Top Blockchain Finance Experts 2025

I’m Paul Owen, FCA, an Economics graduate from Exeter, and a FinTech alumnus from Oxford. With 20+ years in senior finance roles at PwC, T-Mobile, and FTSE 100 iGaming firms, I’ve seen first-hand the cost of hiring mistakes. So, what led a numbers guy into the world of people? The realisation that success is about more than just numbers, it’s about the right talent. In 2017, I launched RecruitBlock to help web3 and blockchain startups build world-class teams that drive innovation. With a unique mix of financial insight and recruitment expertise, I’ve helped businesses grow by placing the right people in business-critical roles. I know that hiring isn’t just about filling seats, it’s about finding those who will make an impact, fast. I’ve built teams that thrive, and I bring this same focus to every search. I’m also an international speaker, regularly sharing my insights on the power of people in web3 at global events, including Zebu Live in London, and crypto meetups around the world. My mission is simple: connect groundbreaking companies with the right talent quickly, effectively, and affordably. Because getting recruitment right is the key to unlocking business potential. The right talent drives performance, fuels innovation, and sets the stage for lasting success.

With over 20 years in international recruitment, I specialise in Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 technologies. I've established and led businesses, building tech and non-tech teams from the ground up. My multilingual skills have connected top talent with companies across the UK, Europe, Israel, China, and the US. As Director at RecruitBlock, I've built high-performing teams for startups and scale-ups in emerging tech. Under my leadership, RecruitBlock was recognised as a Top Leading Company to Watch in 2024 by Biz Tech Outlook. In 2024, we received the FinTech Award for Crypto & Blockchain Recruitment Service of the Year in the UK, highlighting our commitment to tailored recruitment solutions. Our collaborations include partnerships with Gate.io, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and Pudgy Penguins, a prominent NFT collection. I'm passionate about inclusive talent acquisition and the benefits of AI and technology. I actively foster inclusive environments and have spoken at international events on talent acquisition strategies. My certifications, including MCIPD and PPA-certified psychometric assessor, reflect my commitment to high recruitment standards. I also organise Crypto Meetups in Gibraltar, promoting networking within the blockchain community. Additionally, I write a blog on recruitment within the Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 sectors, covering talent acquisition strategies, organisational culture, salary trends, and data analytics.

I specialize in cybersecurity and digital asset recovery, helping individuals and organizations regain control of compromised resources. With expertise in forensic techniques, blockchain analysis, and fraud prevention, I tackle even the most complex cyber threats. As a business owner, I know how important it is to protect your assets. That’s why I founded Crypto Recovers—to help you reclaim stolen or inaccessible digital assets. With a global reach and ethical standards, we offer more than recovery services. We also provide guidance on securing your accounts to prevent future attacks.

I am a U.S.-focused finance professional with over 10 years of experience in investment analysis, personal finance strategy, and accounting. I founded FinanceIdeas.org, where I publish real-world guides that help individuals and families solve complex financial problems; from retirement anxiety to market panic. My background blends academia, corporate finance, and consulting. I have served as a lecturer in accounting and as a financial analyst supporting strategic decisions in the investment sector. Today, I share my research-backed financial strategies in global media outlets and academic platforms like SSRN and ResearchGate. I specialize in topics such as investment psychology, risk-adjusted portfolio strategies, crypto investing, and behavior-driven financial planning. My goal is to translate timeless financial wisdom into actionable steps anyone can use to build long-term wealth. Need expert insights on crypto, investing, Accounting or financial panic-proofing? Contact me via FinanceIdeas.org or just e-mail me directly at kumartaposbanarjee@gmail.com

Victoria Olsina is a recognized Web3 marketing innovator who has shaped SEO and growth strategies for industry giants like Polkadot, Bankless, Consensys, NEAR & Aztec. With 20+ years in digital marketing, she has helped Web3, crypto, and blockchain projects scale their content 92% faster with AI while dominating search rankings. A Best SEO in Europe nominee (2024) and judge of the European Search Awards, Victoria is a respected thought leader in the SEO industry. Her expertise has been featured in the books “SEO in 2025” and “SEO in 2024”, and she has spoken at major industry events like SEMrush Webinars, BrightonSEO, and Searchmetrics Summit. She is also a mentor at Outlier Ventures, helping Web3 startups accelerate their growth.

Blake Morgan serves as Managing Partner of Mineral Vault following a career at Google, and, more recently, 10 years experience in mineral interest acquisition and management at Allegiance Oil & Gas and Anthem Oil & Gas. Mr. Morgan is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where he received an academic scholarship to obtain his degrees in Business Honors & Finance. He is a native of Midland, Texas.

Sharon has over 20 years of experience in tax and accounting. She received her Master of Science in Accounting – Tax Consulting degree from the University of Virginia. She spent the first 13 years of her career in public accounting, including over 5 years at Deloitte where she worked as a senior tax manager. She then moved to industry and she was a corporate tax director at a public company before she started her own tax practice in early 2018. Sharon has in-depth knowledge and broad experience in a variety of tax areas, and she has served various types of clients such as individuals, estate and trust, corporations, and partnerships. She specializes in U.S. federal taxation, and she also has hands-on experience in multi-state and international taxation. Sharon became a crypto investor and blockchain enthusiast in 2017. Since then, she quickly became one of the top crypto tax experts in the U.S. She published articles on Bloomberg Tax and was interviewed by news media such as CoinDesk. She created an online course called Mastering Cryptocurrency Taxation and published an eBook called A Quick Start Guide to Cryptocurrency Taxation. In early March 2020, Sharon was invited by the IRS to attend the first-ever Virtual Currency Summit in Washington, DC.