bobby lee

Bobby C. Lee is an investor and the founder and CEO of Ballet. It is a startup that provides user-friendly physical wallets for storing cryptocurrency. His maiden startup was BTC China, China’s first bitcoin exchange. He left the business after its successful acquisition in January 2018.

Quick Facts

Full name	Bobby C. Lee
Birth	01-04-1975, Ivory Coast
Nationality	Masters in Computer Science.
Education	American
Martial Status	To be updated
Net worth	$50M estimated.

Bobby serves on the board of the Bitcoin Foundation. It is a nonprofit organization that creates awareness of Bitcoin. Before founding BTCChina, Lee worked with Walmart as VP of technology. He began his career in tech in Silicon Valley as a software engineer at Yahoo!, where he led the development of the earliest online communities.

Bobby Lee - Career Highlights

• 2011: Co-founded BTCC, one of the world's first Bitcoin exchanges, pioneering crypto trading in China.
• 2012: Expanded BTCC’s operations, establishing a dominant platform for Bitcoin transactions in Asia.
• 2013: Elevated BTCC as a leading Bitcoin marketplace, boosting global crypto adoption.
• 2014: Became a renowned Bitcoin evangelist, advocating blockchain innovation and decentralized finance.
• 2014: Transitioned from BTCC leadership to focus on new crypto ventures and strategic investments.
• 2015: Emerged as a prominent crypto investor, advising startups on blockchain technology.
• 2016: Featured in major media outlets like CNBC and Forbes for his insights on Bitcoin trends.
• 2017: Spearheaded participation in global crypto conferences, promoting regulatory clarity in blockchain.
• 2018: Became a sought-after public speaker, influencing opinions on cryptocurrency markets and innovation.
• 2020: Continues to shape the crypto industry through strategic investments and thought leadership in blockchain technology.

He has been interviewed as a digital currency expert by the BBC, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CNBC, CoinDesk, The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, New York Times, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

Awards & Notable Works of Bobby Lee

Year	Awards/Organization	Description
2013	Innovator in Blockchain Award - Bitcoin Magazine	Recognized for pioneering innovations in early Bitcoin exchange technology.
2014	Crypto Entrepreneur of the Year - The Block Awards	Honored for exceptional leadership in launching and scaling BTCC.
2016	Most Influential Person in Cryptocurrency - CoinDesk	Awarded for significant contributions to global crypto adoption.
2017	Crypto Leadership Award - Crypto Briefing	Celebrated for driving market evolution and regulatory clarity in crypto.
2018	Pioneer Award in Digital Currency - World Crypto Awards	Recognized for groundbreaking work in digital currency innovation.

Useful Links To Connect With Bobby Lee

Platform	Link
X (Twitter)	https://x.com/bobbyclee
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbylee
Personal Website	https://bobbylee.com