Crypto Use Surges in the UK, Outpacing All Other Countries in 2025
The United Kingdom has recorded the fastest growth in cryptocurrency adoption globally in 2025, according to Gemini’s latest State of Crypto report.
The percentage of UK adults who own digital assets jumped from 18% in 2024 to 24% this year — the sharpest year-over-year increase among all countries surveyed.
The findings are based on a global survey of 7,200 adults across the US, Europe, Singapore, and Australia.
Gemini attributes the UK’s surge in adoption to growing public interest and the integration of crypto into mainstream financial systems, suggesting that digital assets are becoming a standard component of UK investors’ portfolios.
While the UK led in growth, Singapore retained its position as the top country for overall crypto ownership.
In 2025, 28% of Singaporean respondents reported holding crypto, up from 26% the previous year. France and the United States also showed increases, with ownership rising to 21% and 22%, respectively. Collectively, 24% of adults across all surveyed regions now hold digital assets.
The report emphasises that regulation plays a major role in shaping adoption trends. Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, which provides legal clarity for digital assets, has helped foster confidence in several regions, including the UK and France.
Though the UK has not yet finalised its national crypto framework, progress is underway. In April, the government introduced a draft legal instrument to regulate crypto exchanges and service providers. Following a public consultation completed in May, the finalised rules are expected later this year, potentially unlocking greater institutional and retail participation.
