Joyce Kim

Joyce Kim is a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. She is a co-founder of Stellar, a nonprofit organization that aims to facilitate cross-border payments and financial transactions in emerging markets.

Kim obtained her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. Prior to co-founding Stellar, Kim was an attorney in New York City and then moved to South Korea to work as an executive at the video game company Nexon.

In addition to her work with Stellar, Kim is also a founding board member of the Blockchain Association, a trade association for the blockchain industry. She has been recognized for her contributions to the blockchain community, including being named one of Forbes' 30 under 30 in Finance in 2014.

Kim is known for her advocacy of the potential of blockchain technology to bring financial inclusion to underserved populations. Under her leadership, Stellar has formed partnerships with major companies such as IBM and Deloitte to develop blockchain-based solutions for cross-border payments.

In the world of cryptocurrency trading, Kim's influence can be seen in the increasing adoption of Stellar's cryptocurrency, Lumens (XLM), as a means of payment and value transfer. As more businesses and financial institutions recognize the potential of blockchain technology, Kim and her work with Stellar are likely to continue to play an important role in shaping the future of the cryptocurrency industry.