Cryptocurrency is blooming and there are some star figures among the industry. Here are 5 fintech influencers to keep a close eye on as they make waves in this dynamic field.
With so many crypto thought leaders who use various social media platforms to share their insights, it was tough to narrow down the list to just 5. We managed to accomplish the task by focusing not only on the number of their followers, but also on how they have used different social media platforms to promote a holistic view of the blockchain industry.
1. Vitalik Buterin
What better way to start any crypto influencer list than with Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder and one of the world’s youngest crypto billionaires. Known for his work in Ethereum, Buterin has also been involved in the Bitcoin community as a writer and developer. In addition, he also founded a newsletter called Bitcoin Magazine.
He currently has 3.6 million followers on Twitter. You can find him sharing insightful commentaries about crypto and blockchain. On the platform, he shares reviews, articles, and other valuable resources on crypto that are especially helpful for anyone who’s looking to gain a better understanding of how crypto and blockchain work.
2. Elon Musk
Tesla owner and Space X founder. Musk is a businessman like no other, and the world’s richest person. An influential man above all else. His words mean a thing or two in this world, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.
In recent times he developed a passionate interest in crypto, and his words were even able to move the cryptocurrency market. His favorite coins are BTC and Dogecoin. The latter one got its price elevated to unimaginable levels by having Musk publicly speak about it. He also caused the drop in value of the same coin when he called it a hassle during an SNL sketch. Twitter
3. Jack Dorsey
The Twitter man himself. The name of Jack Dorsey is first associated with Twitter. The co-founder of one of the world’s most popular social media platforms is an established entrepreneur in many other fields, with one of them being digital currencies. He’s been backing crypto on his platform for ages now.
The former CEO of Twitter leads an eccentric life and cryptocurrencies are a part of it. When it comes to the influence he spreads, his six million followers on Twitter speak for himself. When he tweets everyone listens. His favorite crypto is BTC, and if you want to be kept in the loop regarding this currency, make sure to hit that follow button on his Twitter account.
4. Changpeng Zhao
More commonly known as “CZ”, this business executive is none other than the founder and CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange – Binance. With an impressive track record in software development and trading for Bloomberg, CZ also found success while working at Blockchain.info before moving on to found his own startup. He frequently shares his wealth of knowledge on Twitter, earning him a solid spot on this list of crypto influencers.
5. Balaji S. Srinivasan
The former Chief Technological Officer (CTO) of Coinbase is widely respected in the digital community as a seasoned angel investor who threw early on support behind crypto and blockchain ventures that went on to become major successes (Ethereum, Coin Center, Earn.com). For his contributions, he’s been named by Forbes and the Wall Street journal as one of the world’s most influential figures in finance and technology. He’s a prolific Twitter user, commenting on anything and everything from crypto, to politics, medicine and current affairs. Make sure not to miss out bold predictions made by one of the world’s top crypto influencers.