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Slovenia: crypto & digital assets regulation

Regulated

MiCA implementation via Banka Slovenije; no standalone national VASP licence

Lead regulator
Banka Slovenije
Also involved
ESMA (supervision of ATMPs) · ESMA (supervision of EMTs/ARTs)
Core law
Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)
Entry capital
—
Approval timeline
—
Customer assets
Segregation required under MiCA
Data protection
GDPR · Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia
Sandbox
—
Monthly snapshots:2026-092026-08

Slovenia has fully transposed the EU MiCA framework. Crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and token issuers are supervised directly by Banka Slovenije under EU regulations. There is no separate national licensing regime; compliance with MiCA is mandatory for market entry.

Which licence do you need?

Your activityRequirementCapitalTimelineAuthority
Exchange / trading platformLicenceCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation

Requires MiCA authorisation for trading platforms

——Banka Slovenije
Custody of client assetsLicenceCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation

Custody is a regulated CASP activity under MiCA

——Banka Slovenije
Token issuance / public offeringLicenceART/EMT issuer authorisation[1][2]

Governance and recovery plans mandated by recent regulations

——Banka Slovenije
Broker-dealer / OTC deskLicenceCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation

OTC desks fall under CASP scope if professional

——Banka Slovenije
Stablecoin issuanceLicenceART or EMT issuer authorisation[1][2]

Strict governance and recovery plan requirements apply

——Banka Slovenije
Crypto payments acceptanceLicenceCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation

Crypto payment services require CASP status

——Banka Slovenije
Mining / staking servicesUnregulated

Not a regulated CASP activity under MiCA

———
Advisory / portfolio managementLicenceCrypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation

Advisory on crypto-assets is a regulated CASP activity

——Banka Slovenije

New — what changed recently

  • 2025-03-25Regulation on Recovery Plans for ARTs/EMTs — Mandates application of EBA guidelines on recovery plans for token issuers[1]
  • 2024-12-06Regulation on Governance for ART Issuers — Applies EBA governance guidelines to asset-referenced token issuers[2]

Market-entry checklist

  1. 1Apply for CASP authorisationSubmit application to Banka Slovenije under MiCA framework
  2. 2Establish governance frameworkImplement EBA-aligned governance and risk management systems
  3. 3Draft recovery plansCreate recovery plans for ART/EMT issuers as per 2025 regulation
  4. 4Ensure capital adequacyMeet initial capital requirements specified in MiCA for CASPs

Sources

  1. Regulation on the Application of EBA Guidelines on Recovery Plans for Crypto-Asset Issuers · 2025-03-25
  2. Regulation on the Application of EBA Guidelines on Governance Arrangements for Asset-Referenced Token Issuers · 2024-12-06
This guide is compiled automatically from 2 primary-source documents published by Slovenia's regulators, reviewed by RegAlert, and refreshed monthly (last updated 2026-10-01). It is not legal advice — always confirm requirements with the regulator or local counsel before acting.