Leon Li

Leon Liis a notable Chinese entrepreneur, whofounded Huobi Group, which is considered to be one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. In 2007, he obtained his Master's degree in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, and in 2009, he began his entrepreneurial journey. Li established several internet companies and projects, focusing on social networking services and vertical search, and among his notable projects was Renrenzhe, China's second-largest independent lifestyle search site.

In 2013, Li founded Huobi.com,a leading cryptocurrency trading platform in Chinathat has expanded its operations to over 130 countries. As the CEO of Huobi Group, he has become an active supporter of the blockchain industry, speaking at several international events on the topic. He is convinced that blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we conduct business and transfer value worldwide.

For his contributions to the blockchain industry, Li has received numerous accolades, including the2018 China Fintech Award for Outstanding Contributionand the 2018 China Internet Finance Association Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur.