11th June 2026
By Shubhii Verma
Singapore Tops Global Crypto-Friendly Cities Index 2026
Singapore has been named the world’s most crypto-friendly city in Multipolitan’s Crypto Friendly Cities Index 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading global hub for digital assets. The ranking also highlights the growing influence of the Asia-Pacific region, with six cities from the region securing places in the global top 10.
According to Multipolitan, a platform focused on borderless living and global mobility, the index evaluates cities based on several key factors, including regulatory clarity, tax efficiency, institutional infrastructure, and real-world cryptocurrency adoption. Singapore claimed the top spot by successfully combining a clear regulatory framework, favorable tax policies, strong institutional participation, and expanding integration of digital asset payments into everyday financial services.
The city outperformed major international financial centers such as London and New York, reflecting the increasing importance of regulatory certainty and operational readiness in attracting crypto businesses and investors.
Asia-Pacific Cities Lead Global Crypto Rankings
Beyond Singapore, several other Asia-Pacific cities ranked among the world’s most crypto-friendly destinations. Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Taipei all secured positions in the top 10, demonstrating the region’s growing appeal for digital asset companies, blockchain startups, and institutional investors.
Hong Kong continues to strengthen its crypto ecosystem through the expansion of licensed exchanges and regulated investment products. Thailand has also emerged as a competitive player, supported by regulatory sandbox initiatives and tax incentives designed to encourage innovation in the digital asset sector. Meanwhile, Dubai maintained a strong position in the rankings, benefiting from its zero personal income tax policy and a dedicated regulatory framework overseen by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
SOURCE: Multipolitan
Nirbhay Handa, CEO of Multipolitan, said Singapore’s leading position reflects a broader transformation taking place within global finance. According to Handa, crypto competitiveness is increasingly determined by factors such as regulatory predictability, infrastructure development, and capital efficiency rather than speculative market activity.
Infrastructure and Regulation Drive Crypto Investment
A key aspect of the index is its focus on existing infrastructure rather than future policy announcements. The report highlights jurisdictions where digital asset ecosystems are already functioning at scale. Examples include Singapore’s regulated stablecoin framework, Hong Kong’s spot virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Dubai’s licensed ecosystem for virtual asset service providers.
Multipolitan’s findings suggest that low-tax environments alone are no longer enough to attract long-term crypto investment. Instead, the most successful cities are those that combine transparent regulations, reliable licensing systems, institutional support, and practical real-world use cases for digital assets.
As governments worldwide compete to attract blockchain innovation and digital capital, the latest rankings indicate that Asia-Pacific cities are increasingly setting the global standard for crypto adoption and regulation.
