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 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 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 14 Nov 2025