Camila Russo

 

Camila Russo is the founder of The Defiant, the top news outlet for DeFi, and the author of The Infinite Machine, the most popular book on Ethereum's history. Before this, she worked as a market and cryptocurrency journalist at Bloomberg News in New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Camila Russo
Birth	United States
Nationality	American
Education	MS from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Husband/Partner	Unmarried
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

She is the author of The Infinite Machine, a book highlighting the history of Ethereum. In a discussion on Beyond The Beat, Russo shared insights about her career path and the difficulties faced in crypto journalism. 

 

Camila started her career at Bloomberg following an internship, during which she had to advocate for herself to secure a position after facing initial rejection. 

 

Camila Russo - Career Timeline

• 2010 – Began career as a financial journalist at Bloomberg.

 

• 2017 – Published key reports on Ethereum’s rise and DeFi trends.

 

• 2020 – Released The Infinite Machine, Ethereum’s first major book.

 

• 2020 – Founded The Defiant, a top DeFi news platform.

 

• 2023 – Expanded The Defiant into a major Web3 media company.

 

• 2024 – Advocated for Ethereum’s role in the decentralized economy.

 

She emphasized the rigorous journalistic principles at Bloomberg, especially the distinction between editorial content and paid influence, which impacted her perspective on journalism.

 

Useful Links To Connect With Camila Russo

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	www.twitter.com/CamilaRusso
LinkedIn profile	www.linkedin.com/in/camila-russo
Defiant website	www.thedefiant.io
Personal website	www.camirusso.com/