According to a recent study by ApeX Protocol, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are leading the world as the most “crypto-enthusiastic” nations.
Singapore secured the top spot with a perfect score of 100. This was primarily due to the fact that nearly a quarter of their population (24.4%) owns cryptocurrency. Furthermore, Singapore boasts the highest level of crypto-related online searches, with 2,000 inquiries per 100,000 residents. Notably, cryptocurrency ownership more than doubled from 11% in 2021 to the following year.
Trailing closely behind, the UAE earned a score of 99.7 and holds the top rank globally for crypto ownership, with 25.3% of its population invested. Since 2019, the UAE has experienced a substantial 210% surge in crypto adoption, especially in 2022 when over 34% of its residents declared holding digital currencies.
The study, as shared with Cointelegraph, analyzed each country based on four key metrics: cryptocurrency ownership rate, adoption growth, volume of crypto-related search queries, and availability of cryptocurrency ATMs. ApeX conducted this research.
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The US is number one for Crypto ATM Availability
The United States secured the third position with a score of 98.5, primarily driven by its robust infrastructure. The US boasts the largest network of cryptocurrency ATMs, with over 30,000 machines, which is approximately ten times more than any other nation. Crypto adoption has also soared in the US by 220% since 2019.
Canada secured fourth place, owing to the highest rate of adoption growth observed in the report, at a remarkable 225%. With 10.1% of Canadians owning digital assets and a network of 3,500 ATMs, Canada’s composite score reached 64.7.
Rounding out the top five is Turkey, which earned a score of 57.6. In Turkey, 19.3% of the population holds crypto assets, ranking third highest in the world for crypto ownership. Search volumes for crypto-related topics also remain high, with nearly 1,000 searches per 100,000 people monthly.
Other nations among the top ten include Germany (48.4), Switzerland (46.2), Australia (45.1), Argentina (37.6), and Indonesia (37.1), each exhibiting a combination of expanding adoption, well-developed infrastructure, and increasing public interest.
“Cryptocurrency is rapidly transitioning from niche to mainstream,” stated a representative from ApeX Protocol. “It’s becoming an increasingly crucial element for nations shaping their financial landscapes. This isn’t solely about investment; it reflects how people are embracing technology, dealing with money, and placing their trust in the digital world.”
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Chainalysis: US Climbs to Second in Global Crypto Adoption
As previously reported by Cointelegraph, the United States has risen to the second position in Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index. This upward trend is primarily attributed to growing spot Bitcoin ETF inflows as well as more clearly defined regulatory environments.
India has maintained its top position for the third consecutive year, helping the Asia-Pacific area lead in year-on-year growth with a 69% surge in crypto transaction value. Pakistan, Vietnam and Brazil were also among the top five, while Nigeria slipped to sixth place despite improvements in regulation.
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