12 Apr 2025

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Personalities

Glimpse into the lives and minds of the most influential personalities in the cryptocurrency industry. Whether you’re interested in the visionaries who created Bitcoin or the up-and-coming stars of the blockchain world, we’ve got your back.

Craig Wright: a madman or a professional barrator?

Craig Wright: a madman or a professional barrator?

Craig Wright is one of the most controversial figures in the world of cryptocurrency. On the one hand, he has done a lot of work to promote Bitcoin. On the other hand, his thirst for fame and money has made him a laughingstock in the community, and some even accuse Wright of being responsible for the death of the “real Satoshi.”

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Brian Armstrong is faithful to his woman and his crypto exchange

Brian Armstrong is faithful to his woman and his crypto exchange

If we compare business to an RPG game, where each character has a certain role, then Brian Armstrong is a tank. But on soft tracks.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Len Sassaman: the man memorialized in blockchain

Len Sassaman: the man memorialized in blockchain

Len Sassaman is another possible contender to be Satoshi Nakamoto. “I’ve moved on to other things and probably won’t be around in the future,” shortly after this last message from the BTC creator, Sassaman committed suicide.

Elina Moskovchuk
Jihan Wu: The King of Global Mining

Jihan Wu: The King of Global Mining

Jihan Wu is the co-founder and chairman of Chinese mining-chip giant Bitmain Technologies. He owns 20% of the company, which is worth $12 billion.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Bram Cohen: I hated school and dropped out of college

Bram Cohen: I hated school and dropped out of college

Bram Cohen, a self-taught high-functioning autistic, conceived and implemented several IT industry revolutions. His motto is: Give and ye shall receive!

Elina Moskovchuk
Gavin Wood: I hate suits and ties

Gavin Wood: I hate suits and ties

A British programmer Gavin Wood rose to fame as a result of his contribution to the development of the Ethereum and Polkadot blockchains. Along with the fact that he was the first to participate in crypto charity to aid Ukraine in 2022.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Vitalik Buterin: perfect nerd

Vitalik Buterin: perfect nerd

Long ago, Vitalik Buterin established himself as a crypto legend. He is the only person who challenges the idea that there are only three ways to become a billionaire in the cryptocurrency market: if you are already a millionaire, if you come from a family of millionaires, or if you are friends with Alibaba’s founder.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Justin Sun: Express from Ripple to Huobi

Justin Sun: Express from Ripple to Huobi

Justin Sun is a representative of a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs who grew up during the country’s booming economy. And as a result, Sun developed an unwavering will, confidence in his ability to succeed, and a unique entrepreneurial spirit.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Ross Ulbricht: Drug lord or the first crypto-prisoner?

Ross Ulbricht: Drug lord or the first crypto-prisoner?

Ross Ulbricht is perhaps the most tragic figure in the crypto history. The information storm about the fate of the former Silk Road’s creator, and current prisoner, still does not subside.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Charles Hoskinson: on the Ethereum&Cardano split

Charles Hoskinson: on the Ethereum&Cardano split

Charles Hoskinson is not an ordinary crypto millionaire. This math professor joined the world of blockchain and digital currencies to realize his potential as a cryptographer-mathematician.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Tim Draper: Incorrigible Optimist

Tim Draper: Incorrigible Optimist

Timothy Cook Draper is one of those people who were born with a silver spoon. He is the descendant of a wealthy Silicon Valley investors dynasty and one of the main investors in Tezos.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
“King of cryptocurrencies” and owner of CoinDesk, Barry Silbert

“King of cryptocurrencies” and owner of CoinDesk, Barry Silbert

Barry Silbert is one of the few crypto gurus who has not been involved in scandals or hype. He is a classic “good boy” who made his fortune “in white gloves.” And even if Barry has any skeletons in his closet, the press isn’t aware of them.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
John McAfee – crypto-anarchist and a fighter against the system

John McAfee – crypto-anarchist and a fighter against the system

John McAfee is a millionaire entrepreneur. He created the legendary antivirus and was a crypto-anarchist. He was a US presidential candidate, had a harem and was linked to crime. He saw himself as one fighting the system.

Hennadii Cholovenko
Max Keiser: A trader, writer, TV host, and mastermind

Max Keiser: A trader, writer, TV host, and mastermind

Max Keiser is a longtime crypto advocate and educator who has advised people to buy BTC since the price was $1. However, the crypto community pays scant attention to Max’s advices. But why?

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Roger Ver: The Bitcoin Evangelist with a bad temper

Roger Ver: The Bitcoin Evangelist with a bad temper

Roger Ver has been in the crypto industry for over 10 years, promoting the Bitcoin Cash project and co-founding Bitcoin.com and Blockchain.com. In addition, he has a special talent for making enemies everywhere.

Iaroslava Kramarenko
Crypto Discussions on X Today: Trump’s Market Impact, New SEC Chair, & More

Crypto Discussions on X Today: Trump’s Market Impact, New SEC Chair, & More

Donald Trump’s tariff policy triggered another wave of crypto volatility—this time pushing prices up. Bitcoin is trading above $80,000, and the total crypto market cap has risen 5% in the past 24 hours.

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.