Top 3 DeFI influencers in Asia

Jim Haastrup
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In the world of DeFI, Asia is a hotbed of activity. So many influencers here are shaping the future of this exciting industry. This blog post highlights some of the key DeFI influencers in Asia doing fantastic work and are worth following.

First on our list is David Moskowitz of Coin Republic. David is a well-known DeFI expert and has been involved in the industry since its early days. A prolific writer and speaker, David’s insights are highly sought after. 

Next up is Wei Zhou of Binance. Wei is the CFO of Binance, one of the largest exchanges in the world. He is a well-respected figure in the DeFI space and is highly influential within the community.

Jack Lu is one of the founders of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, a leading blockchain R&D company, and a well-known figure in the DeFI space involved in many successful projects. 

Then we have Alex Mashinsky, CEO of Celsius Network, a leading DeFI platform. He is a renowned entrepreneur and has a lot of experience in the cryptocurrency space.

Finally, Joseph Young of NewsBTC. Joseph is a journalist and analyst who covers all things cryptocurrency-related. He is a highly respected figure in the DeFI space and has a lot of knowledge about the industry, as one might discover soon.  

There are other individuals too, who are helping to shape the future of this exciting industry, and it is worth following them all!

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Jim Haastrup is a blockchain and technical writer at Voice of Crypto, where he covers cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and the Metaverse. Before joining Voice of Crypto in 2022, he spent over three years as a senior technical writer across multiple blockchain projects, including Hashtoken, Naxar, and Bino, where he specialized in whitepapers, technical documentation, and content strategy for decentralized finance applications. Jim began his career as a junior technical writer at RM in Canada before advancing to lead technical writing roles at Bulltoken, a cryptocurrency crowdfunding platform in Norway. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 800 articles and collaborated with development teams to translate complex blockchain protocols into accessible content for diverse audiences including developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. His work spans ICO/STO/IDO research and analysis, cryptocurrency market trend forecasting, and social media management for crypto brands. Jim has helped numerous startups build their online presence through strategic content marketing, technical whitepapers, and pitch deck development. Jim graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2021. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.