Crypto may have started as a tech bro playground, but times have changed — and some of the most influential voices in blockchain and digital assets today belong to women in power. From lawmakers who HODL to regulators nicknamed “Crypto Mom,” here are seven female leaders making waves in the world of cryptocurrency.
Cynthia Lummis — The Bitcoin senator from Wyoming
Meet the “Bitcoin senator.” Cynthia Lummis has been championing crypto long before it was cool (or before half of Congress even knew what a blockchain was). She bought her first Bitcoin back in 2013 — and she’s still holding. Now, as one of crypto’s loudest advocates in Washington, Lummis is fighting to make Wyoming the most crypto-friendly state in America.
Hester Peirce — The one and only “Crypto Mom”
If crypto had a regulatory guardian angel, it would be Hester Peirce. As a U.S. SEC Commissioner, Peirce has become famous for pushing back on heavy-handed rules and calling for innovation-friendly regulations. Her nickname “Crypto Mom” isn’t just for show — she’s one of the few in Washington who actually gets how decentralized finance works.
Kelly Loeffler — From Wall Street to the blockchain
Before stepping into politics, Kelly Loeffler ran Bakkt, a digital asset platform created by the same people behind the New York Stock Exchange. That’s right — she helped bring Bitcoin to Wall Street. Now serving as the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Loeffler’s crypto and finance experience keeps her firmly connected to the digital economy.
Baroness Michelle Mone — The British crypto baroness
A real-life member of the UK House of Lords, Baroness Mone has long been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrency’s potential to reshape finance. She’s backed several blockchain ventures and even dabbled in launching crypto-related businesses. If you ever wondered what happens when high society meets high tech — it’s this.
Marie Newman — The congresswoman who invested in Bitcoin
Marie Newman, the former U.S. Representative from Illinois, wasn’t just talking about crypto — she was investing in it. Her financial disclosures showed holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), giving her skin in the game during her time in office. Proof that crypto curiosity isn’t limited to one side of the aisle.
Paula Ingabire — Rwanda’s blockchain visionary
As Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire has become a leading voice in Africa’s digital transformation. She’s pushed for blockchain to improve transparency, land registration, and financial inclusion — showing how emerging tech can have real-world impact far beyond speculation. Ingabire’s work puts Rwanda on the map as a model for smart, future-facing crypto adoption.
Jasmine Crockett — Funded by the blockchain crowd
Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett is one of the most outspoken young voices in Congress — and her connection to crypto comes in a different form. Her 2022 campaign received over $1 million from a crypto-aligned Super PAC. Even though she’s skeptical of the industry’s influence, that kind of backing shows how deeply digital assets have entered political finance.
Women are rewriting the crypto narrative
These seven leaders prove that crypto isn’t just about anonymous developers or Silicon Valley billionaires. Whether they’re regulating, investing, or reimagining the future of finance, women in politics are playing an increasingly powerful role in how digital assets evolve. The blockchain revolution might be decentralized — but it’s definitely got some strong women leading the charge.
