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Digital Asset Influencers in Europe

The Top 120 Digital Asset Influencers in Europe

As part of their market analysis programme, Damex Business – in partnership with Crypto100 – the annual forum for leaders in the digital asset space – has used AI to build a list of the most influential people in Europe in the digital assets and crypto sectors. 

The company asked Chat GPT a series of questions gathering data on the top 100 influencers in the space, focusing on their social media presence, background, and influence.

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Jeremy King – Strategy Director at Damex - said “ We started by combining publicly recognized rankings, social media influence, and unique personal stories of success in the crypto space. For each influencer, their Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media profiles were identified and listed, along with the number of followers on each platform. We then extended the data collection to include Instagram and TikTok, identifying their handles and follower counts for these platforms.”

He continued “It’s been a fun project. It may not be completely and scientifically robust, but it makes for some interesting reading. Congratulations to those that have made it onto the list. Don’t thank us, thank Chat GPT!”  

The results are listed below in alphabetical order. 

Ambre SoubiranCEO of KaikoKey provider of digital asset market dataBridged the gap between traditional finance and crypto with reliable data services
Ambrosus (Angel Versetti)CEO and co-founder of AmbrosusInnovator in blockchain for supply chain managementDeveloped a blockchain ecosystem for secure and transparent supply chains
Ana PlotnikovaFormer EU law enforcement, now CEO of Fideum GroupIntegrates TradFi with DeFi, regulatory advocateBridged law enforcement and finance, emphasizing DeFi
Anca PetreCo-founder of 23 ConsultingAdvocate for blockchain in healthcarePioneered blockchain applications in the healthcare industry
Andreas M. AntonopoulosAuthor and Bitcoin advocateEducator and advocate for Bitcoin and decentralized systemsPopularized Bitcoin through education and books
Anna KlawonnHead of Compliance at BitpandaCompliance and regulatory expert in crypto exchangesEnsured Bitpanda's compliance with European financial regulations
Arthur BreitmanFormer quantitative analyst, co-founder of TezosLeading blockchain governance through TezosMoved from traditional finance to create a self-amending blockchain
Bill WintersIntegrates TradFi with DeFi, the regulatory advocateSpearheading crypto custody and blockchain initiativesTransitioned from traditional banking to embrace crypto within a major financial institution
Carlos DomingoFormer Telefonica Executive, CEO of SecuritizePioneer in digital securitiesMoved from telecom to leading a blockchain-based securities firm
Daniel KřečekFormer CTO in traditional finance, now CTO at Tatum.ioLeading blockchain infrastructure for enterprisesBuilt enterprise-grade blockchain solutions
Daniel MastersFormer JPMorgan commodities trader, now chairman of CoinSharesDriving institutional investment in digital assetsPivoted from commodities to digital assets, leading one of Europe’s largest crypto investment firms
David MercerCEO of LMAX Group, former bankerLaunched the LMAX Digital crypto exchangePivoted from traditional FX trading to leading a major crypto exchange
David SønstebøCo-founder of IOTAEarly Bitcoin advocate, a key player in decentralized exchange developmentPioneered a blockchain alternative with Tangle technology
Dominik SchienerCo-founder of IOTAInnovator in IoT and distributed ledger technologyHelped build a blockchain alternative with Tangle for IoT
Emilie RaffoCo-founder and COO of IrisiumDeveloper of market surveillance tools for digital assetsCreated tools to ensure market integrity in the crypto space
Erik VoorheesCEO of ShapeShiftCEO of Standard Chartered launched crypto custody servicesAdvocated for decentralized exchanges to eliminate trust issues
Eva KailiEuropean Parliament Member, blockchain advocateDriving EU crypto regulationInstrumental in shaping European blockchain policies
Francesco FiliaFormer hedge fund manager, CEO of Fasanara CapitalCrypto asset managerShifted hedge fund strategies to include digital assets
Gabriele GiancolaCEO of qiibeeAn innovator in distributed ledger technology for IoTCreated a platform that connects blockchain with traditional loyalty systems
Gautam ChhuganiFormer banking analyst, now crypto strategist at BernsteinInfluences major institutional investments in cryptoLeveraged finance background to steer institutional crypto adoption
Gavin WoodCo-founder of Ethereum, founder of PolkadotSignificant contributions to blockchain scalabilityDeveloped Polkadot to solve blockchain interoperability
Henri ArslanianFormer PwC crypto leader, now at Nine Blocks CapitalCrypto thought leaderLeft PwC to lead a hedge fund focused on digital assets
Isabel FernandezFormer CEO of ING Wholesale Banking, now in cryptoDeveloping sustainable finance through blockchainPivoted from traditional banking to green finance via blockchain
Ivan LiljeqvistFounder of Ivan on Tech AcademyEducator in blockchain and crypto technologyCreated one of the largest blockchain educational platforms
Jan BrzezekFormer UBS banker, CEO of Crypto Finance AGLeader in digital asset managementTransitioned from UBS to pioneer crypto asset management
Jean-Charles CabelguenChief Innovation Officer at iExecLeader in decentralized cloud computingPushed the boundaries of cloud computing with blockchain technology
Jean-Michel PailhonVP of LedgerExpert in cryptocurrency security solutionsHelped build Ledger into a leader in hardware wallet technology
Jemima KellyFormer FT journalist, now with crypto analysisInfluential in crypto journalismTransitioned from general financial journalism to crypto analysis
Jes StaleyFormer Barclays CEO, involved in crypto venturesExploring blockchain integration in bankingAfter stepping down from Barclays, shifted focus to blockchain investments
Jochen BiedermannManaging Director at World Blockchain SummitPromoter of blockchain education and networkingOrganized large-scale events to connect blockchain professionals
Jonas SchnelliBitcoin Core DeveloperMaintains and develops Bitcoin Core softwareCritical to Bitcoin's ongoing security and development
Julian HospCo-founder of Cake DeFiLeader in decentralized finance and crypto educationPopularized decentralized finance through his educational content and platform
Julian ZawistowskiFounder of GolemPioneer in decentralized computingAn innovator in blockchain-based loyalty programs
Julien BouteloupFounder of Stake CapitalLeader in DeFi and staking solutionsPromoted staking and decentralized finance protocols across Europe
Jutta SteinerCo-founder of Parity TechnologiesDeveloped a decentralized platform for computing power-sharingCo-founded Polkadot and developed Substrate
Katarzyna WabikCOO at BillonPromoter of blockchain in traditional financeAdvanced the adoption of blockchain in the Polish financial sector
Konstantin GladychCo-founder of ChangellyThe key figure in blockchain infrastructure developmentDeveloped an instant exchange platform with a user-friendly interface
Konstantin RichterCEO of BlockdaemonAdvocate for blockchain infrastructureBuilt a company that supports blockchain networks through node management
Kurt NielsenPresident of Partisia BlockchainAdvocate for privacy-preserving blockchain solutionsDeveloped blockchain solutions that prioritize data security
Laurent KssisManaging Director at 21SharesExpert in cryptocurrency ETPsPioneered the development of regulated crypto investment products
Lucian TodeaCOO of ElrondThe key figure in making crypto exchanges more accessibleHelped Elrond become a prominent blockchain platform in Europe
Ludovic BodinFounder of KalibrThe key figure in building scalable blockchain infrastructureFocused on nurturing and funding blockchain innovation across Europe
Marta PiekarskaDirector of Ecosystem at HyperledgerAdvocate for blockchain adoption across industriesDrove blockchain standardization and adoption through her role at Hyperledger
Matthias WoestmannFormer energy sector executive, now CEO of WindmineIntegrating renewable energy with blockchain technologyLeveraged experience in energy to merge renewable energy with blockchain
Max KordekCo-founder of LiskInvestors in early-stage blockchain startupsCreated Lisk to simplify blockchain app development for developers
Meltem DemirorsChief Strategy Officer at CoinSharesThe key figure in crypto investment and strategyAdvocates for blockchain integration into traditional finance
Michael GeikeCEO of Advanced Blockchain AGA key figure in crypto investment and strategyFocused on integrating blockchain into traditional industrial sectors
Mona El IsaCo-founder and CEO of Avantgarde FinanceLeader in decentralized finance asset managementTransitioned from traditional finance to DeFi, focusing on automated investment strategies
Nana MurugesanManaging Director of International at KrakenExpanded Kraken’s global footprintLed Kraken's international growth and regulatory compliance efforts
Nejc KodričCo-founder of BitstampFounder of one of the longest-standing cryptocurrency exchangesGrew Bitstamp into a leading European exchange for digital assets
Niall FergusonEconomic historian, now a proponent of Bitcoin and blockchainInfluential in promoting the economic case for BitcoinTransitioned from academia to become a leading advocate for Bitcoin
Nicolas CaryCo-founder of Blockchain.comExpanded access to blockchain technology globallyHelped build one of the most widely used blockchain wallets
Olga FeldmeierCEO of Smart ValorAdvocate for tokenized assets and blockchain innovationChampioned the creation of a regulated platform for tokenized investments
Oliver von Landsberg-SadieFormer traditional finance, CEO of BCB GroupInnovator in blockchain applications for the industryBuilt BCB Group to serve the growing need for crypto banking
Pascal GauthierCEO of LedgerLeader in crypto securityExpanded Ledger’s role in securing digital assets globally
Pavel KravchenkoCEO of Distributed LabAdvocate for digital identity solutions in blockchainDeveloped blockchain solutions focused on digital identity and security
Peter McCormackFormer media professional, now a prominent Bitcoin podcasterInfluential in Bitcoin education and mediaTransitioned from traditional media to become one of the most recognized voices in the Bitcoin space
Phil ZamaniCEO of BlockoPromoter of enterprise blockchain solutionsBrought blockchain solutions to traditional industries in Europe
Radoslav AlbrechtFounder and CEO of BitbondLeader in blockchain-based lending solutionsIntegrated blockchain into traditional lending practices in Europe
Richard ByworthFormer Deutsche Bank, CEO of DiginexLeading ESG-focused crypto firmTransitioned from Deutsche Bank to leading a sustainable digital asset firm
Richard MuirheadManaging Partner at Fabric VenturesInvestor in blockchain and decentralized technologiesSupported early-stage blockchain startups across Europe
Richard OlsenFounder of LykkePromoter of a decentralized approach to financial marketsBuilt a platform that integrates financial trading with blockchain technology
Rune ChristensenCo-founder of MakerDAOA critical figure in maintaining Bitcoin’s core softwareCreated DAI, a decentralized stablecoin, which plays a crucial role in the DeFi ecosystem
Sébastien BorgetCo-founder of The SandboxA major influence in stablecoins and decentralized governanceDeveloped a leading platform for NFTs in gaming
Sergey IvanchegloCo-founder of IOTA, former robotics engineerLeading innovation in distributed ledger technologiesTransitioned from robotics and engineering to focus on distributed ledger technology with IOTA
Sergey NazarovCo-founder of ChainlinkA pioneer in crypto finance and online investment platformsCreated a system that connects smart contracts with real-world data
Silvio MicaliFounder of AlgorandCryptography and blockchain pioneerCreated a blockchain platform solving the trilemma of scalability, security, and decentralization
Simon DixonCEO of BnkToTheFutureAn innovator in blockchain gamingFounded an investment platform focusing on fintech and crypto projects
Stani KulechovFounder of AaveLeader in DeFi and decentralized lendingPioneered decentralized finance with Aave, a leading DeFi platform
Stéphane GeyresDirector of European Blockchain AssociationAdvocate for blockchain education and adoptionLed initiatives to educate and connect stakeholders across Europe
Thomas ZeebFormer SIX Exchange CEO, now leading digital assetsDriving digital asset integration in traditional financePushed for tokenization of assets at SIX
Tim GrantFormer UBS banker, now head of EMEA at Galaxy DigitalLeading digital asset management in EuropeMoved from UBS to lead European operations for a major crypto investment firm
Wladimir van der LaanLead maintainer of Bitcoin CoreMaintains the Bitcoin codebase, ensuring network securityIntroduced the first Bitcoin mutual fund in France
Xavier LavayssièreFounder of Chain AcceleratorSupporter of blockchain startupsLed a Paris-based accelerator focused on nurturing blockchain innovation
Yves ChoueifatyFormer fund manager, now CEO of TOBAMA major influence in institutional crypto servicesTransitioned from traditional fund management to pioneering crypto mutual funds

For more information, contact Pete Burgess – CBDO of Damex – pete@damex.io.

About Damex Business

Damex Business helps clients improve the efficiency and profitability of their global payment processes through the movement, management, and integration of digital and fiat assets including digital/fiat conversions, IBAN, and cross-border payments. It has over 700 clients and has transacted over $2.5 billion in the last 24 months. Damex was one of the first licensed and regulated cryptocurrency companies in Europe. It has offered compliant and regulated digital asset services for almost 7 years and holds several authorizations and registrations in a range of jurisdictions, with prospective authorizations pending.

About Crypto100

Crypto100 Gibraltar is an annual, invitation-only forum where leaders in the crypto and digital assets space come together to share experiences and knowledge with their peers through a series of stage sessions and round table discussions. There are dinners on both evenings and a closing party in St Michael’s Cave inside the Rock of Gibraltar. Crypto100 2024 will be an unmissable opportunity to learn from fellow crypto entrepreneurs.

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