Singapore Dominates 2025 Global Crypto Rankings as RWA Tokenization Surges 63%

Singapore just claimed the global crypto crown—and it's not even close. The city-state's regulatory clarity and institutional embrace propelled it to the top spot in 2025's rankings, leaving traditional financial hubs scrambling in its wake.

The Real-World Asset (RWA) Revolution

Forget speculative memecoins. The real story is a 63% explosion in real-world asset tokenization. Everything from treasury bonds to real estate is getting digitized on-chain, creating a tidal wave of institutional capital. Singapore's frameworks are tailor-made for this shift, attracting funds that used to park exclusively in New York or London.

Why Regulators Are Playing Ball

It's simple: control and revenue. By building guardrails instead of walls, authorities like Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) are bringing trillion-dollar asset classes onto transparent ledgers. They get visibility, taxation points, and a seat at the table of the next financial system—something legacy regulators clinging to paper trails can only dream of.

The New Financial Blueprint

This isn't just about rankings. It's a blueprint. Jurisdictions that provide legal certainty for smart contracts and digital securities are unlocking unprecedented liquidity. The 63% jump in RWA activity proves the model works, turning illiquid assets into 24/7 tradable instruments. Traditional finance is getting a brutal lesson in efficiency.

A cynic might say the only thing growing faster than RWA volumes is the number of consultants rebranding as 'tokenization experts.' But the numbers don't lie. Singapore saw the future, built the on-ramps, and now watches as the world's wealth floods in. The race for second place is officially on.

Report Reveals Two Distinct Global Crypto Adoption Models

The report shows how Singapore reached a score of 7.5 out of 10, driven by high user penetration and strong cultural engagement around digital assets.

Its licensing regime, high digital literacy, and active institutional sector have helped create one of the strongest pipelines between retail users and regulated financial entities.

The United States follows closely with a score of 7.3. Its ranking is supported by trading volumes, custody activity, and a growing base of tokenization projects involving major banks and asset managers.

Lithuania, which secured third place with a score of 6.3, continues to be a preferred regulatory base for fintech and exchange firms.

The top ten also includes Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

The data shows two clear adoption models. Countries such as Singapore, the U.S., Switzerland, Lithuania, and the UAE reflect an institution-driven pattern shaped by regulation and financial infrastructure.

In contrast, Vietnam, Nigeria, Ukraine, and the Philippines rely on crypto for everyday functions such as remittances, payments, and savings during currency pressure or banking restrictions.

This pattern is consistent with earlier studies from Chainalysis and TRM Labs, which also found high adoption in markets facing economic constraints.

Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia continue to lead when measured against population size.

Global RWA Market Climbs 63% as Institutions Accelerate Adoption

The report also highlights how quickly real-world asset tokenization has expanded. The market for tokenized RWAs, excluding stablecoins, has risen more than 63% since January 2024, reaching $25.7 billion in early 2025.

Notably, private credit and U.S. Treasuries dominate the sector, holding 15.6 billion and 6.7 billion dollars, respectively.

The United States maintains the strongest institutional readiness with a perfect score, supported by regulatory clarity and DEEP Wall Street engagement.

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund remains one of the fastest-expanding tokenized portfolios, reaching between 1.8 billion and 2.28 billion dollars across several blockchains.

Major banks like JPMorgan, Citi, and Goldman Sachs have expanded tokenized settlement and internal trading programs.

Canada now ranks second in institutional readiness with a score of 0.93, supported by new rules for banks and insurers that will take effect in 2026.

The Philippines is also gaining momentum, becoming a regional example for Southeast Asia as it sets guidelines designed for remittance-heavy markets.

Global Data Shows Surging Stablecoin Use as Singapore Leads Tokenization Push

Singapore’s broader role in tokenized finance has grown as well. In November, the Monetary Authority of Singapore confirmed plans to pilot tokenized MAS bills settled using a central bank digital currency.

Local banks have already tested interbank lending using a wholesale CBDC, reinforcing the shift from experimentation to real operational use.

MAS officials say asset-backed tokens have clearly moved beyond the laboratory stage.

The report also pointed out that stablecoins remain the most consistent asset type across all income groups.

Ukraine records the highest stablecoin FLOW relative to GDP at 3.6%, followed by Nigeria, Georgia, Vietnam, and Armenia.

These flows underline how digital dollars have become a financial tool in both developed and emerging regions.

Separate research in March showed strong momentum in the Gulf region. The UAE recorded a 210% surge in adoption, the highest of any country in 2025, supported by high ownership levels and strong search activity.

Singapore and the United States followed, with adoption growth of 150% and 220%, respectively.