Crypto Millionaire Promises $100/Month to Nevis Residents Amid $50 Million Libertarian Project Debate

- Olivier Janssens offers Nevis residents $100 monthly to back his "Destiny" project. - The $50 million plan pledges jobs and profit-sharing but faces accusations of bribery and ethical concerns. Belgian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Olivier Janssens has proposed an ambitious "Destiny" development project, offering to pay every resident of Nevis $100 per month to gain governmental approval. On March 13, 2026, Cointelegraph reported that Janssens' vision is to create a libertarian, tech-forward community spanning approximately 2,400 acres on the Caribbean island. The report also noted that Janssens raised his initial offer to gain public and governmental backing; in November 2025, he offered 30 East Caribbean dollars ($11) but increased the amount to $100 monthly. His plan operates under the St. Kitts and Nevis’ Special Sustainability Zones framework, which was introduced in 2025. In addition, the project promises extensive infrastructure improvements, including new hospitals and health centers, and Janssens has pledged to create local jobs and distribute 10% of the project’s profits to citizens. An additional 10% will go to the Nevis sovereign wealth fund. Despite these promises, the proposal has spurred significant controversy. Kelvin Daly, an opposition member from the Nevis Reformation Party, condemned the payments as "influence buying," suggesting the offer may breach the Anti-Corruption Act. Daly has since called for an investigation, arguing that the financial incentives aim to manipulate public opinion and government decisions. The "Destiny" project aligns with a broader trend in the cryptocurrency sector where leading figures push for independent libertarian communities at the intersection of technology and governance. This movement echoes initiatives from other tech leaders, such as former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan, who advocated for "startup societies" that reflect tech-centric values during the Network State Conference in Singapore in October 2025. As discussion surrounding Janssens’ proposal intensifies, the project’s future remains uncertain due to its significant ethical and legal ramifications.