Ljubljana Becomes World’s Most Crypto-Friendly City, Beating Hong Kong, Singapore

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has just hit a massive milestone by securing the top spot as the world’s most crypto-friendly city, according to the 2025 Crypto Cities Index by Multipolitan. 

Beating out the biggest cities like Hong Kong, Zurich, and Singapore, Ljubljana is quickly becoming a leader in using crypto every day. Let’s take a closer look at why this small city is winning big in the crypto world.

Easy Access to Crypto in Ljubljana

One of the key reasons Ljubljana has reached the top is its outstanding crypto infrastructure. The city has made it easy for locals and visitors to use digital currencies with over 150 crypto ATMs spread across town. 

Many local shops also accept crypto as payment, which makes it easy for people to use digital money every day, boosting the city’s reputation as a crypto-friendly hub.

Local support has played a big role in Ljubljana’s rise as a crypto leader. The Blockchain Alliance Europe, for example, helped businesses and people bring together those who are interested in crypto.

Local Platform Blocksquare’s Thriving 

Another reason Ljubljana is doing so well is because of local platforms like Blocksquare. It’s a platform that helps turn real estate into digital assets (tokens). 

Recently, it has partnered with Vera Capital for a $1 billion deal.

This helps show the world that Ljubljana is serious about crypto and can be a global player in the digital world.

Slovenia’s Crypto Wealth

Slovenia, where Ljubljana is located, also ranks high in crypto wealth. On average, people in Slovenia have $240,500 in digital assets, more crypto than people in countries like the UK and the US. 

This shows that people in Slovenia trust and invest in crypto, adding to Ljubljana’s reputation as a crypto-friendly city.

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Slovenia to impose 25% on Crypto Gains

However, there is a concern. The Slovenian government is planning to introduce a 25% tax on personal crypto gains starting in 2026. 

While this could bring in money for the government, some people worry it might stop new crypto ideas from coming to Slovenia. 

Despite all, Ljubljana is proving that a city’s size doesn’t matter, it’s the vision that counts in shaping the future of the crypto world.