UK leads in crypto ownership growth
UK leads global crypto adoption growth in 2025, says Gemini report
The United Kingdom has emerged as the world leader in cryptocurrency adoption growth this year, according to Gemini’s latest State of Crypto report.
The share of UK adults holding crypto rose from 18% in 2024 to 24% in 2025, marking the sharpest year-over-year increase among all surveyed nations, reports Cointelegraph.
This data was gathered from a global survey of 7,200 adults across the US, Europe, Singapore, and Australia. Gemini attributed the UK’s progress to increasing public interest and greater acceptance of digital assets as part of mainstream finance. The trend suggests that crypto is becoming a more common element of the average UK investor’s portfolio.
Singapore Maintains Global Lead in Ownership Rate
While the UK has seen the fastest growth, Singapore continues to lead the world in overall crypto ownership. In 2025, 28% of Singaporean respondents said they owned digital assets, up from 26% last year. This positions Singapore as the top country for crypto adoption two years in a row, reflecting strong local enthusiasm and regulatory support.
France also saw growth, with crypto ownership rising from 18% to 21%, while the US saw a modest uptick from 21% to 22%. Overall, the combined ownership rate across the four markets rose to 24%, indicating that nearly one in four adults in these countries now hold cryptocurrency.
Regulatory Landscape Plays a Key Role in Adoption
Gemini’s report highlights the importance of regulatory developments in accelerating crypto adoption, especially in Europe. The EU’s MiCA regulation, which offers clear legal guidelines for digital assets, has reportedly helped boost investor confidence in countries like France and the UK. Although the UK has not yet finalized its national crypto framework, progress is underway.
A draft statutory instrument was introduced in April to regulate crypto exchanges and service providers, with a public consultation completed in May. Once finalized later this year, the regulation could further enhance consumer protections and drive more institutional and retail interest in crypto.
Recently we wrote that the UK has introduced new rules requiring crypto platforms to collect more detailed information about their clients, including transaction details and cryptocurrency transfers between wallets.
