Bahrain vs Slovenia
Crypto regulation comparison
Bahrain
Slovenia
Legal
Legal
Bahrain is one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the Middle East. The Central Bank of Bahrain introduced a comprehensive crypto-asset regulatory framework in 2019, and there is no personal income or capital gains tax. Several major exchanges including Binance have obtained licenses.
Slovenia proposed a 25% tax on crypto capital gains effective January 2026, but the law was pulled from the December 2025 legislative session and has not been enacted. Currently, individual crypto trading gains remain untaxed. Slovenia has been crypto-friendly, with Ljubljana hosting Bitcoin City and a strong blockchain community. VASPs must register for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
25% (proposed, not yet enacted)
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
CBB (Central Bank of Bahrain)
Regulator
ATVP (Securities Market Agency), Bank of Slovenia
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under CBB crypto-asset module; stablecoin issuance requires CBB licensing
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
- CBB Crypto-Asset Module provides a full regulatory framework for exchanges, custodians, and brokers
- No personal income tax or capital gains tax in Bahrain
- Licensed exchanges include Binance (CoinMENA), Rain, and others
- VASPs must meet AML/CFT requirements and obtain CBB licensing
- Bahrain positions itself as a regional fintech and crypto hub
Key Points
- 25% crypto capital gains tax proposed but not yet enacted; pulled from Dec 2025 legislative session
- Individual crypto trading gains currently untaxed pending new legislation
- VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance with relevant authorities
- Ljubljana hosts 'Bitcoin City' — a commercial district accepting crypto payments
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024