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andrew yang

Andrew Yang is an American businessman, politician, and a leading advocate

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Andrew Yang is an American businessman, politician, and a leading advocate of progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He previously ran for the U.S. presidency and also founded his political party, ‘The Forward Party’.

 

Quick Facts

Full name

Andrew Yang

Birth

13-01-1975, Schenectady, New York, U.S.

Nationality

American

Education

JD from Columbia Law School, NYC

Marital status

Married to Evelyn Yang

Net worth

Estimated in millions

 

He advocates for crypto-friendly regulations, confining rules related to decentralized finance (DeFi), and the introduction of blockchain-enabled voting systems.

 

Yang strongly believes that blockchain technology has the capability to improve financial inclusion, guarantee transparency, and strengthen the democratic process.

 

Andrew Yang - Career Timeline & Events

  • 2011 – Founded Venture for America, supporting startups and tech.
  • 2017 – Advocated for universal basic income (UBI) through blockchain.
  • 2019 – Ran for U.S. president, proposed pro-crypto regulations.
  • 2020 – Launched Humanity Forward, supporting blockchain governance.
  • 2021 – Ran for NYC mayor, and backed crypto-friendly policies.
  • 2022 – Founded the Forward Party, promoting Web3 in politics.
  • 2023 – Pushed for crypto tax reforms and DeFi adoption.
  • 2024 – Advocated blockchain-based voting systems for transparency.

 

Additionally, Andrew Yang has proposed tax changes that benefit cryptocurrencies and support clear regulations in the digital asset industry. Through his non-profit group, Humanity Forward, he backs the incorporation of Web3 technologies in government and finance.

 

Awards & Recognitions of Andrew Yang

Year

Institution

Description

2019

Forbes

Top Innovator in Tech & Policy

2020

CoinDesk

Most Influential Crypto Advocate

2021

MIT Tech Review

Blockchain Governance Leader

2022

Blockchain Summit

Web3 Policy Visionary

2024

Consensus Conference

Leading Voice in Crypto Regulation

 

Useful Links to Connect With Andrew Yang

Platform

Link

X (formerly Twitter)

twitter.com/AndrewYang

LinkedIn profile

linkedin.com/in/andrewyang

Humanity Forward Website

humanityforward.com

Political Party Website

forwardparty.com

 

Social Media

Expertise

  • Entrepreneur
  • Investor
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President

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