Liverpool Emerges as the UK’s Top Crypto City — Coinbase Backs UK’s Web3 Push

Tue Jun 17 2025
A new report shows Liverpool leads the UK in crypto investing, outpacing London and Manchester. Meanwhile, Coinbase CEO meets UK officials to push forward crypto regulation.

🇬🇧 Liverpool Is the UK’s Crypto Capital — And It’s Not Even Close

Move over, London. The new heartbeat of British crypto lives in the north. According to a fresh Openreach report, Liverpool leads the UK in crypto activity — and the numbers don’t lie.


📊 13% of Liverpudlians Are Active Crypto Investors

That’s right: 13% of Liverpool’s population is actively investing in crypto — more than any other city in the UK.

💰 They also check their portfolios more often than Londoners or Mancunians. 📈 The city’s retail interest in digital assets is off the charts.

This isn’t just a trend. It’s a movement.


🕹️ UK’s Online Habits by City (and What They Reveal)

Each UK city has its own digital flavor:

❤️ London: Reigns in online dating (24% swipe at least 3 times a week) 📸 Manchester: Dominates Instagram usage (27%) 🎵 Sheffield: Obsessed with TikTok (32%) and music streaming (30%) 🌐 Liverpool: Runs the show when it comes to crypto

The takeaway? Your city = your digital identity.


😵‍💫 UK’s Digital Fatigue Is Real

While the internet is eating everything, many Brits feel it’s chewing up their time:

🕒 Average screen time: 3.5 hours/day ⚠️ 43% think most of that time is wasted 😵 37% worry about doomscrolling 🌙 64% go online between 11 PM and 6 AM

So yes, we’re tired — but we’re still online. And Liverpool is online for crypto.


🧠 Why This Matters for Crypto Brands

If you’re building or marketing anything Web3 in the UK, here’s your bullish signal:

📍 Liverpool is your alpha city 📱 Know your audience: London = dating, Manchester = IG, Sheffield = TikTok, but Liverpool = wallets

Target better. Grow faster.


👔 Coinbase CEO Meets UK Officials in London

On June 16, 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong met with UK regulators in London to discuss:

✅ Crypto leadership ✅ Regulatory clarity ✅ Industry growth

“Hopeful the UK seizes this opportunity to solidify its position as a global leader in crypto.” — Brian Armstrong

Translation? The UK wants to play ball — and Liverpool’s already scoring goals.


🧭 TL;DR

📍 Liverpool is now the UK’s top city for crypto investing (13% active users) 📉 Brits average 3.5 hours online daily — and many say it’s too much 🧠 Each UK city has a digital niche: London = love, Manchester = likes, Liverpool = ledgers 👔 Coinbase CEO meets UK government to push crypto leadership 🚀 With regulatory momentum + user demand, the UK is quietly building a crypto powerhouse — starting in Liverpool

The future of British crypto isn’t in Canary Wharf — it’s on the Mersey.

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