Just like some prominent male crypto influencers, some “crypto goddesses” are worthy of note. Not only do these female crypto influencers contribute immensely to the crypto field, but they also promote awareness and are proactive in introducing women to blockchain technology.
These are the top five female crypto influencers to follow this year:
Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood is a prominent American businesswoman and investor who is the founder and CEO of ARK Invest. Wood is known for her optimistic and forward-looking views on disruptive technologies, particularly in robotics, artificial intelligence, and genomics.
Before founding ARK Invest, Wood held various positions on Wall Street, including as chief investment officer of Global Thematic Strategies at AllianceBernstein.
She has also been recognized for her investment understanding, having been named to Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women in 2020 and Barron’s list of the world’s best CEOs in 2021.
Layah Heilpern
Heilpern hosts The Layah Heilpern Show and often provides her insight on cryptocurrencies on Fox News, LBC, and other leading TV and radio shows. Having spent the last five years analyzing and breaking down various crypto concepts, she has become a BTC holder and has decided to receive all her earnings in Bitcoin.
Layah Heilpern is ajournalist at Bloxlive TV. Her book, Undressing Bitcoin: A Revealing Guide To The World’s Most Revolutionary Asset, has been tagged as “a powerful, refreshing and fascinating perspective’’ on Bitcoin.
Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell owns Talking Bitcoin, where readers are educated on the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency and growing monetary network. Her YouTube channel, Coin Stories, features interviews on cryptocurrencies, inflation, and international markets.
The investing journalist and podcaster also hosts the Hard Money Show, which features weekly headlines of Bitcoin and the finance world.
Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors is a well-known figure in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. She is the Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares, a leading digital asset management firm.
In addition to her role at CoinShares, Demirors has held various positions in the tech and finance sectors, including at companies, such as DCG, Digital Currency Group, and Deloitte.
She is a founding Women in Blockchain Foundation member and has spoken extensively on the need for greater diversity and inclusion in these fields.
Caitlin Long
Caitlin Long is the founder and CEO of Avanti Financial Group, a Wyoming-based company that provides financial services for digital assets. Before founding Avanti, Long held various positions on Wall Street, including as managing director of Morgan Stanley and head of Morgan Stanley’s Pension Solutions Group. She also served as president of Symbiont, a blockchain technology company.
She was crucial in drafting and passing blockchain-related legislation in her home state of Wyoming, including laws recognizing digital property and establishing a regulatory framework for blockchain-based companies.