Colombia to Cut Taxes for Crypto Firms to Create Jobs

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Colombia may become the next jurisdiction to create a favorable business climate for companies in the crypto and blockchain space. In an opening speech at an annual information and communication tech congress, the country’s new president, Ivan Duque, revealed his administration’s commitment to cutting down rent taxes for crypto startups for a period of up to five years. The main motivation behind the proposal is to stimulate the creation of new jobs in the industry.

According to a report by the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, the president also declared his support for exploring the implementation of blockchain technologies in order to improve key sectors such as security, health and also curb corruption by tracking the use of public funds. “If we want to overcome corruption, technology can be instrumental. The government must start by setting an example. We take it seriously, we want a modern Colombia,” Duque stated.

The president’s remarks come just weeks after Ivan Duque took office as a head of state of the South American country. He is an acknowledged financial expert in Colombia, also known as a technology enthusiast. Representatives of the local crypto community have expressed optimism as Duque’s administration is replacing a government that was not really crypto friendly.

Source: News.Bitcoin.com

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