Mentorship, inclusivity and education will encourage more women to enter crypto
Leading women in blockchain and crypto speak out on important issues on International Women’s Day. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, Cointelegraph hosted a roundtable with eight leading women in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector to discuss ways to bring more women into the fintech space. While many thoughts were shared, common themes focused on education, mentorship and inclusivity. Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Cointelegraph’s managing editor, kicked off the discussion by asking the panelists about ways to get more women involved with cryptocurrency trading and....
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