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.
Hi, 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 ~ despite knowing I have been involved with lots of amazing Web3 groups and projects (Unblocked, InfiniteWorld, Shiba Inu), and that I have been a member of the Decentraland community (and dancing there!!) for many years while writing about women in Web3, hosting events, and being featured for, Web3, the metaverse, and NFTs in the past. I even co-founded the first metaverse news platform (Into The Meta).
Unfortunately, that is what we women tend to do … we play down and discredit our experience sometimes ~ even where there is a lot of it!
After those moments of imposter-syndrome confusion - lol - I opened Google. And sure enough, there I was, along with lots of really cool women! I am actually not sure how the AI searches work, or if only my friends and colleagues are seeing it. But, I’ll take it!
This little discovery was fun + it also sparked an idea: why not turn this into a empowering article? Because, while it was pretty surreal to see myself popping up on some 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. There are lots of us ~ and we are not getting enough exposure!
So I dug into who’s making impacts 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
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.
🔗 X @emiliechoi | LinkedIn
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
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
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
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
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
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_
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
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
10. Randi Zuckerberg | The Creative Connector
Co-Founder, Hug
Randi brought creativity, NFTs, and empowerment together with HUG.
🔗 Instagram @randizuckerberg | X @RandiZuckerberg
11. Maggie Love | The DeFi Educator
Founder, SheFi
Maggie is onboarding women into DeFi through accessible education and community.
🔗 X @MaggieLove_
12. Cleve Mesidor | The Equity Advocate
Executive Director, Blockchain Foundation
Cleve ensures that equity, access, and representation stay central to blockchain’s evolution.
🔗 X @CMesidor21322 | LinkedIn
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
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
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
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
17. Simone Maini | The Compliance Crusader
CEO, Elliptic
Simone’s company helps banks and regulators embrace crypto safely through world-class analytics.
🔗 LinkedIn
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_
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
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
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.
Learn more.
- SheCrypto’s mission
- About Kelly Ann Collins
- DYOR and read the disclaimer
Want to connect?
💌 Email: kac@shecrypto.org
💬 DM: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn
"That's my girl!" Love seeing Kelly Ann Collins on the list of Top 20 Women in Crypto & Web3!
Kelly Ann has been and continues to be a great friend, partner, and powerful inspiration. She's one of those people who doesn't just talk about change, she actively builds the future.
I'm immensely proud of her and her work in the space.
Congrats, Kelly Ann!
This list is incredibly empowering and long overdue. Having Emilie Choi at the top is well-deserved - her leadership at Coinbase during such a transformative period for crypto adoption has been remarkable, bridging traditional finance and crypto in ways that few executives could manage. What strikes me most about this list is the diversity of roles: educators like Maggie Love, policy advocates like Meltem Demirors, technical builders like Elizabeth Stark, and journalists like Laura Shin all playing critical roles in the ecosystem's growth. The crypto space has often been criticized for its lack of diversity, so seeing these women leading across investmnt, development, compliance, and education sends a powerful signal. Kelly Ann, including yourself at #20 is humble but absolutely warranted - the work you're doing to elevate women's voices in this space through SheCrypto is essential infrastructure. These aren't just figureheads - they're actively building the future. Following and amplifying their work should be standard practice for anyone serious about understanding where Web3 is heading.