Catenaa, Friday, September 05, 2025- India has retained its position as the world’s leading country for cryptocurrency adoption, while Asia-Pacific has emerged as the fastest-growing market, according to new data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
The 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index ranked India first for the second consecutive year, outpacing all countries across retail, institutional, and decentralized finance activity.
The United States advanced to second place, up from fourth in 2024, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional participation.
Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, and Nigeria followed in the top tier of adoption rankings, highlighting the role of crypto in remittances, dollar access through stablecoins, and mobile-first financial tools in emerging economies.
Asia-Pacific recorded a 69 percent jump in on-chain activity in the year through June 2025, with transaction volumes climbing to $2.36 trillion from $1.4 trillion.
India, Vietnam, and Pakistan accounted for much of the surge, positioning the region as the hub of grassroots crypto engagement.
North America and Europe continued to dominate in absolute transaction volumes, with $2.2 trillion and $2.6 trillion, respectively.
North America’s 49 percent growth was attributed to the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, while Europe posted steady expansion from an already high base, Chainalysis said.
