My Country in the Crypto World
Czech Republic & Cryptocurrency đšđżđ°
The Czech Republic has become one of the most important crypto hubs in Europe in recent years. With a strong community, technological innovations, and a relatively friendly regulatory environment, the country is a leader in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. đ
1. Popularity & Adoption đ
âą đšđż Ranked 10th in Europe for interest in cryptocurrencies, with a search index of 0.0645 per capita.
âą đïž Prague is one of the cities with the highest number of businesses accepting crypto, including restaurants, cafĂ©s, and shops.
âą đ§ In 2013, one of the worldâs first Bitcoin ATMs was installed in Prague.
2. Crypto Infrastructure đ
âą đŠ General Bytes, a Czech Bitcoin ATM manufacturer, is one of the largest players globally in the industry.
âą đ Trezor, a hardware wallet developed by Czech company SatoshiLabs, is one of the most popular wallets worldwide.
âą đŽ ParalelnĂ Polis â a unique Prague-based hub focused on cryptocurrencies and free technology.
3. Regulations & Legislation đ
âą đȘđș Czech Republic is one of the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe, thanks to new legislation.
âą â Implementation of the MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets) ensures a legal framework for crypto regulation.
âą đŠ Right to a bank account for regulated crypto companies has been established, providing more financial stability.
âą đŒ The Czech National Bank (ÄNB) does not regulate cryptocurrencies directly but does not hinder their development.
4. Crypto Startups & Companies đ
The Czech Republic is home to many successful crypto projects, such as:
âą đ SatoshiLabs (Trezor hardware wallet)
âą đ§ General Bytes (Bitcoin ATM manufacturer)
âą đ± Coinmate (Czech crypto exchange)
âą âïž Braiins (operator of Slush Pool, the first Bitcoin mining pool)
5. Crypto Events & Conferences đ€
âą đšđż Bitcoin Meetup Prague and other crypto-related events are regularly hosted in the capital.