On Oct. 16, 2019, Bermuda Premier the Hon. E. David Burt JP, MP announced that Bermuda has committed to accept, for payment of government taxes, fees, and services, 1:1 U.S.-dollar-backed digital currencies of entities licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) under the 2018 Digital Asset Business Act (DABA), becoming the first nation to do so. Known for its established skill in regulating financial services, particularly in the insurance and re-insurance markets, Bermuda has in recent years sought to exploit its market experience by creating a regulatory framework around digital assets.
