World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025

World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 is the definitive guide to city wealth, published annually by Harley & Associates in partnership with wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth. The report provides a comprehensive review of the 50 wealthiest cities in the world in 2025 with expert insights on economic mobility, prime property, the investment migration sector, and wealth management. It also benchmarks wealth in over 100 centi millionaire hotspots worldwide. Read about the world wealthiest cities in 2024 https://citizenshiphubs.com/world-wealthiest-cities/ Top 50 Cities for Millionaires City/AreaCountryMillionaires (USD 1m+)Centi-Millionaires (USD 100m+)Billionaires (USD 1bn+)Millionaire growth % (2014 to 2024)New York CityUSA384,5008186645%The Bay AreaUSA342,4007568298%TokyoJapan292,300262184%SingaporeSingapore242,4003333062%Los AngelesUSA220,6005164535%LondonUK215,70035233-12%ParisFrance160,100277225%Hong KongHong Kong (SAR China)154,900346403%SydneyAustralia152,9002242228%ChicagoUSA127,1002952524%MilanItaly115,0001821724%BeijingChina114,3003163872%Osaka–Kyoto–KobeJapan112,2001281220%ShanghaiChina110,5002933567%TorontoCanada108,4001842018%MelbourneAustralia94,0001081236%HoustonUSA81,8002101675%DubaiUAE81,20023720102%FrankfurtGermany80,300132139%Zurich (canton)Switzerland77,8001801010%DallasUSA72,4001351685%Geneva (canton)Switzerland70,2002151426%MunichGermany69,800871117%SeoulSouth Korea66,0001481617%SeattleUSA53,1001271148%RomeItaly51,8008399%MumbaiIndia51,2002052569%ShenzhenChina50,80015622142%VancouverCanada46,400901152%AmsterdamNetherlands46,10093932%BostonUSA45,000112840%MiamiUSA38,8001801794%MadridSpain34,9007285%PerthAustralia34,60066932%HangzhouChina32,20010412108%AustinUSA32,000901090%ViennaAustria31,50074720%Taipei CityTaiwan (Chinese Taipei)31,400851660%DelhiIndia31,2001251682%MoscowRussian Federation30,00017823-25%Washington DCUSA28,900971292%BerlinGermany28,40050525%BrisbaneAustralia26,40039422%Nice to ÈzeFrance25,50092918%GuangzhouChina24,30069988%Manchester & TraffordUK23,4006877%StockholmSweden23,10060112%Tel Aviv & HerzliyaIsrael22,60076925%DublinIreland22,30043534%LisbonPortugal22,20045440% Rankings as at December 2024. All stats in USD terms. Only includes individuals living in each city (residents). Millionaire figures rounded to nearest 100. Source: New World Wealth

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2024: A Watershed Year for Digital Assets

By Jean-Marie Mognetti,   The year 2024 is poised to be a landmark year for the cryptocurrency industry. With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting approval for Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), the institutionalization of the asset class has reached a pivotal milestone. This approval is not just a regulatory endorsement; it signifies the maturation of Bitcoin as a legitimate investment vehicle, suitable for inclusion in the portfolios of traditional investors. This move by the SEC is expected to usher in a new era of mainstream acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into the global financial system. During the early phases, Bitcoin was not yet recognized as a distinct financial asset. The ecosystem lacked essential infrastructure — there were no custody solutions, regulated exchanges, or trading platforms, and the banking sector largely refused to engage with Bitcoin businesses. The absence of public companies in the cryptocurrency sector further highlighted…

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Crypto High-Net-Worth Individuals: A Multi-Billion-Dollar Opportunity

By Henry Burrows A recent study by crypto payments service Triple A found that there are now over half a billion cryptocurrency owners worldwide. That number has attracted a lot of headlines. But the more eye-opening statistic is that an estimated 34% of 24–35 year olds globally own crypto. This age group is by far the largest cohort of crypto holders. Underlining how important crypto is for younger generations, in May 2023, FINRA Investor Education Foundation in the USA released a research study on investment trends among Gen Z, those aged 18–25. The study examined attitudes and behaviors around investing among young people in the USA, the UK, and Canada. The numbers for the UK were stark when it came to cryptocurrencies: 50% of Gen Z investors owned crypto. In the USA, the trends were similar: 55% of Gen Z investors primarily invest in crypto, rising to 57% for millennials. And this adoption is driving…

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The Case for Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2024 and Beyond

By Samson Mow  In 2022 I founded JAN3, a company dedicated to facilitating the journey for new countries looking to step into Bitcoin territory. This was a year after helping with El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption process. The reasoning was simple: if Bitcoin was to fulfill its promise of becoming the world’s new reserve currency, it would be only natural for nation states to pivot towards it. Since its inception, Bitcoin has been likened to money or a commodity by any number of regulators, yet no matter their outlook, neither of these comparisons frames Bitcoin as an asset that in just a decade has attained similar status to thousand-year-old commodities such as gold or coffee. In 2024, Bitcoin ETFs trade in the same markets as these goods, while presidential candidates in the United States debate its role next to the almighty dollar in contemporary America. Although headlines of “Bitcoin going mainstream”…

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From Crypto Riches to Long-Term Wealth: The Case for Diversification

By Amanda Ong With Bitcoin up more than 40% year-to-date,1 it's no surprise that the number of crypto millionaires has surged, climbing from 88,000 in 2023 to over 172 300 as reported by Henley & Partners in 2024. This strong performance has created a wave of ‛new money’, but it’s crucial to remember that cryptocurrencies remain one of the most volatile asset classes. To put this into perspective, Bitcoin’s volatility is 3.9 and 4.6 times that of gold and global equities, respectively.      For these newly minted millionaires, the challenge now is not just about holding onto their wealth but growing it sustainably. Diversifying into traditional and alternative investments, which are largely uncorrelated with cryptocurrencies, can provide a decent hedge against the unpredictable nature of crypto The role of traditional investments Traditional asset classes such as equities and bonds offer a reliable foundation for long-term wealth. These investments provide steady income and capital…

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Cryptocurrency Taxes: How They Work and What Gets Taxed

As cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the world of finance, the world of tax tries to keep up. When something is virtual, it is much more difficult to work out where it exists for tax purposes, but at the same time, while in some respects ‘this time it’s different’, the general principles that apply to all other assets can equally apply to crypto. So, to a certain extent, the answer to ‘which countries are the most tax friendly for crypto?’ is ‘those that are most welcoming to investors generally’, as opposed to uniquely favoring digital asset investors. How money gets made in crypto Let’s start with a summary of the three main ways money can be made in crypto. Firstly, there is mining, the process whereby investors create currencies through computing power. Under most country tax systems, this equates to carrying on a trade with a view to making a profit…

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The Same, but Different: Strategic Estate and Wealth Planning for Crypto

Matt Since it was first released in January 2009, bitcoin — the digital currency associated with the Bitcoin network — has evolved from an unknown digital asset with no users and no marketable value to one with a global market capitalization exceeding USD 1 trillion. The per-unit price of bitcoin continues to fluctuate dramatically, but since January 2024 has dipped below USD 40,000 only once. At the time of writing, bitcoin is trending in the low-to mid-USD 60,000 range, representing over 43% growth in the asset’s value year to date.1 Of course, by the time this article is published, the price of bitcoin might well have varied by 20% or more in either direction. Or both. The economic success of bitcoin and the broader crypto market have contributed to a new generation of highly affluent individuals and families. As New World Wealth Report 2024 reveals, at 30 June 2024, at least 172,300…

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How Singapore Became a Crypto Industry Titan

Singapore’s journey from a humble maritime outpost to a global financial powerhouse is well documented. Since gaining independence in 1965, the city-state rapidly industrialized, with GDP growth topping 9.2% in the first 25 years. This remarkable development has continued, with Singapore now ranking #1 on the World Bank’s Human Capital Index, which measures the human capital that a child born today can achieve by age 18. While the island nation’s economic success story is widely known, less explored is its latest metamorphosis into a crypto and blockchain hub — a transformation as swift and ambitious as its rise from colonial outpost to economic titan. This pivot has earned Singapore the top spot in Harley and Associates Crypto Adoption Index 2024, further cementing its status as a global financial innovator. The Lion City roars digital Singapore’s crypto story begins not with Bitcoin, but with the foresight of leaders who recognized the transformative potential of technology…

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Popular Residence Options for Crypto Investors

In many circles, it is presupposed that investors are trying to avoid as much tax as possible on the crypto wealth they’ve amassed or the crypto trading they do to generate a livelihood. And that, in turn, raises lots of eyebrows globally because it makes crypto seem like an investment focused on tax evasion. And that’s a very myopic view. The reality is that countries all over the world — some aggressively — are touting their local tax regimes that tread lightly on crypto profits and crypto trading. By my count, at least 21 countries impose a 0% tax rate on crypto. Others offer relatively low crypto taxation, such as Cyprus, with a 12.5% tax on crypto profits, or Montenegro (soon to join the European Union and where Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently gained citizenship), with its 9% tax rate on crypto. As such, the question that guy in Dubai…

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How Crypto Is Revolutionizing Finance

By Dr. Niklas J Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to the provision of traditional financial services without the involvement of centralized players such as banks and insurance companies. Instead, DeFi uses smart contracts: computer programs running on decentralized blockchains. Unlike human actors, who might occasionally make errors, smart contracts will always work the way they have been programmed to do. While this might sound strange to those who are not well-versed in crypto, the potential for disruption in this area is significant. A few years ago, The Economist stated that DeFi has the potential to completely rewire how the financial system works. I absolutely agree and hope to persuade you, too. DeFi’s numerous advantages Compared to traditional financial services, DeFi offers multiple advantages. Firstly, access to DeFi is in general given on a pseudonymous basis, without a user having to comply with onerous Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and without having to fill…

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