Here are the most crypto-ready cities in 2024: New York leads, Tokyo worst

New York has emerged as the most crypto-ready city in the world, while Tokyo ranked the least ready among the top 50, according to a 2024 study by Coinwire, which scrutinized and ranked cities based on seven metrics, presenting a comprehensive view of their readiness for the cryptocurrency revolution.

Despite Japan’s recognition of Bitcoin as a legal tender, the cautious attitude taken by its regulatory bodies has hurt Tokyo’s crypto readiness. Here are the world’s top ten most-crypto ready cities

The study assessed crypto ownership, looked at the number of crypto sector jobs, and evaluated the frequency of crypto events. Additionally, it measured the presence of crypto-related companies,