Bitcoin for Millennials

How To Take Your Bitcoin And Live ANYWHERE | Katie The Russian | BFM137

Mar 24, 2025
Katie Ananina, founder and CEO of Plan B Passport, is a pioneer in Bitcoin-focused citizenship services. She discusses the importance of diversifying citizenship and assets for financial freedom. Katie highlights how passport strength affects travel and banking opportunities while addressing the complexities of international regulations. She shares insights on the evolving trends in citizenship investment programs and how Bitcoin enthusiasts can leverage global mobility, particularly in hotspot locations like El Salvador and Portugal.
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INSIGHT

Flag Theory and Bitcoin

  • Flag theory helps limit your reliance on any single state by diversifying citizenships, residencies, and assets like Bitcoin.
  • Katie Ananina, founder of Plan B Passport, discovered this concept after realizing immigrants sometimes have more rights than citizens.
ANECDOTE

Passport Limitations

  • Katie's experience as a competitive sailor on the Russian national team highlighted the limitations of her passport.
  • She faced visa denials and lengthy application processes, emphasizing the impact of "weak" passports.
INSIGHT

Passport Strength

  • Passport "strength" is measured by visa-free travel access, but other factors like banking regulations also play a role.
  • Americans face difficulties opening foreign bank accounts due to FATCA, while Canadians have more options.
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