I live in Lithuania and I can say that my country is bitcoin friendly. We have some bitcoin startups which already become popular worldwide like Spectrocoin or Coingate. There are some shops and business which accepts bitcoin, we can pay for taxi with bitcoin.
But there are some negative things: our central banks gave warning to use bitcoin only at our own risk. Also, media creates negative opinion about bitcoin.
Topic: BitCoin Friendly Countries - page 10. (Read 12665 times)
Which country has most number of bitcoin users, miners and vendors? And in which country bitcoin is accepted the most? Like in at institutes or super malls or stores etc.
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
My personal list that I consider that are bitcoin friendly countries are China, U.S, and center europe.
There may be also other countries but those that I read in the news are mostly these including Switzerland, Norway etc.
And this is a good news because bitcoin is getting popular in rich countries which can indirectly invest in bitcoin.
Well Switzerland is going hard when it comes to being friendly to Bitcoin, which is kind of fascinating in its own right. Considering that they weren't really specifying their interest in bitcoin prior to the last few weeks, I would say that they're very open to the idea.
Norway or Denmark was also supposed to be relatively comfortable with the idea of Bitcoin too, if I remember correctly.
Norway or Denmark was also supposed to be relatively comfortable with the idea of Bitcoin too, if I remember correctly.
Which country has most number of bitcoin users, miners and vendors? And in which country bitcoin is accepted the most? Like in at institutes or super malls or stores etc.
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
You can get a lot of the countries are bitcoin friendly at the South America, there are a lot of bitcoiners in there. And it's already supported by their environment. A lot of store which accepts bitcoin for his payment. Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
I may think if in some countries outside of the South America the bitcoin will be becoming friendly for all while Russian are pull his statement for ban bitcoin in his country.
I know that there are some European countries that are incredibly friendly to Bitcoin, but I can't name them off of the top of my head.
Here the listed bitcoin legal by country:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country
Search bitcoin business here: https://coinmap.org/
10 bitcoin friendly countries: https://news.bitcoin.com/worlds-top-10-bitcoin-friendly-countries/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country
Search bitcoin business here: https://coinmap.org/
10 bitcoin friendly countries: https://news.bitcoin.com/worlds-top-10-bitcoin-friendly-countries/
Rich countries like as countries of scandinavian peninsula, Canada, UK and US is expected to be friendly with bitcoin. On the other side small Estonia is bitcoin friendly too because is internet friendly too. So, is not strange that is called the European country miracle because does not owe anywhere.
I think philippines is a bitcoin friendly country.
Many filipino is using bitcoin and some are creatinf altcoin that is affiliated in philippines like pesobit.
Banks in the philippines is slowly accepting bitcoins by letteting them withdraw it in their banks
Many filipino is using bitcoin and some are creatinf altcoin that is affiliated in philippines like pesobit.
Banks in the philippines is slowly accepting bitcoins by letteting them withdraw it in their banks
It's not the "banks" accepting bitcoin.
It's just the local exchange having an agreement/deal with the bank wherein when you cash-out, the coins are converted by the exchange(sold to the exchange) to fiat.
They then buy eGivecash from Security Bank(a single-use virtual gift card) with the amount you sold.
They send you the codes and you get to withdraw it from the bank's ATM machines.
It's just a convenient service the exchange offers.
Besides, I haven't even seen a single physical shop where you could buy directly with Bitcoin. (Have you?Please share.)
I would also go for the U.S. , Australia, the Netherlands, and France as being top bitcoin-friendly countries as they do have plenty of merchants accepting bitcoin.
Mining is China.
Which country has most number of bitcoin users, miners and vendors? And in which country bitcoin is accepted the most? Like in at institutes or super malls or stores etc.
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
here in the philippines i think only seven eleven has accepting bitcoin and i haven't search yet but still i am very afraid that some of the owners will ban me for the bitcoin paying thing because they will thought that i am a joke to pay money in the internet and i can't cash it out because i don't have any valid I.D yet i only spent my bitcoin on the internet some lame games and some movies but still i haven't really got my money in the real world hopefully in my country they accept bitcoin for all i know that american has taken over bitcoin there you can spend bitcoin i really wish i have moved to america and spend my bitcoin >.< its 6.0 btc
hehehehe.. hero member
Activity: 560
Merit: 500
Crypterium - Digital Cryptobank with Credit Token
I think philippines is a bitcoin friendly country.
Many filipino is using bitcoin and some are creatinf altcoin that is affiliated in philippines like pesobit.
Banks in the philippines is slowly accepting bitcoins by letteting them withdraw it in their banks
Many filipino is using bitcoin and some are creatinf altcoin that is affiliated in philippines like pesobit.
Banks in the philippines is slowly accepting bitcoins by letteting them withdraw it in their banks
A lot of people are saying USA, but in my opinion the USA regard Bitcoin as a commodity and not a currency. I would say, if someone consider
that Bitcoin should be seen as a currency for a country to be truly "Bitcoin friendly" then based on that, I would go for Japan. Japan officially
recognizes bitcoin and digital currencies as money.
.... The Australian federal government is also changing their stance on Cryptocurrency,
so we might see some good vibes coming from down under too.
that Bitcoin should be seen as a currency for a country to be truly "Bitcoin friendly" then based on that, I would go for Japan. Japan officially
recognizes bitcoin and digital currencies as money.
.... The Australian federal government is also changing their stance on Cryptocurrency, so we might see some good vibes coming from down under too.
Which country has most number of bitcoin users, miners and vendors? And in which country bitcoin is accepted the most? Like in at institutes or super malls or stores etc.
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
Has such data been calculated and available on the world wide web?
Bitcoin has users from all around the world, but it is used more in eastern Asia countries and South America countries if I am not wrong, especially China which has great impact on Bitcoin price as the biggest Bitcoin mining companies work in China.
I think the Netherlands is using Bitcoin a lot. There is a valley on which there are only Bitcoin shops, as far as I remember. The Dutch always liked freedom and anonymity. I've been there this summer and it's a great country and yes, it is friendly with Bitcoin.
Netherlands are very open minded this is true.
I had been in Arnhem where you can pay with Bitcoin in many stores, shops, cafes and markets.
If you ever should be go to the netherlands Arnhem is a must for a Bitcoiner!
Check out this website: http://www.arnhembitcoinstad.nl/
for me i guess most is in the first world countries. the first tjat come up with my mind is united states of america and China. china is one of the leading countries if we talk about bitcoin mining. just my opinion.
regards.
regards.
I can't exactly say that the Philippines is bitcoin-friendly but if we base the transaction volume coming from there, which I think ranks in the top 5, you can say that the Philippines is ahead of most other countries. We know that the Filipinos are very fond of social media and are very much almost always online, so the digital currency is something that they are already using.
I agree with you, I can say also that Philippines is one of the Bitcoin
friendly countries. Because their is bitcoin freedom, government does
not have anyt strict rules about it. Also, bitcoin is spreading anywhere
in the Philippines because of its easy use, and hassle free.!
Here the listed bitcoin legal by country:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country
Search bitcoin business here: https://coinmap.org/
10 bitcoin friendly countries: https://news.bitcoin.com/worlds-top-10-bitcoin-friendly-countries/
I wanted to reply to a comment on that last article you posted (10 bitcoin friendly countries): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country
Search bitcoin business here: https://coinmap.org/
10 bitcoin friendly countries: https://news.bitcoin.com/worlds-top-10-bitcoin-friendly-countries/
Quote
I feel germany is missing there, it´s 100% legal to use Bitcoin, a lot of btc nodes are in germany, even the german tax authority has an website about how to tax your bitcoin (25% on profits, but taxfree after 1 year holding etc)...
Germany is also a safe heaven for data protection, has a reason the tor guys reside in berlin and not USA i guess.
Also look into belgium and switzerland a bit more, they are bitcoin friendly too.
Germany is also a safe heaven for data protection, has a reason the tor guys reside in berlin and not USA i guess.
Also look into belgium and switzerland a bit more, they are bitcoin friendly too.
Totally disagree with the commenter that Belgium is a Bitcoin friendly country, there are almost no merchants in real life that accept Bitcoin.
Also almost no Bitcoin ATM's, so compared to our neighbor, The Netherlands, it's really slim pickings here for Bitcoin people.
I do hope that changes soon.
Quote
most number of bitcoin users
i don't know the actual number because bitcoin is not traceable, but i think majority bitcoin users in american, european and asian countryQuote
most number of bitcoin miners
China.Quote
most number of bitcoin vendors
so far, which I know might USA.Bitcoin friendly country i think in USA, I have not been there, but I think there people better known bitcoin than my country and also country that legalized bitcoin *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country
On the other hand, a guy was detained in France after a policeman heard him uttering the word "Bitcoin".
This is totally unbelievable story. But it wasn't a policeman, it was customs official. We can read original story here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/21cp72/french_customs_arrested_me_for_saying_the_word/
It was 2 years ago, since that time fame of silk road dimmed a little. Also people's general awareness of what Bitcoin is raised a little. I can't imagine something like this happening today.
I think the Netherlands is using Bitcoin a lot. There is a valley on which there are only Bitcoin shops, as far as I remember. The Dutch always liked freedom and anonymity. I've been there this summer and it's a great country and yes, it is friendly with Bitcoin.
I have a friend there an I agree that Netherlands has an active bitcoin community. Thy are well aware abot bitcboin. Also, I consider Philippines is a bitcoin Friendly country since it has a local exchanges where you can exchange your bitcoin to local currency and you can transfer to your bank account or through remitances.
I think the Netherlands is using Bitcoin a lot. There is a valley on which there are only Bitcoin shops, as far as I remember. The Dutch always liked freedom and anonymity. I've been there this summer and it's a great country and yes, it is friendly with Bitcoin.
Well I don't come from the country where bitcoin is widely accepted and used but I've read some news that claimed that France just had 25 of their stores and malls accepted bitcoin as payment just now and I see that France has quite a lot of places use bitcoin. So I would say that France is one of the bitcoin friendly countries
I can't exactly say that the Philippines is bitcoin-friendly but if we base the transaction volume coming from there, which I think ranks in the top 5, you can say that the Philippines is ahead of most other countries. We know that the Filipinos are very fond of social media and are very much almost always online, so the digital currency is something that they are already using.
I already considered Philippines to be a Bitcoin-friendly country because so far there is no government move to restrict the use and spread of Bitcoin and I hope there would be none in the future once Bitcoin would really be popular. I do hope the government would see Bitcoin as just another Paypal thing.
Jump to: