Crypto-assets

The European Union has adopted regulations on crypto-assets with the aim of creating a more transparent and secure crypto-asset market. These rules regulate crypto-asset business activities and set conditions for the issuance of crypto-assets. The use of crypto-assets by consumers is not regulated. Consumers do not need any authorization from the NBS to buy, sell, or hold crypto-assets for private purposes.

The information on this page is primarily intended for entrepreneurs who are subject to European rules. More information on which entrepreneurs are covered by the rules and which are not can be found in this document.

The National Bank of Slovakia oversees whether crypto-asset businesses and crypto-asset issuers comply with these regulations. Supervision focuses mainly on entities licensed by the NBS. Until December 30, 2025, crypto-asset businesses that are not supervised by the NBS may also operate on our market.

Consumers can find information on how to safely use crypto assets and recognize crypto scams on the NBS website in the Crypto School and Investing, Risks and Fraud sections.

Consumers can find information on how to use crypto-assets safely and recognize crypto scams on the NBS website in the section Investing, Risks, and Scams.

Crypto-assets have innovative potential. The NBS supports responsible innovative entrepreneurship that balances opportunities with financial stability and consumer protection.

Last updated on 12 Feb 2026