Top 20 Women in Crypto & Web3 to Follow in 2025

From Coinbase COO Emilie Choi to SheCrypto's Kelly Ann Collins (surprise!), here’s who ChatGPT and Google AI say are coming in hot in DeFi.

Hey, friends!

Someone recently told me they saw my name pop up online ~ listed among the top women in crypto in some AI searches. I mean, I know I am shaping things over here but I didn’t expect the interweb robots to know it yet!

So, I laughed, but then curiosity got the better of me. So, naturally, I opened Google … and then asked ChatGPT. And sure enough, there I was, along with lots of really cool women!

That little discovery sparked an idea: why not turn this into a fun, empowering article? Because, while it was pretty surreal to see myself popping up on Google’s AI results, what really inspired me was reading about so many incredible women leading the way in Web3 (yessss!!) ~ founders, investors, coders, educators, and creators all shaping the decentralized future in bold new ways.

So I did some research, dug into who’s really making an impact this year, and curated this list of Top 20 Women in Crypto & Web3 to Follow in 2025 ~ including, yes, yours truly … but I put myself last. 😉

Talk soon!

Your SheCrypto bestie,
Kelly Ann Collins

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1. Emilie Choi | The Exchange Executive

President & COO, Coinbase
At the helm of one of the world’s biggest exchanges, Emilie oversees massive adoption initiatives and partnerships connecting crypto to traditional finance.
🔗 LinkedIn | X @emiliechoi

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2. Cathie Wood | The Visionary Investor

Founder & CEO, ARK Invest
Cathie continues to be one of crypto’s loudest believers, driving mainstream conversations around Bitcoin ETFs and tokenized economies.
🔗 X @CathieDWood | LinkedIn

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3. Meltem Demirors | The Policy Powerhouse

General Partner, Crucible Capital
As both strategist and policy advocate, Meltem bridges the gap between institutions and innovation, shaping how regulators view crypto.
🔗 X @Melt_Dem | LinkedIn

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4. Elizabeth Stark | The Lightning Leader

Co-Founder & CEO, Lightning Labs
Elizabeth is transforming Bitcoin payments with Lightning Network ~ faster, cheaper, and more scalable for everyone.
🔗 X @starkness

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5. Staci Warden | The Infrastructure Innovator

CEO, Algorand Foundation
A pioneer in sustainable blockchain tech, Staci leads Algorand’s mission to bring high-speed, carbon-neutral solutions to global markets.
🔗 LinkedIn

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6. Denelle Dixon | The Open Finance Advocate

CEO, Stellar Development Foundation
Denelle is expanding financial access through blockchain-based global payments ~ connecting banks, startups, and users worldwide.
🔗 X @DenelleDixon

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7. Caitlin Long | The Legal Disruptor

Founder & CEO, Custodia Bank
Caitlin’s work merges traditional banking and decentralized innovation, pioneering a compliant, transparent crypto-banking model.
🔗 X @CaitlinLong_

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8. Amanda Cassatt | The Marketing Maven

Founder & CEO, Serotonin
Formerly CMO of ConsenSys, Amanda built Ethereum’s early brand and now drives growth strategy for top Web3 companies.
🔗 X @amandacassatt

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9. Laura Shin | The Crypto Journalist

Host of Unchained
Through her award-winning podcast and reporting, Laura educates millions and keeps the industry honest — one interview at a time.
🔗 X @LauraShin

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10. Randi Zuckerberg | The Creative Connector

Co-Founder, Hug
Randi brought creativity, NFTs, and empowerment together with HUG.
🔗 Instagram @randizuckerberg | X @RandiZuckerberg

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11. Maggie Love | The DeFi Educator

Founder, SheFi
Maggie is onboarding women into DeFi through accessible education and community.
🔗 X @MaggieLove_

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12. Cleve Mesidor | The Equity Advocate

Executive Director, Blockchain Foundation
Cleve ensures that equity, access, and representation stay central to blockchain’s evolution.
🔗 X @Cmesidor

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13. Aya Miyaguchi | The Ethereum Ambassador

Executive Director, Ethereum Foundation
Aya supports developer communities worldwide, helping Ethereum remain the cornerstone of decentralized innovation.
🔗 X @AyaMiyagotchi

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14. Amber Baldet | The Enterprise Visionary

Co-Founder, Clovyr
Amber makes decentralized technologies accessible to developers and enterprises while advocating for open systems.
🔗 X @AmberBaldet

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15. Brittney Kaiser | The Data Defender

Founder, Own Your Data Foundation
Brittney fights for personal privacy, transparency, and control of digital identity in an increasingly connected world.
🔗 X @OwnYourDataNow

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16. Sandra Ro | The Fintech Futurist

CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council
Sandra connects industry leaders, startups, and governments to foster responsible blockchain adoption.
🔗 X @srolondon

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17. Simone Maini | The Compliance Crusader

CEO, Elliptic
Simone’s company helps banks and regulators embrace crypto safely through world-class analytics.
🔗 LinkedIn

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18. Rebecca Liao | The AI × Blockchain Strategist

Co-Founder & CEO, Saga
Rebecca sits at the intersection of AI and Web3, building scalable, intelligent digital infrastructure.
🔗 X @RebeccaLiao_

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19. Katie Haun | The Crypto VC Visionary

Founder & CEO, Haun Ventures
A former federal prosecutor turned Web3 investor, Katie leads one of the most influential crypto venture firms.
🔗 X @katie_haun | LinkedIn

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20. Kelly Ann Collins | The Movement Maker

Founder, Unstoppable Future & SheCrypto
A connector, creator, and storyteller, Kelly Ann’s work champions women in blockchain and crypto through media, education, and purpose-driven community.
🔗 Instagram @SheCryptoMedia | X @itskac | LinkedIn | Instagram @kellyann.xyz

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The Bigger Picture

These women aren’t just shaping technology ~ they’re shaping culture.

They’re showing the world that Web3 isn’t just about decentralization or finance; it’s about who gets to build the future.

Follow them, learn from them, and support their missions ~ because they’re making the crypto space more inclusive, transparent, and unstoppable.

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Learn more.
- SheCrypto’s mission
- About Kelly Ann Collins
- DYOR and read the disclaimer

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Want to connect?
💌 Email: kac@shecrypto.org
💬 DM: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn