Jonathan Levin is an economist and entrepreneur known as the co-founder and CEO, as of December 2024, of the blockchain data platform Chainalysis. ^{[1] [5]}

Education

Jonathan Levin earned a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics from the University of Oxford, studying from 2012 to 2014. He previously completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2012.^{[2] [5]}

Career

Jonathan Levin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chainalysis, a company he co-founded in 2014 with Michael Gronager to provide blockchain analysis and investigation tools for government agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, and financial institutions, with the mission of enhancing trust and transparency in the digital asset ecosystem. Levin initially served as Chief Strategy Officer for the first decade of the company, leading teams across strategy, corporate development, sales, marketing, research and development, and policy and government affairs. On December 3, 2024, he officially assumed the role of CEO and also serves on the Chainalysis Board of Directors. Prior to founding Chainalysis, Levin was CEO of Coinometrics, a firm focused on measuring and analyzing activity on the Bitcoin network, where he managed global operations and established the company’s international brand. He completed a Master of Philosophy in Economics at the University of Oxford and held positions including Research Assistant at the Oxford Martin School, Student Analyst at Vivid Economics, and internships at The Pershing Square Foundation and Xstrata Plc, gaining experience in research, investment analysis, and commodity markets. ^{[1] [2] [5]}

Media Apperances

Levin appeared on Binance Studios to discuss the implications of the White House’s 2025 Digital Assets Report and the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation for the crypto industry. The conversation highlighted how these regulatory developments are shaping clearer guidelines, fostering institutional adoption, and supporting the maturation of blockchain technology.

He also appeared on The Bank Tellers Podcast in a special episode exploring the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The discussion focused on the impact of regulatory frameworks, such as the Genius Act, on institutional DeFi adoption and the development of federal stablecoin standards.