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.

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 Soubiran	CEO of Kaiko	Key provider of digital asset market data	Bridged the gap between traditional finance and crypto with reliable data services
Ambrosus (Angel Versetti)	CEO and co-founder of Ambrosus	Innovator in blockchain for supply chain management	Developed a blockchain ecosystem for secure and transparent supply chains
Ana Plotnikova	Former EU law enforcement, now CEO of Fideum Group	Integrates TradFi with DeFi, regulatory advocate	Bridged law enforcement and finance, emphasizing DeFi
Anca Petre	Co-founder of 23 Consulting	Advocate for blockchain in healthcare	Pioneered blockchain applications in the healthcare industry
Andreas M. Antonopoulos	Author and Bitcoin advocate	Educator and advocate for Bitcoin and decentralized systems	Popularized Bitcoin through education and books
Anna Klawonn	Head of Compliance at Bitpanda	Compliance and regulatory expert in crypto exchanges	Ensured Bitpanda’s compliance with European financial regulations
Arthur Breitman	Former quantitative analyst, co-founder of Tezos	Leading blockchain governance through Tezos	Moved from traditional finance to create a self-amending blockchain
Bill Winters	Integrates TradFi with DeFi, the regulatory advocate	Spearheading crypto custody and blockchain initiatives	Transitioned from traditional banking to embrace crypto within a major financial institution
Carlos Domingo	Former Telefonica Executive, CEO of Securitize	Pioneer in digital securities	Moved from telecom to leading a blockchain-based securities firm
Daniel Křeček	Former CTO in traditional finance, now CTO at Tatum.io	Leading blockchain infrastructure for enterprises	Built enterprise-grade blockchain solutions
Daniel Masters	Former JPMorgan commodities trader, now chairman of CoinShares	Driving institutional investment in digital assets	Pivoted from commodities to digital assets, leading one of Europe’s largest crypto investment firms
David Mercer	CEO of LMAX Group, former banker	Launched the LMAX Digital crypto exchange	Pivoted from traditional FX trading to leading a major crypto exchange
David Sønstebø	Co-founder of IOTA	Early Bitcoin advocate, a key player in decentralized exchange development	Pioneered a blockchain alternative with Tangle technology
Dominik Schiener	Co-founder of IOTA	Innovator in IoT and distributed ledger technology	Helped build a blockchain alternative with Tangle for IoT
Emilie Raffo	Co-founder and COO of Irisium	Developer of market surveillance tools for digital assets	Created tools to ensure market integrity in the crypto space
Erik Voorhees	CEO of ShapeShift	CEO of Standard Chartered launched crypto custody services	Advocated for decentralized exchanges to eliminate trust issues
Eva Kaili	European Parliament Member, blockchain advocate	Driving EU crypto regulation	Instrumental in shaping European blockchain policies
Francesco Filia	Former hedge fund manager, CEO of Fasanara Capital	Crypto asset manager	Shifted hedge fund strategies to include digital assets
Gabriele Giancola	CEO of qiibee	An innovator in distributed ledger technology for IoT	Created a platform that connects blockchain with traditional loyalty systems
Gautam Chhugani	Former banking analyst, now crypto strategist at Bernstein	Influences major institutional investments in crypto	Leveraged finance background to steer institutional crypto adoption
Gavin Wood	Co-founder of Ethereum, founder of Polkadot	Significant contributions to blockchain scalability	Developed Polkadot to solve blockchain interoperability
Henri Arslanian	Former PwC crypto leader, now at Nine Blocks Capital	Crypto thought leader	Left PwC to lead a hedge fund focused on digital assets
Isabel Fernandez	Former CEO of ING Wholesale Banking, now in crypto	Developing sustainable finance through blockchain	Pivoted from traditional banking to green finance via blockchain
Ivan Liljeqvist	Founder of Ivan on Tech Academy	Educator in blockchain and crypto technology	Created one of the largest blockchain educational platforms
Jan Brzezek	Former UBS banker, CEO of Crypto Finance AG	Leader in digital asset management	Transitioned from UBS to pioneer crypto asset management
Jean-Charles Cabelguen	Chief Innovation Officer at iExec	Leader in decentralized cloud computing	Pushed the boundaries of cloud computing with blockchain technology
Jean-Michel Pailhon	VP of Ledger	Expert in cryptocurrency security solutions	Helped build Ledger into a leader in hardware wallet technology
Jemima Kelly	Former FT journalist, now with crypto analysis	Influential in crypto journalism	Transitioned from general financial journalism to crypto analysis
Jes Staley	Former Barclays CEO, involved in crypto ventures	Exploring blockchain integration in banking	After stepping down from Barclays, shifted focus to blockchain investments
Jochen Biedermann	Managing Director at World Blockchain Summit	Promoter of blockchain education and networking	Organized large-scale events to connect blockchain professionals
Jonas Schnelli	Bitcoin Core Developer	Maintains and develops Bitcoin Core software	Critical to Bitcoin’s ongoing security and development
Julian Hosp	Co-founder of Cake DeFi	Leader in decentralized finance and crypto education	Popularized decentralized finance through his educational content and platform
Julian Zawistowski	Founder of Golem	Pioneer in decentralized computing	An innovator in blockchain-based loyalty programs
Julien Bouteloup	Founder of Stake Capital	Leader in DeFi and staking solutions	Promoted staking and decentralized finance protocols across Europe
Jutta Steiner	Co-founder of Parity Technologies	Developed a decentralized platform for computing power-sharing	Co-founded Polkadot and developed Substrate
Katarzyna Wabik	COO at Billon	Promoter of blockchain in traditional finance	Advanced the adoption of blockchain in the Polish financial sector
Konstantin Gladych	Co-founder of Changelly	The key figure in blockchain infrastructure development	Developed an instant exchange platform with a user-friendly interface
Konstantin Richter	CEO of Blockdaemon	Advocate for blockchain infrastructure	Built a company that supports blockchain networks through node management
Kurt Nielsen	President of Partisia Blockchain	Advocate for privacy-preserving blockchain solutions	Developed blockchain solutions that prioritize data security
Laurent Kssis	Managing Director at 21Shares	Expert in cryptocurrency ETPs	Pioneered the development of regulated crypto investment products
Lucian Todea	COO of Elrond	The key figure in making crypto exchanges more accessible	Helped Elrond become a prominent blockchain platform in Europe
Ludovic Bodin	Founder of Kalibr	The key figure in building scalable blockchain infrastructure	Focused on nurturing and funding blockchain innovation across Europe
Marta Piekarska	Director of Ecosystem at Hyperledger	Advocate for blockchain adoption across industries	Drove blockchain standardization and adoption through her role at Hyperledger
Matthias Woestmann	Former energy sector executive, now CEO of Windmine	Integrating renewable energy with blockchain technology	Leveraged experience in energy to merge renewable energy with blockchain
Max Kordek	Co-founder of Lisk	Investors in early-stage blockchain startups	Created Lisk to simplify blockchain app development for developers
Meltem Demirors	Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares	The key figure in crypto investment and strategy	Advocates for blockchain integration into traditional finance
Michael Geike	CEO of Advanced Blockchain AG	A key figure in crypto investment and strategy	Focused on integrating blockchain into traditional industrial sectors
Mona El Isa	Co-founder and CEO of Avantgarde Finance	Leader in decentralized finance asset management	Transitioned from traditional finance to DeFi, focusing on automated investment strategies
Nana Murugesan	Managing Director of International at Kraken	Expanded Kraken’s global footprint	Led Kraken’s international growth and regulatory compliance efforts
Nejc Kodrič	Co-founder of Bitstamp	Founder of one of the longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges	Grew Bitstamp into a leading European exchange for digital assets
Niall Ferguson	Economic historian, now a proponent of Bitcoin and blockchain	Influential in promoting the economic case for Bitcoin	Transitioned from academia to become a leading advocate for Bitcoin
Nicolas Cary	Co-founder of Blockchain.com	Expanded access to blockchain technology globally	Helped build one of the most widely used blockchain wallets
Olga Feldmeier	CEO of Smart Valor	Advocate for tokenized assets and blockchain innovation	Championed the creation of a regulated platform for tokenized investments
Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie	Former traditional finance, CEO of BCB Group	Innovator in blockchain applications for the industry	Built BCB Group to serve the growing need for crypto banking
Pascal Gauthier	CEO of Ledger	Leader in crypto security	Expanded Ledger’s role in securing digital assets globally
Pavel Kravchenko	CEO of Distributed Lab	Advocate for digital identity solutions in blockchain	Developed blockchain solutions focused on digital identity and security
Peter McCormack	Former media professional, now a prominent Bitcoin podcaster	Influential in Bitcoin education and media	Transitioned from traditional media to become one of the most recognized voices in the Bitcoin space
Phil Zamani	CEO of Blocko	Promoter of enterprise blockchain solutions	Brought blockchain solutions to traditional industries in Europe
Radoslav Albrecht	Founder and CEO of Bitbond	Leader in blockchain-based lending solutions	Integrated blockchain into traditional lending practices in Europe
Richard Byworth	Former Deutsche Bank, CEO of Diginex	Leading ESG-focused crypto firm	Transitioned from Deutsche Bank to leading a sustainable digital asset firm
Richard Muirhead	Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures	Investor in blockchain and decentralized technologies	Supported early-stage blockchain startups across Europe
Richard Olsen	Founder of Lykke	Promoter of a decentralized approach to financial markets	Built a platform that integrates financial trading with blockchain technology
Rune Christensen	Co-founder of MakerDAO	A critical figure in maintaining Bitcoin’s core software	Created DAI, a decentralized stablecoin, which plays a crucial role in the DeFi ecosystem
Sébastien Borget	Co-founder of The Sandbox	A major influence in stablecoins and decentralized governance	Developed a leading platform for NFTs in gaming
Sergey Ivancheglo	Co-founder of IOTA, former robotics engineer	Leading innovation in distributed ledger technologies	Transitioned from robotics and engineering to focus on distributed ledger technology with IOTA
Sergey Nazarov	Co-founder of Chainlink	A pioneer in crypto finance and online investment platforms	Created a system that connects smart contracts with real-world data
Silvio Micali	Founder of Algorand	Cryptography and blockchain pioneer	Created a blockchain platform solving the trilemma of scalability, security, and decentralization
Simon Dixon	CEO of BnkToTheFuture	An innovator in blockchain gaming	Founded an investment platform focusing on fintech and crypto projects
Stani Kulechov	Founder of Aave	Leader in DeFi and decentralized lending	Pioneered decentralized finance with Aave, a leading DeFi platform
Stéphane Geyres	Director of European Blockchain Association	Advocate for blockchain education and adoption	Led initiatives to educate and connect stakeholders across Europe
Thomas Zeeb	Former SIX Exchange CEO, now leading digital assets	Driving digital asset integration in traditional finance	Pushed for tokenization of assets at SIX
Tim Grant	Former UBS banker, now head of EMEA at Galaxy Digital	Leading digital asset management in Europe	Moved from UBS to lead European operations for a major crypto investment firm
Wladimir van der Laan	Lead maintainer of Bitcoin Core	Maintains the Bitcoin codebase, ensuring network security	Introduced the first Bitcoin mutual fund in France
Xavier Lavayssière	Founder of Chain Accelerator	Supporter of blockchain startups	Led a Paris-based accelerator focused on nurturing blockchain innovation
Yves Choueifaty	Former fund manager, now CEO of TOBAM	A major influence in institutional crypto services	Transitioned 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.