Ljubljana: The Unlikely Crypto Capital of the World (And It’s Totally Fine!)

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So, guess what? Ljubljana, Slovenia — a city that might just sound like something you’d have trouble pronouncing after one too many drinks — has officially been crowned the world’s most crypto-friendly city by Multipolitan, an advisory firm that probably drinks a lot of coffee while analyzing data no one else can be bothered with. 🍵

Yes, you heard that right. The place you might have thought was just famous for its charming medieval old town and seemingly endless bridges has now outshone crypto-heavyweights like Hong Kong and Zurich. Both of these cities, by the way, ended up tying for second place in the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index (2025 edition), because why not make it extra confusing? 🏙️💸

Now, what’s the secret behind Ljubljana’s newfound glory, you ask? Well, according to Multipolitan, they’ve been very thorough in considering every little detail, from crypto ATMs to the speed at which you can send a meme to your friends. And let’s face it, if your city can facilitate the rapid exchange of memes and money, that’s clearly the mark of progress. 🔥

The index looked at some pretty specific things, such as how friendly a city’s regulations are, how low the taxes are (because who doesn’t want a bit more of their hard-earned cash?), and how often you can actually use cryptocurrency in daily life. A high concentration of crypto ATMs and stores accepting digital currencies — yes, that’s right, crypto-friendly shopping — gave Ljubljana the extra boost it needed to leave Hong Kong and Zurich in the dust. 🏆

And let’s not forget the rest of the globe. Singapore and Abu Dhabi secured the 4th and 5th spots, respectively, because they already know how to attract business by offering no taxes and “Hey, let’s make crypto a thing here too!” 🤑

Slovenia’s Crypto Embrace: The Love Story We Didn’t See Coming

Slovenia didn’t just top the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index. No, no, they also dominated the Crypto Wealth Concentration Index, which measures how much crypto people own. The average Slovenian crypto enthusiast apparently has around $240,500 worth of assets. That’s more than Cyprus, which came in second place with only $175,000. Poor Hong Kong, holding on to a measly $97,500 on average. Who would’ve thought that Ljubljana would be outpacing all these global powerhouses, right? 💸

Meanwhile, the US, the land of dreams and tax forms, ended up at the bottom of the list. The average American crypto-holder has a modest $23,300. Even Malaysia’s crypto enthusiasts beat that with a meager $21,000. So, there’s that. 💔

Oh, and did you know that Slovenia is part of the EU? So, naturally, they regulate crypto under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which apparently is a good thing. 🏛️

But wait, there’s more! Ljubljana isn’t just sitting back and resting on its laurels. It’s home to the Blockchain Alliance Europe and also boasts Blocksquare, a platform that tokenized a cool $1 billion worth of US real estate just last month. Yes, you heard that right, $1 billion. I guess the future is now, folks. 🏡💰

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2025-04-25 05:06