The capital city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, has been officially recognized as the world’s most crypto-friendly city according to the latest report by migration advisory firm Multipolitan. This ranking highlights Ljubljana’s advanced approach to integrating cryptocurrency within its economic infrastructure, surpassing major global competitors like Hong Kong and Zurich.
In its 2025 Crypto Report, Multipolitan published the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index which evaluated 20 cities on their crypto-friendliness, focusing on aspects such as regulatory environments, tax frameworks, and the overall lifestyle conducive to digital currency adoption. The evaluation criteria included licensing frameworks, capital gains tax rates, GDP per capita, housing affordability, and internet speeds.
Crucially, the assessment also incorporated the presence of crypto ATMs and retail adoption rates, which are emblematic of a city’s embedded cryptocurrency culture. Cities demonstrating high concentrations of these resources received the highest scores.
Following Ljubljana, the city-state of Singapore and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Both cities have already established reputations for being business-friendly by offering low or no tax rates, while simultaneously fostering an environment favorable for crypto firms through industry-specific licensing and regulatory measures.
Interestingly, Madison, the capital of Wisconsin in the United States, was the only city in the Americas to make the index, tying for 11th place with Riga (Latvia), Doha (Qatar), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Meanwhile, Sydney, Australia’s bustling metropolis, landed in the middle of the pack at 10th place, having the highest number of crypto ATMs among the evaluated cities.
Slovenia’s Crypto Embrace
Slovenia also leads the way in crypto wealth concentration, as highlighted in Multipolitan’s Crypto Wealth Concentration Index. This index combines the rates of crypto ownership with trading volumes, revealing that the average Slovenian crypto owner holds approximately $240,500 in digital assets—significantly higher than the second-place country, Cyprus, which averages $175,000.
This noteworthy statistic showcases Slovenia’s robust engagement with cryptocurrencies against the backdrop of an increasingly globalized financial landscape. Other countries ranked lower, including the US, which found itself at the bottom of the list with about $23,300 in average crypto holdings.
Being a member of the European Union, Slovenia operates under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), generally regarded positively within the industry. The Blockchain Alliance Europe, a prominent advocacy group for the cryptocurrency sector, is headquartered in Ljubljana. Additionally, Ljubljana is home to innovative platforms like Blocksquare, which recently partnered with Vera Capital to tokenize $1 billion in US real estate.
As we witness the evolution of cryptocurrencies from niche assets to mainstream considerations, cities like Ljubljana underscore the increasing significance of regulatory frameworks and community engagement in fostering a thriving digital economy. Understanding the dynamics at play in these locations can inform both investors and consumers looking to navigate the future of finance.
