India Leads Global Cryptocurrency Adoption, APAC Sees Record Growth
- India dominates global cryptocurrency adoption index
- APAC records 69% increase in on-chain transactions
- US advances to 2nd place with regulatory boost
India has established itself as the country that most adopts cryptocurrencies on a global scale for the second consecutive year, according to the report Chainalysis's Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index 2025. The study highlights that the country outperformed its rivals across several metrics, such as value moved in centralized retail services, institutional applications, and DeFi protocols.
Close behind, the United States rose to second place, advancing two places compared to the previous year. The report points out that the growth in adoption in the country was directly linked to stronger regulations and increased institutional presence, factors that expanded participation in the crypto market.
Besides India and the US, other emerging countries appear in prominent positions. Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, and Nigeria were among the highest-ranked in the overall adoption rankings for 2025. According to Chainalysis, this result reinforces the role of cryptocurrencies in international remittances, access to the dollar through stablecoins, and mobile financial solutions in developing economies.
The survey also highlighted the significant growth of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, which experienced the fastest pace of expansion in the sector. Between June 2024 and June 2025, on-chain transaction volume increased by 69%, jumping from US$1,4 trillion to US$2,36 trillion. India, Vietnam, and Pakistan were the main drivers of this growth, solidifying APAC as the fastest-growing market during this period.
In terms of absolute volume, North America and Europe maintained their leadership, registering transactions of US$2,2 trillion and US$2,6 trillion, respectively. Chainalysis highlighted that North America grew 49% in the period, driven by the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs and greater regulatory clarity.
In Europe, the 42% growth was interpreted as a consolidation of an already robust base, reflecting the steady expansion of cryptocurrency products and services. These figures indicate that, despite APAC's strong rise, Western markets continue to support significant trading volumes in the sector.
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