UAE Ranked 5th Among the World’s Most Crypto-Friendly Nations
- Publish date: Thursday، 25 September 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Zero taxes, massive adoption, and government support put the UAE on the global crypto map.
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The UAE has officially landed in the top five crypto-friendly countries worldwide in 2025, thanks to its zero-tax policy and sky-high adoption rates.
According to the Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth, the UAE is not just tax-free when it comes to crypto, it’s also the world’s second-biggest adopter of digital currencies after the US.
Why the UAE Is a Crypto Hotspot
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have gone all-in on building a future-proof ecosystem. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Digital Dirham programme are just some of the big moves making the Emirates a dreamland for crypto entrepreneurs.
Plus, the DMCC Crypto Centre is already buzzing with 650+ blockchain companies. And if that’s not enough, the UAE’s Golden Visa programme is giving long-term residency perks to investors and tech founders who want to stay for the long haul.
High Adoption, Zero Taxes
Here’s the kicker: almost 30% of UAE residents already own crypto. And with no taxes on trading, staking, or mining, it’s basically paradise for digital asset holders.
Globally, Singapore took the #1 spot in the report, followed by Hong Kong, the US, Switzerland, and then the UAE.