The 2025 CryptoDaily™ Awards: A Celebration of Innovation and Resilience

The annual CryptoDaily™ Awards have become a hallmark event in the cryptocurrency industry, celebrating the visionaries and game-changers who are helping shape the future of Web3 and digital finance. Each year, the awards honor the brightest and most innovative minds in various categories, reflecting the ongoing evolution and impact of crypto technologies in multiple sectors. Meet the Winners and Honorees of 2025 The award categories this year included entrepreneurship, development, design, public relations and marketing, public speakership, opinion leadership, and trading. Each category recognized three outstanding individuals: the jury's choice, the runner-up, and an honorable mention by the CryptoDaily™ editorial team. Leaders in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs are the backbone of innovation in the crypto space. Zach Bruch , recognized as the jury’s choice, has been pivotal with his venture MyPrize, scaling it impressively in a short time. His leadership and previous success stories continue to inspire the cryptocurrency community. Development Innovators In the development category, Muneeb Ali , co-founder of Stacks, was highlighted for bringing programmability to Bitcoin through his innovative work. His contributions have fostered an ecosystem that bridges the gap between academia, regulation, and blockchain technology. Design and Creativity The design category's top honor went to Mo Shaikh of Aptos Labs, who has successfully melded design thinking with technological execution to enhance user experience across blockchain platforms. Public Relations and Marketing For PR & Marketing, Mike Ermolaev has made significant strides in shaping the narrative of crypto through his leadership at Outset PR, earning him the top spot in this category. Public Speakership Gracy Chen , CEO of Bitget, claimed the top spot for public speakership. Her ability to demystify complex blockchain topics has made her a popular figure in major financial news outlets. Jury's Honorable Mentions Special mentions were given to those who've made significant impacts in less-visible yet crucial aspects of the crypto industry. Among them is William Entriken , the lead author of ERC-721, who has been instrumental in defining the standards for today’s NFTs. Looking Ahead As we celebrate the winners and honorees of the 2025 awards, we look forward to seeing how their ongoing contributions will continue to influence and shape the dynamic landscape of crypto and blockchain technology.