Ljubljana Named World’s Most Crypto-Friendly City 🌍💱

[cryptobro]

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has claimed the top spot in Multipolitan’s Crypto-Friendly Cities Index, edging out traditional heavyweights like Hong Kong and Zurich.
Rankings Highlights (2025 Report)

1️⃣ Ljubljana – Slovenia
2️⃣ Hong Kong & Zurich (tie)
4️⃣ Singapore
5️⃣ Abu Dhabi

Sydney lands in 10th place, notable for having the most crypto ATMs in the group.

Madison, Wisconsin is the only city in the Americas to make the cut (tied for 11th).

How They Measured It

Criteria included:

Regulatory frameworks & tax environment

Crypto & digital infrastructure

Retail adoption rates & crypto ATM density

GDP per capita, housing affordability, and internet speeds

High concentrations of ATMs and strong retail adoption boosted scores.
Slovenia’s Crypto Edge

Wealth Concentration Index leader – avg. Slovenian crypto owner holds ~$240,500 in assets

Second place: Cyprus (~$175K)

Hong Kong: ~$97,500

US ranks 17th (~$23,300)

Ljubljana also benefits from MiCA (EU’s crypto regulation) and a growing blockchain ecosystem — including Blockchain Alliance Europe HQ and projects like Blocksquare, which recently partnered to tokenize $1B in US real estate.

Takeaway: For crypto entrepreneurs and nomads, Ljubljana offers a rare mix of EU regulatory clarity, high adoption rates, and deep local crypto wealth — enough to dethrone global fintech powerhouses.

Would you base your crypto business or trading operations in a smaller but highly ranked city like Ljubljana — or stick to big-name hubs like Singapore or Hong Kong?

[jacson4]

Ljubljana topping the Crypto-Friendly Cities Index is a huge statement — especially beating out heavyweights like Hong Kong, Zurich, and Singapore. The combination of EU regulatory clarity under MiCA, strong retail adoption, and deep local crypto wealth makes it a pretty unique ecosystem.
The Wealth Concentration Index stat is wild — $240K average holdings per crypto owner is more than double Hong Kong’s and 10x the US average. That kind of capital density can really accelerate local blockchain projects and startup funding.For crypto entrepreneurs, it’s not just about the rankings; it’s about the operational edge. Lower costs than most big hubs, fast internet, high ATM density, and access to EU markets make Ljubljana worth a serious look.

[Nahid10]

This report really highlights that you don’t have to be a mega-city to dominate in crypto infrastructure and adoption. Ljubljana’s mix of regulation, retail presence, and per-capita wealth concentration is exactly the recipe for sustained growth in the sector.Projects like Blocksquare tokenizing $1B in US real estate from Slovenia show how globally connected the ecosystem is despite the city’s smaller size. And with MiCA bringing consistent EU-wide rules, founders don’t have to deal with the legal uncertainty that slows things down in other regions.It’s also interesting that Madison, Wisconsin is the only city in the Americas to even make the top list — a reminder that innovation pockets can emerge in unexpected places. Personally, I’d rather have regulatory clarity and high adoption in a smaller city than navigate red tape in a “famous” hub.