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Which Country is Winning the Blockchain Race?
In this episode of the Wirex Podcast, we’re diving into one of the biggest debates in the crypto world – which country is leading the race in blockchain innovation? Who is the winner Crypto Hub: UAE, Singapore or Switzerland?
To break it all down, Wirex team joined by Irina Heaver, Managing Partner and Founder at NeosLegal and a top expert in crypto law, Web3 regulation, and cross-border business strategies.
Key topics we cover:
- Which hub – UAE, Singapore, or Switzerland – deserves the title of crypto capital?
- The biggest misconceptions about each region’s crypto scene?
- Where founders should launch their startups for fewer regulatory headaches?
- What each country is getting right (or dangerously wrong) in their policies?
- How these hubs would fare in a global financial crisis?
- What the crypto landscape will look like in 2030?
Which region do you think is winning the crypto race? Tune in for expert insights and bold predictions.
Crypto Hub UAE
The Crypto Hub UAE – anchored by Dubai and Abu Dhabi – offers Web3 founders clear, regulator-backed pathways to launch and scale.
With VARA (Dubai), SCA (federal), ADGM/FSRA, and DIFC/DFSA providing dedicated crypto regulation, the region supports VASP licensing, RWA tokenization, stablecoin issuance, custody, exchange, and compliant crypto marketing.
Free zones like DMCC, ADGM, DIFC, and RAK DAO streamline UAE market entry, entity setup, and banking access, while predictable AML/CFT, Travel Rule, VAT, and corporate tax frameworks help institutions and startups stay audit-ready.
Founders choose the UAE for institutional infrastructure, deep talent, and proximity to global capital – making it a premier Dubai crypto hub for blockchain projects, DeFi, Real-worls assets tokenization, wallets, and token launches.
If you’re planning UAE crypto licensing or need a compliance roadmap, the UAE’s ecosystem delivers speed, clarity and investor-grade governance.
Book a free call with NeosLegal crypto lawyers to discuss your project.
