Tokenize Armenia - Revolutionizing Corporate Ownership to Attract Global Capital

By Nick Spanos, Founder of the Bitcoin Center - The World’s First Live Cryptocurrency Exchange, 100 Feet from the New York Stock Exchange in 2013

Ladies and Gentlemen of Armenia’s Parliament and Business Leaders,

As the founder of the Bitcoin Center NYC in 2013 - the pioneering hub that ignited Wall Street’s crypto revolution - I’ve helped shape blockchain ecosystems worldwide. From advising on U.S. policies that inspired Wyoming’s tokenized shares, advocating for crypto adoption in countries like UAE, Croatia, France Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and the Balkans, I’ve driven billions in investments. Now, I pitch: Amend your 2025 Crypto-Assets Law to enable share tokenization. I’ll bring international players to your doorstep, transforming Armenia into Eurasia’s premier blockchain hub.

The Opportunity: Unlock Billions in Global Investment

• Global Trading of Armenian Stocks: Amend to allow joint-stock companies (JSCs) to issue shares as blockchain tokens. This lets people and markets worldwide trade Armenian corporate stock seamlessly - 24/7 liquidity on platforms like Ethereum, attracting EU, U.S., Russian, and Middle Eastern investors without borders.
• Tokenize Real-World Assets (RWAs): Using Armenian corporations as vehicles, tokenize RWAs like real estate, art, or commodities. Secure, fractional ownership draws foreign capital - think Swiss vaults moving to Yerevan for cost-effective, compliant tokenization.
• Become a Foreign Ownership Hub: With tokenized shares, Armenia becomes a gateway for international holdings. Low taxes and strategic location position you as Eurasia’s Wyoming - a safe haven for global assets, pulling in $10B+ FDI like Wyoming did post-2019.

Business Case: Economic Boom Through Innovation

• Attract International Players: I’ve connected ecosystems in the U.S., Armenia, and beyond. With this amendment, I’ll introduce firms like tZERO or Binance affiliates to incorporate here, creating 50,000+ fintech jobs and 5% annual GDP growth.
• Nevis-Like Foundations for Unmatched Protection: Introduce “Armenian Foundations” modeled on Nevis or Cook Islands entities - impenetrable to foreign lawsuits unless harm occurs in Armenia. Tokenize these for asset protection; Switzerland’s ultra-wealthy will flock, as piercing veils becomes impossible, funneling “Swiss traffic” to you.
• Competitive Edge in Eurasia: Kazakhstan and Georgia lag on tokenization. Armenia leads: Fractional shares for startups raise millions globally; DAOs thrive; remittances turn into investments via diaspora in Silicon Valley.

The Amendment: Simple, Secure, Transformative

• Key Provisions: Define “share tokens” as utility tokens for JSC ownership; require dual signatures for issuance; link to auditable registries; exempt internal tokens from securities rules if private.
• Implementation: Effective January 2026; Central Bank guidelines in three months. Align with EU’s MiCA for cross-border trust.

Why Now? My Commitment to Bring Business

With my track record - launching NYC’s Bitcoin epicenter, aiding Armenia’s 2018 voting tech, and global advocacy - I can deliver. Partner with me: I’ll host investor summits, connect VCs, and drive incorporations. Armenia gains reputation as a tokenized asset powerhouse.

Act now - amend and prosper.

Nick Spanos

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