Whoa, so Ljubljana—yeah, that’s the capital of Slovenia, by the way—just got crowned as the most crypto-friendly city on the planet! I mean, who would’ve thunk it? Somehow they managed to outshine powerhouses like Hong Kong, Zurich, you name it. And all this comes from some wild index by Multipolitan for 2025.
Picture this: tiny Ljubljana with this crazy mix of solid crypto infrastructure, rules that actually make sense, and real folks using crypto day-to-day. Apparently, that’s all it took to knock the big shots off their pedestal.
Multipolitan, in their nerdy wisdom, looked at everything from taxes to internet speeds, yeah even crypto ATMs—like seriously, they didn’t miss a thing.
So why Ljubljana? Besides their Mediterranean charm, it’s their die-hard crypto culture. I’m talking over 150 ATMs all over the place and shops that actually accept crypto like it’s cash. Other cities? Pfft, still grappling with getting out of niche financial services.
Now, here’s where it gets juicy: Blockchain Alliance Europe is deeply woven into the fabric of this city. And, get this, they teamed up with Vera Capital to tokenize a cool billion dollars in U.S. real estate. Talk about ambition, right?
Meanwhile, Hong Kong snatched the second spot with its clear-cut rules and virtual asset licensing flair. Despite the hefty price of playing the game there, it’s a magnet for crypto brains. I mean, when you’ve got people like CZ and Vitalik Buterin cruising through, you know you’re golden.
Zurich sharing second place isn’t too shabby either, with its brainy smart city vibe and all its wealthy vibes. Singapore and Abu Dhabi are hanging tough in the top five, all thanks to their tax perks and wooing efforts towards crypto biz.
Slovenia even dominated this thing called the Crypto Wealth Concentration Index. Yep, the average Slovenian’s crypto stash is somewhere around $240,500. Compare that to mere $23,000 in the U.S. You catching my drift here?
But hey, not everything’s peachy. Slovenia’s thinking about slapping a fat 25% tax on personal crypto profits by 2026. Your crypto goes legit fiat or you buy that fancy pizza with it? Boom, you’re taxed. But if you’re just flipping your crypto portfolio within your own wallet, no worries. Some say this might generate €25 million yearly, but critics think it’ll drive the talent away.
And that, my friends, is how a little underdog city snagged the crypto crown, sparking cheers and groans all around. Wild, right?
