... the U.S., clear regulations for the industry are also being established in other regions. In Europe, MiCA regulation provisions have come into effect, applicable across the European Union, which introduce transparent requirements for crypto assets and licensing for companies. This opens up new opportunities for legally operating crypto businesses in the European market. In Asia, several countries, including Hong Kong and Singapore, are competing for the status of regional crypto hub by introducing ...

... 1990s and sets preferential tax rates for export-oriented hi-tech companies. The UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) attracts startups with the absence of profit tax and the establishment of free economic zones for IT businesses (100% foreign ownership, simplified licensing). China provides tax holidays and subsidies for high-tech startups in technology clusters (Shenzhen, Hangzhou), although the overall legal environment in China is complicated by government control and localization requirements. In addition to ...

... be updated data on its crypto asset strategy: it is possible that the company has increased its Bitcoin reserves or refinanced loans against them. Investors will also assess the profitability of the core business, excluding cryptocurrency—software licensing and cloud subscription metrics. If MicroStrategy reports an expansion of its client base in the software segment while simultaneously benefiting from the revaluation of Bitcoin assets, its shares (known for their volatility along with the crypto ...

... a detailed check of the startup. The investor (and/or invited experts) studies all aspects of the business: financial indicators (accounting, debts, expense structure), legal documents (legal status of the company, charter, availability of necessary licenses, intellectual property), market and competitors, technical condition of the product, team. The goal is to make sure that the declared information is true and to identify possible risks. In practice, due diligence can last from several weeks to ...