UAE Tops “Most Crypto-Obsessed Countries” List in 2025: Atmos Research

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A new study shows that the United Arab Emirates has ranked first among the world’s “most crypto-obsessed countries” in 2025, having an exceptional crypto adoption growth at 210%.

The UAE has scored 98.4%, with the highest crypto ownership rate at 25.3%.

A recent research by trading platform Atmos analysed crypto adoption, interest, and accessibility in emerging jurisdictions.

“Crypto adoption is not just about investment trends. It is reshaping financial systems worldwide,” Nick Cooke, CEO of Atmos told Cryptonews via mail.

“In some regions, it is a hedge against inflation and currency instability, while in others, it is a step toward a more digitized economy.”

Some of the key factors that determined the ranking include crypto ownership rates among citizens, search activity per capita, and the number of Bitcoin ATMs.

“As global financial landscapes shift, the countries embracing this evolution will be the ones setting the standard for the future of digital finance,” Cooke added.

Singapore Sees 150% Increase in Crypto Adoption, While US has 220% Growth

The study placed Singapore and the US second and third, respectively, for their high crypto adoption rates.

Singapore, for instance, has 97.5 score, with nearly a quarter of its population owning cryptocurrencies. The city-state has seen a 150% increase in crypto adoption and maintains its reputation as one of the most engaged markets in the space.

The United States closely follows with a crypto ownership rate of 15.5%. However, the country has surpassed in housing the highest number of Bitcoin ATMs, with nearly 30,000 nationwide.

Recently, lawmakers have been seeking crypto ATM regulations in order to fight fraud. More than 1,200 crypto ATMs mysteriously went offline recently, suffering significant losses.

North America Leads in Crypto Infrastructure

The Aptos research highlighted that the US and Canada are home to the vast majority of Bitcoin ATMs among the top-ranked countries.

Canada has seen the highest crypto adoption growth rate at 225%. The country has been positioned as the second-largest Bitcoin ATM network globally, hosting 3,561 machines.

The study added that Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland closely followed in embracing the crypto evolution.

“What truly drives crypto adoption is not just interest but accessibility,” Cooke noted. “When regulatory clarity, payment integration, and real-world utility align, crypto moves from speculation to a fundamental part of everyday trans

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