{"id":23816,"date":"2025-04-26T12:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=23816"},"modified":"2025-04-26T12:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T12:41:29","slug":"slovenia-capital-ljubljana-ranked-worlds-most-crypto-friendly-city-by-multipolitan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=23816","title":{"rendered":"Slovenia Capital Ljubljana Ranked World\u2019s Most Crypto-Friendly City By Multipolitan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has been crowned the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">world\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> most crypto-friendly city by migration advisory firm Multipolitan in its <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multipolitan.com\/resource\/the-future-is-onchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2025 Crypto Report<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The city secured the top spot in the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index, surpassing major global hubs like Hong Kong and Zurich, which tied for second place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The index evaluated 20 cities based on <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">factors such as<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> regulatory environment, tax policies, digital infrastructure, and lifestyle considerations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-ai-crypto-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Multipolitan Ranks <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cities\u2019<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Crypto-Friendliness Using Tax, Licensing, and Infrastructure Metrics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Multipolitan noted that its assessment included metrics like licensing frameworks, capital gains tax rates, GDP per capita, housing affordability, and internet speeds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The presence of crypto ATMs and widespread retail adoption also played a key role in determining rankings, reflecting <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> deeply embedded cryptocurrency culture <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> within each city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Singapore and Abu Dhabi followed closely, ranking fourth and fifth <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">respectively<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, thanks to their favorable tax regimes and proactive crypto regulations designed to attract blockchain businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The United States made a modest appearance on the list, with Madison, Wisconsin, being the only American city featured. Madison shared 11th place alongside Riga, Doha, and Riyadh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slovenia also led <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Multipolitan\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Crypto Wealth Concentration Index, with the average Slovenian crypto holder reportedly owning around $240,500 in digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OUT NOW: <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f4cd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">2025 Crypto-Friendly Cities Index<\/p>\n<p>Explore the top cities for crypto holders based on adoption, regulation taxation and more \u2192 featured in the new Crypto Wealth Report by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MultipolitanSG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@MultipolitanSG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Full report: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4p5T9c0bzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/4p5T9c0bzs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LtPwH1FRLs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/LtPwH1FRLs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 EmergentX (@emergentx_org) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emergentx_org\/status\/1915338864798970331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This figure placed Slovenia well ahead of Cyprus, which ranked second with average holdings of $175,000, and Hong Kong in third at $97,500. The U.S. ranked 17th, with average holdings of just $23,300.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ljubljana\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> crypto leadership <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is bolstered<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by its active blockchain community, including organizations like Blockchain Alliance Europe and innovative firms such as Blocksquare, which recently partnered with Vera Capital to tokenize $1 billion worth of U.S. real estate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Operating under the European <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Union\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, Slovenia offers a structured yet welcoming environment for crypto businesses, further cementing <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ljubljana\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> status as a global crypto hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slovenia Proposes 25% Crypto <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tax<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last week, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slovenia\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Ministry of Finance <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/slovenia-plans-25-tax-on-crypto-profits-starting-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">introduced a draft law proposing a 25% tax<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on personal gains from cryptocurrency sales, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, if approved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The tax targets <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">conversions of crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to fiat or spending on goods and services, while crypto-to-crypto swaps and wallet transfers remain exempt. Investors will be required to report gains annually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finance Minister Klemen Bo\u0161tjan\u010di\u010d justified the move as a push for fairness, aligning crypto taxation with traditional investments. While the government expects to generate \u20ac2.5 million to \u20ac25 million annually, the proposal marks a significant shift in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slovenia\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> stance toward crypto. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-meme-coin-icos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in April 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ljubljana has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been named<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the world\u2019s most crypto-friendly city, topping Multipolitan\u2019s 2025 Crypto-Friendly Cities Index.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slovenia leads in crypto wealth concentration, with average holdings surpassing $240,000 per investor.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite its crypto leadership, Slovenia has proposed a 25% tax on crypto gains, signaling a shift in regulatory approach.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/slovenia-capital-ljubljana-ranked-worlds-most-crypto-friendly-city-by-multipolitan\/\">Slovenia Capital Ljubljana Ranked World\u2019s Most Crypto-Friendly City By Multipolitan<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has been crowned the world\u2019s most crypto-friendly city by migration advisory firm Multipolitan in its 2025 Crypto Report. The city secured the top spot in the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index, surpassing major global hubs like Hong Kong and Zurich, which tied for second place. 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