how sovereignty challenges CBDC adoption, and what this means for entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and advocates of financial freedom The European Central Bank (ECB) has long promoted the digital euro as a modern solution to declining cash use and rising competition from U.S. payment giants and stablecoins. […]
Tax, Residency and Crypto ETNs: Optimizing Your International Setup After the UK Reopens Markets
Clear, actionable guidance on tax, residency, and cross-border reporting after the UK reopens crypto ETN markets. Learn how digital nomads and international entrepreneurs can optimize structure, minimize surprise taxes, and stay compliant. The UK crypto ETN tax residency landscape has changed significantly now that the UK has reopened markets to cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes. For libertarians, […]
Stablecoins for Digital Nomads: Convenience, Costs, and Hidden Centralization Risks
Practical guide for digital nomads and expatriates on the best stablecoins for expatriates, covering convenience, fees, custody, censorship risk, and a short checklist for safe use. Why stablecoins matter for expatriates Some predict that all currencies will be stablecoins in the next five to ten years. Stablecoins offer predictable value, fast settlement, and programmable payments […]
FBAR Rules for Offshore Crypto Accounts
Learn the essential FBAR rules for reporting offshore crypto accounts, including thresholds, penalties, and filing steps to ensure compliance.
EU Wants Cryptocurrency Without Privacy
The new guidance out of MiCA is the EU wants cryptocurrency without privacy, which is a total oxymoron and wildly hypocritical. May 5, 2025 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Cryptocurrencies were supposed to be an alternative currency to fiat. There were supposed to be multiple competing currencies. In theory, their value would be determined […]
Privacy is a Process, Not a Product
Having technological tools to protect your privacy is recommended, but equally important is understanding that privacy is a process, not a product. March 31, 2025 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP I love the pithy accuracy of this statement I read recently: “Privacy is a process, not a product”. I think the same could be […]
Modernization is not in the Government’s Best Interests
Modernization is not in the government’s best interests because that will lead to less funding, more transparency, and less control. March 10, 2025 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It’s crazy to think that the US could be such a hub for innovation, have the Silicon Valley where technology is moving at the speed of […]
Bitcoin has Become Political
Bitcoin has become political, which means we all need to be careful of the regulatory sharks in the crypto waters. October 21, 2024 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP It’s strange how everything now comes with this mandate to either be a left wing phenomenon or a right wing one. Nothing seems to be able […]
The Global Search for Alternatives to Fiat Currency
The general economic direction of major developed countries has everyone in search for alternatives to fiat currency. August 26, 2024 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Money-printing, or inflation, is a persistent allure for politicians. There was a great write-up of the great temptation of inflation for politicians and governments around the world. It’s like […]
Chevron Overturned Part 2: Regulatory Agencies Lose “Agility”
Proponents of the Chevron Doctrine fear the regulatory agencies’ loss of “agility”, but we all know that’s code for loss of power. July 8, 2024 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Last week we addressed the overturning of the Chevron Doctrine. This doctrine deferred to the regulatory agencies to interpret the rules if and when […]
