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A Bitcoin-oriented startup has announced the launch of a fund that allows Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holders to acquire Portuguese citizenship. What Happened: The so-called “Unbound Fund” introduced by entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate Alessandro Palombo, offers a unique proposition:...

Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned soccer player, has invested in the Portuguese porcelain manufacturer Vista Alegre Atlantis SGPS. This marks another strategic move by Ronaldo to diversify his investment portfolio. What Happened: Ronaldo has agreed to purchase a 10% stake in Vista Alegre Atlantis...

One couple realized they were never going to be able to afford retirement in the U.S., so they moved to Europe where they can live off social security with plenty of money left over. What To Know: “Ann,” who requested a pseudonym from Business Insider for privacy reasons, had spent...

In an unprecedented move that bridges the gap between digital currency and real estate, a property in Portugal has been listed for sale in Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), marking a world-first in the housing market. The unique initiative, facilitated by Dogecoin developer Paulo Vidal in collaboration...

The 21st century is famously known for the rise of smartphones, social media, GPS navigation, drones and many other things including blockchain and cryptocurrency, two names that have also seen rapid growth.  Blockchain provides a method to secure and distribute knowledge, data ...

Retiring early and buying a dream home in Portugal — a country known for its warm climate, stunning coastline, and rich history and culture — can be a great way to start the next chapter of your life.  In 2015, Alex Trias, a retired attorney who lived near Washington...

Spanish authorities, in collaboration with several other countries, arrested the CEO, sales executive and marketing director of cryptocurrency platform Bitzlato for their alleged involvement in money laundering. What Happened: A total of six people were apprehended, all of whom were...

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a name known worldwide thanks to playing for some of the most popular and televised soccer teams. He has played for Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU), Real Madrid and Juventus Football Club SpA (OTC: JVTSF) Ronaldo was ...

The Portuguese Parliament has voted against two separate bills that sought to tax cryptocurrencies in the country. What Happened: According to the country’s local media, the two proposals were presented in the parliament by two left-wing minority political parties — Livre and Bloco....

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a name known worldwide thanks to playing for some of the most popular and televised soccer teams. He has played for Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU), Real Madrid and Juventus Football Club SpA (OTC: JVTSF). Ronaldo was recognized as a soccer star beginning at...

The Euro 2020 is set to begin June 11 with the Group Stage and run through July 11. The games will be aired on ESPN and EPSN+, both units of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). Ahead of the quadrennial soccer tournament featuring the top teams in Europe, Benzinga is providing group betting...

Cryptocurrency investors with Dogecoin (DOGE) to spare can now spend some of their Shiba Inu-themed coins to purchase luxury condos in Portugal, according to reports. What Happened: Over the counter or OTC liquidity provider FNTX Capital Suisse has partnered with 355 Developments, a Portugal-based...

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY) has expanded its outdoor medical cannabis growing capacity by adding 20 additional hectares to its Alentejo, Portugal campus. The additional land aims to expand the cultivation site, which already has 6,500 square meters of outdoor growing space, in addition to five...

The Global X FTSE Portugal 20 ETF (NYSE: PGAL), the lone exchange-traded fund dedicated to Portuguese stocks, is down four percent year-to-date. While that performance puts PGAL ahead of some well-known broad eurozone ETFs, the Portugal ETF could be doing better. Struggling Financials Weighing On...

On a year-to-date basis, the Global X MSCI Greece ETF (Global X Funds (NYSE: GREK)) is the only single-country exchange-traded fund tracking a PIIGS economy that is trending upward. Then again, none of those ETFs have been nearly has bad as the iShares MSCI Italy Index (ETF) (NYSE: EWI). The...