Georgy Sokolov

 

Georgy Sokolov is a London-based blockchain entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and VP of B2B of Wirex, a worldwide digital payment platform and a traditional currency.

 

Having experience in finance and a strong passion for decentralized finance (DeFi), Sokolov has been instrumental in connecting crypto with fiat systems.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Georgy Sokolov
Birth	Russia
Nationality	Russian
Education	MBA from Cass Business School
Wife/Partner	Married
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

With more than 15 years of vast experience, he has collaborated with multiple blockchain experts and projects to contribute to the growth of blockchain technology.

 

Sokolov's Wirex, based in London, has facilitated transactions exceeding $5 billion and is rapidly expanding into new markets such as the US.

 

Georgy Sokolov - Career Highlights & Events

 

• 2014: Co-founded Wirex, focusing on crypto-fiat integration.

 

• 2016: Launched the world’s first Visa card linked to crypto.

 

• 2018: Expanded Wirex operations to Asia-Pacific.

 

• 2020: Introduced Wirex Token (WXT) to enhance rewards.

 

• 2021: Supported global rollout of contactless crypto payments.

 

• 2022: Advocated for mainstream crypto adoption via regulation.

 

• 2023: Launched Wirex's zero-fee exchange program.

 

• 2024: Promoted cross-border crypto payments in emerging markets.

 

Georgy is a highly requested speaker covering subjects from neobanks to blockchain technologies and represents Wirex at numerous international events, such as the UK Innovate Finance Pitch360 contest, South Summit in Spain, Singapore Fintech Festival, and others.

 

Useful Links to Connect With Georgy Sokolov

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	https://twitter.com/GeorgySokolov
LinkedIn profile	https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgysokolov
Wirex App Link	https://wirexapp.com
Wirex blog	https://blog.wirexapp.com