Wirex Celebrates Outstanding Women in Crypto with 2025 Awards
Wirex, a leading enterprise in the realm of digital finance and Web3 advancements, has unveiled the winners of the 2025 Rising Women in Crypto Awards. This initiative honors remarkable women whose leadership, creativity, and impact are redefining the landscape of the global cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors. After a thorough nomination process, the winners were selected through a blend of public voting and assessments by a distinguished panel of industry experts, ensuring a mix of community engagement and professional evaluation.
2025 Rising Women in Crypto Awards Winners
The recipients of the 2025 awards include:
- Best Women-Led Startup to Watch: Impactful Artistry, led by Lianna Adams
- Best Crypto Journalist: Stacy Jones, Markets Editor at Decrypt
- Best Crypto Influencer: Olga Arzhaeva, Business Operations at Hercle and Co-Founder & Co-President of the Blockchain Student Association Italy
- Best Founder: Kara Howard, Co-Founder & Ecosystem Growth at SI<3>
- Best Crypto Podcaster: Yely Kopan, Host of Voice of Web3
- Best PR and Communications Strategist: Debra Nita Ravindran, Associate Director and Head of Growth at YAP Global
Each awardee exemplifies outstanding quality, foresight, and significant influence, showcasing the increasing role of women in the evolving Web3 economy. Their endeavors not only broaden opportunities but also fortify communities and motivate future leaders within the digital asset industry.
Industry Insight on the Importance of Diversity
“Crypto is fundamentally a creation of the people, and its strength, creativity, and resilience are enhanced when diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated,” commented Pavel Matveev, Co-Founder of Wirex. “The Rising Women in Crypto Awards recognize the women who are purposefully innovating, defying norms, and paving the way for others. Their contributions are not only shaping the future of Web3 but also the foundational values that will underpin it.”
Support and Acknowledgment from the Community
The Rising Women in Crypto Awards have received backing from BeInCrypto, Wirex’s media partner, which is dedicated to promoting quality journalism and inclusive narratives that amplify various voices within the global crypto landscape.
2025 Judging Panel
The final award decisions were made with input from a respected jury comprised of notable figures within the crypto and Web3 ecosystem, including:
- Ada Vaughan, Senior Director of DeFi Partnerships, Stellar Development Foundation
- Alena Afanaseva, Founder and CEO, BeInCrypto
- Allison Alvarez, COO and Co-Founder, Gameduk
- Catherine Ross-Mychka, Journalist, Writer, and Podcast Host
- Maria Pia Paolicelli, Web3 Partnerships Manager and Co-Founder, CryptoGirl
Wirex expresses heartfelt gratitude to all nominees, voters, and community participants who contributed to this year’s awards. Their involvement and enthusiasm continue to enhance the Rising Women in Crypto initiative, making it a significant platform for recognition, visibility, and advancement within the Web3 space.
About Wirex
Wirex is a leading digital payments platform based in the UK, boasting over 6 million users across 130 countries. It provides secure accounts that facilitate easy storage, purchasing, and exchange of various currencies. As a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard, Wirex transcends traditional financial services by embracing the dynamic trends of Web3, thus offering mainstream access to digital finance and wealth management. Having processed transactions totaling $20 billion, Wirex aims to foster the transition to a cashless society by enabling seamless transactions across different currencies worldwide, ultimately making digital payments more accessible and convenient for users globally.
