"Puertopia" meaning in English

See Puertopia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Puerto Rico + utopia. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Puerto Rico|utopia}} Blend of Puerto Rico + utopia Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Puertopia
  1. (cryptocurrencies slang) Puerto Rico as a cryptocurrency tax haven. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency, Taxation Categories (place): Puerto Rico
    Sense id: en-Puertopia-en-name-qqwojZ-E Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, finance

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