Ben Schiller

CoinDesk's Most Influential recognizes the people, who, for the better, and sometimes the worse, defined the year in digital assets and Web3. There are ten top honorees who made an outsized impact, and 40 more people who were only a little less influential. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the biggest themes and trends that shaped the rankings this year.

Dec 4, 2023

Every year, CoinDesk puts together the Most Influential list memorializing the people, themes, and stories that made an impact — positive or negative — on crypto, blockchain and Web3. CoinDesk's head of magazine Ben Schiller reveals the results for this year. For ten of the entrees, CoinDesk also asked select digital artists to create NFTs of the honorees.

Dec 4, 2023

CoinDesk released its 11th annual definitive list of the biggest change makers in crypto and Web3 – Most Influential 2022. Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the "mixed bag" of influential figures, reflecting the ups and downs of this year.

Dec 5, 2022

CoinDesk unveiled its 2022 Most Influential list, the definitive list of the biggest change makers in crypto, blockchain and Web3 this year. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the rankings and partnerships with artists to immortalize on-chain a number of winners. Plus, insights into the launch of "Consensus Magazine" and how viewers can claim DESK tokens.

Dec 5, 2022

CoinDesk has partnered with 14 truly incredible artists to immortalize on chain some of the Most Influential 2022, whose NFT portraits will be made available in an exclusive auction being held on Coinbase NFT. CoinDesk Head of Magazine Ben Schiller discusses the highlights.

Dec 5, 2022

Unfinished Labs CTO Harry Evans joins CoinDesk's Ben Schiller at Consensus 2022 to discuss building Web3 where platform controls our data.

Aug 4, 2022

Pussy Riot Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova joins CoinDesk's Managing Editor Ben Schiller at Consensus 2022 to discuss the role of crypto in activism and how she turned performance art and protests into NFTs.

Aug 3, 2022

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Features, Opinions and Research Ben Schiller joins “First Mover” to discuss Tax Week at CoinDesk. Readers can expect to see op-eds from leading tax experts, guides to understanding crypto taxes in different jurisdictions like the UK and India, and insights into taxes for new trends like NFT minting. 

Feb 22, 2022

CoinDesk unveiled its 2021 Most Influential List, a selection of 50 people who helped push the industry forward this year. NFTs of the top 10 are available at platforms like SuperRare and Foundation, with up to 20% of the sales going to charities of the artists’ choice. CoinDesk's Ben Schiller shares his insights. Check out the full list here: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2021/12/07/coindesk-most-influential-2021/

Dec 7, 2021