Hong Kong obtained its position as the second most favorable city in the world, according to the latest Crypto 2025 report by the Multipolitan migration platform.
The city stands out as a growing hub for innovation, wealth and talents of digital assets, ranking just behind Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, in the newly published sympathetic cities index.
The index assesses cities according to regulatory clarity, tax policies, digital infrastructure and the overall adoption of cryptography.
Ljubljana is in the lead
Ljubljana, known for its proactive adoption of blockchain technology, claimed first place, with hundreds of companies accepting cryptocurrency payments.
According to Hong Kong in the ranking, Zurich, Singapore and Abu Dhabi.
Multiolitan’s data also revealed that Hong Kong ranks third in the world in concentration of cryptographic wealth, the average cryptography holder with around $ 97,500 in digital active ingredients.
Slovenia also managed this category, with an average of $ 240,500 per holder, followed by Cyprus at $ 175,000.
The report highlights an increasing trend in cryptographic investors, in particular “whales”, seeking residence in neutral tax jurisdictions.
Dubai has become a privileged destination, attracting individuals with high shuttle thanks to its gold visa program, which grants a residence at 10 years for investments exceeding $ 544,500.
“We are witnessing a change where individuals choose jurisdictions and financial systems that align with their digital lifestyles,” said Nirbhay Handa, CEO and co-founder of Multiolitan.
He stressed that tokenized assets and decentralized governance shape a new societal framework.
Founded in 2024, Multiolitan, based in Singapore, aims to rationalize global mobility for digital asset holders.
The company’s report has mentioned Hong Kong’s efforts since 2022 to establish a complete regulatory framework for virtual assets.
To date, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has authorized 10 cryptographic trading platforms, including bullish regulatory progress.
The activity of the industry also accelerates, highlighted by events such as the expansion of the Consensual Conference of Coindesk and the visits of key characters such as the co-founder of Binance Changpeng Zhao, Justin Sun de Tron and Vitalik Buerin d’Ethereum.
Crypto Boom leads to an increase in the Hong Kong real estate market
The influx of cryptography professionals also had an impact on the Hong Kong real estate market.
As indicated, professionals working in the crypto and hedge funds play a key role in the support of the Hong Kong residential rental market, which continues to fight due to small traditional sources of demand.
The rental activity in the first quarter of 2025 remained concentrated in Kowloon and in the lower rental media, even if the expatriates began to return from Singapore.
In particular, Hong Kong will introduce a more detailed framework for the virtual asset policy by the end of the year, while the city continues to refine its approach to web3 and related technologies, the financial secretary Paul Chan said on Monday.
Speaking at the Hong Kong Web3 festival, Chan said that the next policy declaration would broaden the previous commitments of the government, emphasizing the use of web3 to improve traditional financial services.
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