Arab Emirates dominate global cryptocurrency adoption: world interest map in 2025

BlockchainTherapist · 2026-01-12T08:09:23+00:00

The latest data on global cryptocurrency adoption reveals significant regional disparities, with the UAE leading at 31.0%. Emerging markets like Vietnam and Brazil also show strong interest, while Western countries lag behind with lower adoption rates due to regulatory stances.

BlockchainTherapist

2026-01-12 08:09:23

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Latest data on global cryptocurrency adoption shows clear regional differences. The United Arab Emirates leads with an impressive 31.0% of the population holding digital assets, while Turkey ranks second with 25.6%. Singapore comes in third, with a rate of 24.4%.

Global Digital Asset Adoption Landscape

Beyond the top 3, there is an interesting geographical distribution. Asian countries and emerging markets show particularly strong interest: Vietnam with 21.2% and Brazil with 20.6% are just behind the leaders. Hong Kong (China) with 14.3% and South Korea with 13.6% maintain a strong position in the Asia-Pacific region.

Where Are Cryptocurrencies Less Popular?

On the other end of the spectrum, Western markets should be considered. The United States, despite being a global innovation hub, reaches only 15.5%, well below the leading countries. Germany maintains 8.9%, and Asian economies like Japan (5.0%) and China (3.7%) show lower adoption rates, which may indicate more restrictive regulatory stances toward digital assets.

These data suggest that cryptocurrency adoption does not directly correlate with the level of economic development but rather with the openness of regulations and the need for alternative financial solutions.

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