Bitcoin Magazine Podcast Can Bitcoin Buy You Residency in Italy?
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Dec 4, 2025 Alessandro Palumbo, CEO of Citizenship and former Italian lawyer, discusses the revolutionary Bitcoin Dolce Visa, an Italian investor visa allowing residency through a €250,000 Bitcoin investment. He shares his journey into global mobility and the importance of digital sovereignty. Alessandro explains how this visa offers flexibility with no minimum stay, working swiftly in as little as 12 weeks. He highlights the appeal of Italy’s booming economy, tax benefits, and contrasts it with Portugal's programs, while also detailing the innovative payment options involving Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin As A Tool For Freedom
- Alessandro views Bitcoin and global mobility as tools to increase individual freedom and reduce dependence on old state systems.
- He believes citizenship models are outdated and technology can enable better governance and personal sovereignty.
Leaving Law For Impact
- Alessandro left a traditional legal career because he felt Italy's system blocked meritocratic progress and personal impact.
- That motivated him to build startups aiming to change borders and migration systems.
Why Singapore For HQ
- Alessandro picked Singapore as Citizenship's base for business efficiency, common-law benefits, and VC friendliness.
- He treats Singapore as a zero-to-one example for nation-building and startup ecosystems.
