Bermuda is strongly pushing forward its crypto hub dream despite this year's colossal market downturn
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The Bermuda government is moving ahead with its ambitious dream to make Bermuda a crypto hub amidst the market downturn. The Bermuda government remains unaffected by the recent Terra crash in May.
Since 2017, this beautiful island territory, popular for its pristine pink beaches and lucrative taxation, has actively worked toward expanding its crypto sector, Jason Hayward, Bermuda's economy and labour minister, noted.
While speaking to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Hayward added that the economy's and local regulators' experiences in dealing with foreign businesses is the key factor that will help grow Bermuda as a crypto hub. He stated optimistically that he was confident that the crash did not hamper Bermuda’s ability to become a crypto hub.
“We are aware of the recent devaluation in the price of cryptocurrencies and remain confident that it does not threaten the island’s ability to become a crypto hub.†He added, “This industry downturn is likely to advance our goal and positively impact our long-term growth and role in this sector.â€
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has granted 14 licences for crypto firms to operate out of British island territory. Four of these licences have been approved in 2022, as told by the chief executive of the BMA, Crag Swan.