According to Cointelegraph, the latest research from ApeX Protocol shows that Singapore ranks first in the world in the field of blockchain technology, with an overall score of 85.4. The country has 1,600 blockchain patents, 2,433 related jobs, and 81 cryptocurrency trading platforms, performing exceptionally well. Hong Kong comes in second with a score of 82.7, leveraging its strong financial infrastructure to promote the integration of blockchain technology. Estonia follows closely with a score of 81.5, boasting 95 blockchain patents and 52 trading platforms despite a population of only 1.4 million.