DA Top 50 List 2025 identifies key figures shaping Australia’s digital asset sector

The DA Top 50 List 2025 has been released, identifying and showcasing the people influencing the direction and development of Australia’s digital asset industry.

Now in its 3rd edition, the DA Top 50 highlights the builders, policymakers, advocates and investors whose actions, presence and influence continue to define the pace and character of the sector.

Hosted at a private industry event at the Art Gallery of NSW in Meers Hall, the 2025 release brought together leaders from across finance, technology, regulation and emerging digital infrastructure to recognise the individuals shaping policy, innovation and adoption.

“Each year the DA List aims to capture where the industry is and who has the ability to move it forward,” said Steve Vallas, Founder of Blockchain APAC and curator of the DA Top 50. “It’s not a ranking or an award. It’s a snapshot of influence, an attempt to identify the people whose work, reputation, or impact is helping shape how digital assets evolve in Australia and beyond.”

The DA Top 50 Impact List is produced by Blockchain APAC as part of its broader mission to support visibility, accountability and informed dialogue across the sector. The list reflects a growing community of professionals contributing to the responsible development of digital asset markets.

This year’s list also features three themed subsets — Builders, Busy Working, and Internationals — designed to recognise distinct forms of leadership and impact within the industry both locally and abroad.

The full list is available at www.dalist.com.au.