Wirex Unveils the 2024 Rising Women in Crypto Award Winners
In an inspiring celebration of innovation and diversity, Wirex, a pioneering Web3 money application, recently announced the winners of the
2024 Rising Women in Crypto Awards. This initiative shines a spotlight on extraordinary women who are not only making significant strides in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors but are also championing change and progress in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Acknowledging Inspirational Contributions
This year's awards, supported by media partner
BeInCrypto, honored a remarkable group of women from around the world. Their achievements, characterized by their ingenuity and dedication, embody the essence of leadership in the cryptocurrency landscape. The winners were selected through a balanced process that involved both public voting and careful assessments by a panel of esteemed experts from the industry.
The Winners at a Glance
The awards recognized a diverse range of talents:
- - Best Blockchain Developer: Courtney Jensen, Ecosystem Engineer at Solana Foundation
- - Best Crypto Journalist: Carina Schuster, Editorial Contributor at Forbes Business Development Council
- - Best NFT Creator: Amrita Sethi, NFT Artist at Art by Amrita
- - Best Founder: Dina Sam'an, Co-Founder and Managing Director at CoinMENA
- - Best Crypto Marketer: Julie Lee, Director of Marketing at Injective Labs
- - Best Crypto Influencer: Lavinia Osbourne, Founder of Women in Blockchain Talks
- - Best Crypto Compliance Expert: Liat Shetret, Director of Global Policy & Regulation at Elliptic
- - Best Web3 UX/UI Designer: Sinlin Yeo, Founder of Web3 UX Community
Support and Empowerment
In a heartfelt statement,
Pavel Matveev, co-founder of Wirex, emphasized the importance of recognizing these influential women:
"These awards not only celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in blockchain and crypto but also underline the importance of diversity in building a truly innovative industry. At Wirex, we're proud to support initiatives that empower underrepresented voices and foster a more inclusive future for fintech."
Diana Velychko, the Public Relations and Communications Manager for the Rising Women in Crypto Awards, expressed excitement about recognizing such exceptional individuals, stating:
"Their work continues to inspire and drive positive change in the industry."
Significance of the Awards
The Rising Women in Crypto Awards, now an annual tradition by Wirex, aim to elevate and amplify the voices of women making impactful changes in the realms of blockchain and cryptocurrency. This recognition fosters a narrative that showcases diversity and inclusion as fundamental elements that will drive the industry's future.
About Wirex
Founded in the UK, Wirex has successfully established itself as a leading digital payments platform, boasting over
6 million customers across
130 countries. The platform specializes in simplifying the complex world of digital finance, providing users with secure accounts for currency storage, purchasing, and exchange. As a principal member of both
Visa and
Mastercard, and having processed transactions exceeding
$20 billion, Wirex is committed to facilitating seamless transactions to contribute to a cashless society. With a mission to make digital payments more accessible, Wirex is at the forefront of empowering individuals in the evolving landscape of finance.
Through initiatives like the 2024 Rising Women in Crypto Awards, Wirex not only champions recognition for women's contributions but also paves the path for a more equitable and innovative crypto industry that resonates with future generations.