FX.co ★ Influential personalities in crypto industry in 2023

Larry Fink

Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock grabbed the first place in this ranking. In the summer of 2023, BlackRock run by Larry Fink applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The asset management giant was the first to launch the new exchange product in the US. The crypto community believes that such an innovative financial instrument will attract institutional investors to the market. You are certainly aware that the potential launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US became the main catalyst for Bitcoin’s rally at the end of 2023. Larry Fink enhanced investors’ interest in the flagship cryptocurrency. In his public remarks, he underscored Bitcoin’s merits. According to analysts, positive statements about the number one cryptocurrency from the top executive of one of the world’s largest asset management firms boosted market quotes of digital assets.

Nayib Bukele

The second rank among crypto fans goes to Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador. Remarkably, this small Latin American country was the first in the world to declare Bitcoin legal tender. This event occurred in September 2021. Subsequently, the authorities of El Salvador developed the legal framework for the regulation of other digital assets. These measures were encouraged by President Nayib Bukele. In November 2021, Bitcoin spiked to an all-time high of $69,000 per token, but then the threat of a crypto winter loomed over the most popular cryptocurrency. In 2023, experts acknowledged a revival of the crypto market in El Salvador. However, the country’s cryptocurrency investments brought returns only in December last year. Before this, the authorities of El Salvador, who bought 1 BTC token per day in November 2022, incurred losses. Throughout 2023, Nayib Bukele spoke in support of the crypto community. Later on, the policymaker ensured approval of Bitcoin bonds and is now actively developing programs for obtaining citizenship for investments in cryptocurrency.

Robert Francis Kennedy

The third position in this ranking is given to Robert Francis Kennedy, a well-known policymaker and nephew of the 35th US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Interestingly, Robert Francis Kennedy intends to participate in the upcoming US presidential elections and, with good reason, is laying claim to the position of the White House leader. The policymaker actively supports the crypto community and criticizes the public agencies that hinder the development of innovative technology. Previously, Robert Francis Kennedy defined Bitcoin as “the currency of freedom.” In his election campaign, the nephew of the legendary president pledged to stand up for digital assets.

Vivek Ramaswamy

The 4th place in the list of crypto leaders of 2023 goes to Vivek Ramaswamy. He is a powerful American entrepreneur and US presidential candidate. He is a nominee of the Republican Party. Vivek Ramaswamy has already entered the presidential race. His presidential campaign aroused the interest of the crypto community. In his election program, Vivek Ramaswamy said that he was ready to settle matters with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which “has been stepping up pressure on the crypto market for several years.”

Samson Mow

The 5th position in this ranking belongs to Samson Mow, CEO and founder of the game development company Pixelmatic. Mow is a successful investor and savvy entrepreneur with a profound market vision. In 2023, Samson Mow was actively involved in promoting digital currencies on a global scale. In addition, the businessman pushed ahead with legalizing virtual assets at the government level. Last year, he held negotiations with the state leader of Suriname about Bitcoin adoption. Earlier, at a meeting with the President of Colombia, Samson Mow explained to him the principles of Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, former CEO of MicroStrategy, is rounding up the top 6 crypto heroes of 2023. Last year, MicroStrategy was acknowledged as the largest listed corporate holder of Bitcoin. One of the figures to assure the company of investing heavily in Bitcoin was Michael Saylor. However, the chief executive officer eventually quit the company. Nevertheless, in 2023, the businessman actively encouraged the crypto community. As for MicroStrategy, the company is still going ahead with sizeable investments in Bitcoin.