The Montenegrin authorities granted the Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin citizenship. This was reported by the local publication RTCG citing the Ministry of Finance and Social Welfare.
Journalists noted that the entrepreneur received citizenship at the initiative of Montenegrin Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić and Finance Minister Milojko Spajić. The officials also published a photo showing Buterin posing with his new passport alongside Spajić.
The ministry expressed hope that the Ethereum founder, as the best-known figure in the industry, will contribute to promoting Montenegro and will help develop the sector in the country. Officials also emphasised that they regularly invite various experts in the field of digital assets:
“Cooperation with them is of particular importance for the development of Montenegro’s economy, attracting investments and creating high-paying jobs.”
The ministry noted that the government is working on creating a legal framework for the use of blockchain technologies.
Earlier, Vitalik Buterin donated 1,500 ETH in support of Ukraine and stated that the real purpose of cryptocurrencies is to benefit people. In his view, the Ethereum network could become a platform for socio-political experiments and counter authoritarian governments.
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