NiceHash, the largest hashrate marketplace, is set to host the first-ever Bitcoin-focused conference in Maribor, Slovenia. The conference, dubbed NiceHashX, aims to showcase Slovenia as a hub for Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Saifedean Ammous, author of "The Bitcoin Standard." The conference marks a significant milestone, celebrating a decade since the platform's inception by two Slovenian students in 2014.

Slovenia already has over 1,000 businesses that accept Bitcoin, and the conference will feature several Maribor companies that are actively integrating this technology. The CEO of NiceHash, Vladimir Hozjan, expressed his enthusiasm for the conference, stating, "We are delighted to welcome the world to discover how Slovenia is leading the way in European Bitcoin adoption."

The event promises to cover various topics, including European Bitcoin adoption and regulation, the mining and energy landscape, and the future of exchanges amidst tightening regulations. Maribor, with its scenic backdrop and cultural heritage, makes an appealing destination for conference-goers and tourists alike.

Slovenia's rising prominence in the crypto world, with the second-highest number of blockchain startups in Europe after Switzerland and a significant rate of Bitcoin adoption per capita, makes it a leading crypto-friendly destination. The number of crypto users in Slovenia is expected to grow substantially, potentially reaching nearly 20% of the population by 2028.