andrew yang

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