Prague

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Home of Europe's oldest crypto-anarchist scene, built around Paralelní Polis, the bitcoin-only cafe and hackerspace that ran from 2014 until its successor closed in early 2026. Merchant acceptance across the city remains among Europe's best, with restaurants, bars, and retailers taking bitcoin directly. Cheaper than Western Europe, though the gap is narrowing.

On the ground

  • Acceptance: one of Europe's densest city merchant maps
  • Cost: Still cheaper than Western Europe, but the gap narrows every year.
  • Last updated: 2026-06-12

The legal layer: Czech Republic

Since February 15, 2025, gains on crypto held 3+ years are exempt from personal income tax up to CZK 40M (~$1.9M) per year, with pre-2025 holding time counting toward the clock; shorter holds are taxed as income at 15–23%, and annual sales under CZK 100K are exempt from reporting.

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