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For years, the cryptocurrency industry has been associated with the “crypto bro” stereotype, projecting a male-dominated image. However, that narrative is shifting as women actively challenge the status quo. According to the National Cryptocurrency Association, nearly one-third of US crypto holders are women. In fact, many women have transitioned from simply owning crypto to actively shaping the industry and driving innovation and change. From leading prominent investment firms to creating platforms for education and community engagement, women in crypto are reinventing the space. Their contributions prove that crypto isn’t just for the ‘bros,’ it’s a space where anyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. Cathie Wood Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest is a titan in the investment world. She is renowned for her bold bets on disruptive technologies, including cryptocurrency. “Thematic portfolio manager for disruptive innovation, mom, economist, and women’s advocate,” her X bio reads. Born in 1955 in Los Angeles, Wood graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in finance and economics. Her 40-year career began at Capital Group as an assistant economist.  She then held major roles at Jennison Associates, AllianceBernstein, and Tupelo Capital Management, which she co-founded. In 2014, Wood founded ARK Invest to concentrate exclusively on disruptive innovation and to foster a ‘sharing economy’ model. “We’re all about finding the next big thing. Those hewing to the benchmarks, which are backwards looking, are not about the future. They are about what has worked. We’re all about what is going to work,” Wood said. ARK employs thematic investing and offers investment management services across North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. The firm provides various investment options, including ETFs, separately managed accounts for institutional and retail clients, US and international mutual funds, and an Undertakings for…

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