UAE's richest families are betting on AI and crypto to grow and protect wealth

According to the ApeX Protocol report, some 25.3 per cent of UAE residents now hold cryptocurrencies, representing a rise of some 210 per cent in recent years and placing the UAE among the world’s fastest-growing crypto nations.

The country has been ranked fifth most crypto-friendly globally in the 2025 Henley & Partners Crypto Wealth Report, citing its zero-tax regime for crypto trading and staking. On the AI side, a recent study by KPMG found that 97 per cent of UAE respondents say they have used AI for work, study or personal purposes... well ahead of the global average of 83 per cent.

he next generation is clearly playing a stronger role: more than 67 per cent of UAE family offices report active or extensive involvement of successors in investment decision-making, a clear signal that multigenerational wealth is being shaped by emerging digital-first leadership.

Top tier platforms like Bitget and others are already integrating Ai into crypto with the likes of GetAgent which helps users make better crypto decisions. they are also listing ai inclined tokens like COMMON, a project that's quietly building tools for communities to reward real participation.

Standard Chartered’s regional head for EMEA and Global Head of South Asian Community, Vinay Gandhi, said: “Family offices in the UAE are embracing technology in a way that reflects both vision and discipline. They see digital assets and AI not as speculative tools, but as integral components of a more connected, efficient and resilient wealth ecosystem."