Welcome to The BeInCrypto 100 Awards

A note from our Global Head of News, Brian McGleenon

We should all pause for a moment. It’s easy to get jaded, another bull run, another crash, another protocol promising real-world utility. But remember the early days, before the noise, when the Bitcoin white paper was a manifesto, not a meme, a raw, electric movement built on hard money principles, decentralization, and distrust of fiat. Just over a decade later, look how far we’ve come!

As a journalist, I’ve watched crypto grow from fringe forums to global headlines, so mainstream that even Donald Trump has now taken centre stage.

Through it all, BeInCrypto has chronicled the story of this global phenomenon. Since 2018, we’ve established ourselves as a leading voice, producing journalism that drives understanding, accountability, and real-world impact.

Our investigative reporting on crypto-linked political donations reached Capitol Hill when Senator John Kennedy referenced our exclusive May report on the $217,000 Senator Kirsten Gillibrand received from major crypto firms for her 2024 re-election. We’ve also been recognized on the European Commission’s EU Fintech Map, revealed under-the-table KYC probes from centralized exchanges, and appeared on a whitelist of sites accessible by Sam Bankman-Fried while on bail.

Today, BeInCrypto reaches readers in 26 languages worldwide, backed by over 150 staff and seasoned journalists reporting from multiple regions. Our correspondent desks track crypto’s evolution and its nuances across diverse cultures and markets, delivering coverage that is global, precise, and unmatched in the industry.

The BeInCrypto 100 Awards shine a light on the innovators of this space, the builders, thinkers, and visionaries shaping the next chapter of this industry. From DePIN networks to stablecoins in emerging markets, from wallets to regulation, education, and digital identity, the BeInCrypto 100 captures the stories defining crypto in 2025.

Reflecting the global nature of Web3, the awards run across Global, APAC, and LATAM, celebrating excellence in regions often overlooked by mainstream coverage. 2025 marks the inaugural edition of The BeInCrypto 100, a perfect moment to recognize the people driving innovation in an industry stepping into a new era of accountability and opportunity.

As always, we invite you to join us: nominate, vote, debate, and celebrate. Let’s make sure the right people are seen, and the right stories are told.

Brian McGleenon

Global Head of News, BeInCrypto