Most Influential: Jeremy Allaire

Jeremy Allaire, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle, spent 2025 solidifying his vision that dollar-backed digital money would become core financial infrastructure. He strongly advocated for regulatory oversight, criticizing rivals who ignored U.S. law, emphasizing consumer protection and financial integrity. His advocacy was instrumental in passing the GENIUS Act, the first federal law establishing licensing and reserve standards for payment stablecoins. Furthermore, Circle applied to establish a national trust bank, and Allaire shifted focus to Arc, Circle's institutional blockchain designed as an "economic OS for the internet" for regulated financial activity, which saw significant testing ahead of its planned 2026 mainnet launch. Allaire's influence stemmed from articulating a coherent vision for digital dollars, embracing federal oversight, and pushing an institutional blockchain agenda.

(Source：CoinDesk)