Cryptocurrency industry analysts have identified the most influential players in the crypto market in 2024

Researchers at Coin Market Carnival have named the top 5 people in the cryptocurrency world in 2024. According to them, ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is still the industry leader. The Chinese entrepreneur is considered the richest man in Asia, however, last year he became involved in a criminal case initiated by US regulators.

Thesecond place in the ranking of the most famous people was taken by Ryan Selkis. The crypto expert is a well-known figure in the blockchain industry. He is the founder and CEO of Messari, a platform that provides data, research, and analytics on various digital assets and projects. Ryan Seklis is known for his publications, reviews, and opinions on various aspects of the industry. He actively participates in conferences, speeches, and consulting activities.

Thethird place in the ranking was taken by the famous programmer Vitalik Buterin. He is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, as well as one of the founders and creators of the Ethereum platform ETH $2,671.47 Bridged Ether (StarkGate) -1.11% Market capitalization $0.2 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.37 billion . He is considered one of the most influential and respected people in the field of digital currencies and decentralized technologies.

Brian Armstrong and Julie Leung took the third and fourth places in the top of the industry’s best players. The former is a well-known entrepreneur and innovator. He became the co-founder and CEO of the Coinbase platform. Leung is the CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). She took office in January 2023. She is working hard to establish the region as the main cryptocurrency hub in Asia.