Slovenia News

The republic of Slovenia is a south-central European country with a population of two million and 20,000 square kilometers of area. Slovenia has a developed free-market and service-based economy with one of the highest GDPs in the Slavic countries. Slovenian exports mainly consist of machine and mechanical equipment, medicine and electronics. Bitcoin in legal in Slovenia. Slovenian Bitcoin regulations mostly apply to mining and the selling of goods in Bitcoin, which are subject to Slovenian Bitcoin taxation. There are no restrictions toward Bitcoin exchanges in Slovenia. Cryptocurrency exchanges are free to perform any legal operations and open their units — like Bitstamp did — in Slovenia. However, Bitcoin is not considered to be legal tender or a financial instrument and, therefore, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not subject to capital gains tax.

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Shopping with Crypto: More Than 240 Locations in Slovenia Accept Payment Via New App

JAN 25, 2019
by Connor Blenkinsop

A company offering crypto payments in hundreds of stores, as well as a universal loyalty program, has unveiled a redesigned app with upgraded features.

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Crypto Discussions at Highest Level: The OECD's Love of Blockchain Obscures Its Fear of Bitcoin

SEP 10, 2018
by Simon Chandler

First ever OECD blockchain conference reveals widespread global adoption of DLT, despite a fear of Bitcoin.

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Slovenia Aims to Become the Leading Blockchain Technology Destination in Europe

OCT 13, 2017
by Joshua Althauser

The government of Slovenia has announced that it aims to position the country as the leading destination of Blockchain technology in the European Union.

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Why Europe is Fertile Ground for Blockchain New Industrial Revolution

SEP 30, 2017
by Cointelegraph

As the US-led the Internet revolution, Europe will lead the Blockchain revolution.

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South Africa Tops Bitcoin Google Searches Worldwide in Adoption Spike

AUG 17, 2017
by William Suberg

South Africa is number one in the world when it comes to Bitcoin searches per capita, data from Google Trends reveals.

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Eastern Europe Makes Its Mark In Crypto Space: Ukraine’s Insider

JUL 11, 2017
by Olusegun Ogundeji

From Russia to Ukraine to Slovenia, Eastern European countries now hold a major pillar in th...

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Bitstamp Launches One-Stop BTC Purchases For Non-EU Countries

FEB 03, 2017
by William Suberg

The Luxembourg-based exchange Bitstamp has expanded its credit card purchasing facility to include a raft of countries outside the European Union.

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Creditbit to Become Ethereum Token in Bid to Beat Bitcoin at Speed

JAN 24, 2017
by William Suberg

Despite Bitcoin’s continuing strength, altcoin developers are still putting their case for alternatives this year - some are more compelling than others.

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Jure Pirc: We Promote Bitcoin And Blockchain For Common Users In Slovenia To Make Government Adopt It

NOV 26, 2015
by Lana Smiley

Jure Pirc and Bitcoin Association in Slovenia to raise people’s awareness of Bitcoin and Blockchain technologies.

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Cointelegraph Media Group Launches Regional Publications in South Africa, Italy, UK and Slovenia

MAR 04, 2015
by Allen Scott

As Bitcoin awareness grows across the globe, the Cointelegraph Media Group launches its regional publications in a number of key countries. This week marks the ...

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From Hawaii to Slovenia to Zurich to Canada, Bitcoin ATMs Have Gone Mainstream

SEP 06, 2014
by Bogdan Ulm

Bitcoin ATMs are spreading around the world at an incredible speed.

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Major European Telecoms Provider Warms to Bitcoin, Sponsors Conference in Slovenia

AUG 29, 2014
by William Suberg

Telekom Slovenije, the Slovenian national telecommunications provider, has told Cointelegraph its intention to consider Bitcoin as a payment option.

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Legal Basics: Owning and Using Bitcoin in Europe

JUN 09, 2014
by Armand Tanzarian

Bitcoin regulations in Europe.

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New Conference gives Slovenia the Bitcoin Spotlight

JUN 02, 2014
by William Suberg

The phenomenon of the Bitcoin conference is set to make its debut in yet another part of the world in September, this time for the benefit of Central and Easter...

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Slovenia Clears Up How it Might Tax Digital Currencies

DEC 26, 2013
by Eric Barrier

In response to numerous queries from the public, the Slovenian tax administration issued a statement this week clarifying its position on Bitcoins and other cry...

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