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Slovenia: crypto & digital assets regulation

Regulated

MiCA implementation in Slovenia; Banka Slovenije supervises ART/EMT issuers under EU Regulation 2023/1114

Lead regulator:
Banka Slovenije
Key law:
Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA)
Last updated:
2026-07-12

Slovenia regulates crypto-assets primarily through the direct application of the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. The national competent authority for supervising issuers of Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) and E-Money Tokens (EMTs) is Banka Slovenije.

Recent regulatory activity focuses on transposing European Banking Authority (EBA) guidelines into national practice, specifically regarding recovery plans and governance arrangements for supervised institutions and token issuers.

The regulatory framework mandates robust internal controls, risk management, and recovery planning for entities issuing ARTs and EMTs, aligning national supervision with broader EU financial stability standards.

Who regulates

  • Banka Slovenije

    National competent authority for supervising issuers of Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) and E-Money Tokens (EMTs) under MiCA

    [1][2]

Core laws & rules

  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) (2023)

    The core EU regulation governing crypto-assets, establishing harmonized rules for ARTs, EMTs, and other crypto-assets, which is directly applicable in Slovenia.

    [1][2]

Licensing & registration

  • ART and EMT Issuer Authorization

    Issuers of Asset-Referenced Tokens and E-Money Tokens must obtain authorization and comply with strict governance and recovery plan requirements under MiCA.

    [1][2]

Restrictions & warnings

  • Supervised institutions and token issuers are mandated to establish robust internal governance frameworks, including risk management and internal control mechanisms, as per EBA guidelines.

    [2]

  • Issuers of ARTs and EMTs must apply EBA guidelines on recovery plans to ensure financial stability and consumer protection.

    [1]

Direction of travel

  • Regulatory focus remains on ensuring compliance with EU-wide standards for governance and recovery planning, with Banka Slovenije actively issuing national regulations to enforce EBA guidelines.

    [1][2]

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

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This guide is compiled automatically from 2 primary-source documents published by Slovenia's regulators, reviewed by RegAlert, and refreshed monthly (last updated 2026-07-12). It is not legal advice — always confirm requirements with the regulator or local counsel before acting.