US climbs to second in global crypto adoption
Regulatory clarity and the rise of crypto exchange-traded funds have pushed the United States into second place for global crypto adoption, according to cryptocurrency analytics firm, Chainalysis.
The US jumped two spots from fourth in the previous report, trailing only India, which retained the top position for the third consecutive year. This surge contributed to the Asia-Pacific region being named the fastest-growing area for crypto adoption between July 2024 and June 2025.
Chainalysis chief economist Kim Grauer said that adoption is accelerating both in mature markets with clear rules and in emerging markets where stablecoins are transforming how people manage money.
“The biggest driver of this adoption is utility,” Grauer…
