Ljubljana has been recognized as the most crypto-friendly city globally, surpassing major financial centres like Hong Kong and Singapore, according to the 2025 Crypto Cities Index by Multipolitan.
The Slovenian capital secured this position due to its strong crypto infrastructure, progressive regulations, and significant real-world adoption. It features over 150 crypto ATMs and many retailers accepting digital currencies, showcasing remarkable everyday integration.
The index assessed cities based on taxation, licensing, internet speed, and retail adoption. Ljubljana’s strong crypto culture and local ecosystem, supported by organizations like Blockchain Alliance Europe and companies like Blocksquare, contributed to its advancement. Blocksquare’s recent partnership with Vera Capital to tokenize $1 billion in U.S. real estate highlights the region’s increasing impact on the global crypto economy.
Hong Kong and Zurich tied for second place, with Hong Kong standing out for its regulatory transparency and licensing regime. Since 2022, the city has licensed ten crypto trading platforms despite entry costs. Major industry players and events, including the expansion of Consensus and visits from figures like Binance’s CZ and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, have underscored Hong Kong’s growing crypto footprint.
Zurich earned high marks for its economic stability and smart city innovations, while Singapore and Abu Dhabi rounded out the top five. Both cities continue to attract blockchain companies with low tax burdens and tailored incentives.
Slovenia has topped Multipolitan’s Crypto Wealth Concentration Index, with the average crypto investor holding about $240,500 in digital assets. This surpasses other leading regions like Cyprus and Hong Kong. In contrast, the average U.S. crypto holder has around $23,000, ranking 17th globally. However, Slovenia may face challenges in 2026 when a proposed 25% tax on personal crypto profits is implemented. This tax would apply to fiat conversions and crypto purchases, but not to crypto-to-crypto trades or wallet transfers. While the government anticipates raising €25 million annually from this tax, critics argue it could hinder innovation and push crypto entrepreneurs to relocate.
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