Georgy Sokolov

About

Georgy Sokolov is a London-based blockchain entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and VP of B2B of Wirex, a worldwide digital payment platform and a traditional currency. Having experience in finance and a strong passion for decentralized finance (DeFi), Sokolov has been instrumental in connecting crypto with fiat systems. Quick Facts Full name Georgy Sokolov Birth Russia Nationality Russian Education MBA from Cass Business School Wife/Partner Married Net worth Estimated in millions With more than 15 years of vast experience, he has collaborated with multiple blockchain experts and projects to contribute to the growth of blockchain technology. Sokolov's Wirex, based in London, has facilitated transactions exceeding $5 billion and is rapidly expanding into new markets such as the US. Georgy Sokolov - Career Highlights & Events • 2014: Co-founded Wirex, focusing on crypto-fiat integration. • 2016: Launched the world’s first Visa card linked to crypto. • 2018: Expanded Wirex operations to Asia-Pacific. • 2020: Introduced Wirex Token (WXT) to enhance rewards. • 2021: Supported global rollout of contactless crypto payments. • 2022: Advocated for mainstream crypto adoption via regulation. • 2023: Launched Wirex's zero-fee exchange program. • 2024: Promoted cross-border crypto payments in emerging markets. Georgy is a highly requested speaker covering subjects from neobanks to blockchain technologies and represents Wirex at numerous international events, such as the UK Innovate Finance Pitch360 contest, South Summit in Spain, Singapore Fintech Festival, and others. Useful Links to Connect With Georgy Sokolov Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/GeorgySokolov LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgysokolov Wirex App Link https://wirexapp.com Wirex blog https://blog.wirexapp.com

Awards

• Financial Times2023 - Blockchain Adoption Leader
• Crypto Expo2022 - Asia DeFi Contributor of the Year
• Finance Magnates2020 - Featured in Blockchain Finance Pioneers
• CoinDesk 2018 - Top 100 Crypto Leaders
• Fintech Finance2016 - Innovator in Crypto-Payments

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