
Hi guys

As we all know Bitcoin has changed the fintech industry forever. Currently, the “digital gold” is the leading crypto asset in the world.
As the economy inches closer and closer to the digital age, digital transactions seem to be the way to go. After Bitcoin and other digital currencies had a bullish run in 2017, many countries saw their potential and slowly started adopting them in their economy. Out of all the cryptocurrencies out there, Bitcoin remains to be the main choice in a lot of countries.
Let’s look at the top hotspots that use BTC.MaltaWhen it comes to the crypto adoption race, Malta is one of the countries that are ahead of the race. In 2018, the Maltese government approved three cryptocurrency laws that helped businesses relating to digital currencies to flourish. Since the bills were passed, many start-ups and exchange sites opened in the country, contributing to economic growth and employment.
Currently, Malta is now home to a host of major crypto exchange sites such as
Binance,
OKEx,
DQR, and
ZB.com. According to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Malta has a huge potential to become the world’s blockchain island.
Known as the ‘international advocate’ of blockchain technology, Malta also hosts one of the largest and most prominent blockchain events in the world. The Malta Blockchain Summit is an annual event that features some of the biggest names in the crypto space such as the Winklevoss Twins, John McAfee, Tim Draper, Roger Ver, and Nouriel Roubini.
SingaporeIn Southeast Asia, Singapore is established as one of the countries thriving in the fintech industry. It’s no surprise then, that the country is also one of the leading Asian countries in the crypto adoption race. Right now, Singapore is home to some of the biggest digital asset exchanges such as
Tenx,
CoinGecko,
Coinbene,
Huobi and
Binance.
When it comes to crypto regulations, Singapore has a more relaxed set of rules. One of the major movements the government did was to collaborate with major companies such as NASDAQ, Deloitte and Anquan to oversee the crypto trade settlements. To keep track of the crypto businesses in the country, Singapore also asked crypto entities to register with the Monetary Association of Singapore.
CanadaBitcoin has a strong following in the Great White North. According to Bitcoin.com,
Canada’s Bitcoin growth soared up to 112.45% for the first quarter of 2020. To manage the flow of Bitcoin in the country, the government imposed stringent rules for more growth and steady transition to digital currency.
For example, Canadian government requires that all crypto exchanges in the country register with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FinTRAC).
The Canadian government has also installed 40 Bitcoin ATMs in Vancouver to help make Bitcoin more accessible to people. Bitcoin is also accepted for everyday use as at least two dozen shops and e-commerce stores accept the cryptocurrency as payment across the country.
United StatesWhen it comes to adopting technology, the United States is one of the countries heading the race. Hence, it’s no surprise that this country features some of the biggest cities that have adopted Bitcoin.
San Francisco, a Bitcoin-friendly city, is currently home to some of the biggest digital coins exchange platforms such as
Coinbase and
Kraken. More than two dozen shops ranging from restaurants and bars accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment, and users can also access Bitcoins from 19 ATMs.
New York is another Bitcoin-friendly city in the United States where users can spend their BTCs in more than 3 dozen shops and e-commerce sites. The concrete jungle has 14 Bitcoin ATMs around the city and is also the home of the Winklevoss Twins’ brainchild,
Gemini.
IsraelTel Aviv is Israel’s leading city when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption. Right now, Tel Aviv has more than a dozen shops and e-commerce sites that accept Bitcoin with several Bitcoin ATMs around the city. Aside from the country’s open support of Bitcoin, Tel Aviv also hosts one of the biggest BTC groups: the
Israel Bitcoin Meetup Group with upwards of 3,800 members.
NetherlandsNetherlands’ capital, Amsterdam, is home to some of the biggest mining hardware companies,
Bitfury and
Bitpay. When it comes to Bitcoin adoption, at least 30 stores accept Bitcoin payments and it’s accessible as there are more than a dozen Bitcoin ATMs around the city. Other cities such as Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague also accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
United KingdomThe capital of the United Kingdom is one of the leading European countries when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption. Currently, London features at least 50 shops and e-commerce sites that accept BTC, and 130 Bitcoin ATMs located across the city.
Home to
Coinfloor, one of the oldest digital exchange sites in the United Kingdom, London is also active in hosting various types of cryptocurrency meetups, forums and seminars. Aside from London, other cities in the United Kingdom that feature Bitcoin ATMs are Aberdeen, Cambridge, Cardiff, Oxford, and Leicester.
Slovenia Slovenia is one of the prominent European countries that use Bitcoin. Its capital, Ljubljana, has several Bitcoin ATMs and more than 1,000 stores and online shops that accept Bitcoin through a payment app called GoCrypto. Slovenia is also home to
Bitstamp, one of the biggest crypto exchange sites, and has accepted at least 13 crypto exchanges that offer Bitcoin. Furthermore, the city of Ljubljana established a 475,00 meter-squared shopping center named BTC City that features shops that use tech solutions such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.
Let us know how popular is Bitcoin in your country? Thanks
Karl