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David Gokhshtein Biography, Career, Net Worth, and Key Insight

Anastasiia Chabaniuk
Written by:
Anastasiia Chabaniuk
Chinmay Soni
Reviewed by:
Chinmay Soni
Mirjan Hipolito
Fact-checked by:
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Updated:
October 09, 2026

David Gokhshtein’s Profile Summary

Company
https://x.com/davidgokhshtein
Position
Founder and CEO of Gokhshtein Media
Source of wealth
Entrepreneurship in cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, founder and CEO of Gokhshtein Media LLC
Also known as
Entrepreneur, cryptocurrency advocate, former political candidate
Age
44
Education
Abraham Lincoln High School - High School Diploma
Citizenship
United States
Residence
New York City, United States
Family
Information
Website, Social Media

Biography

David Gokhshtein, born on November 25, 1981, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American media entrepreneur focused on financial markets, cryptocurrency, and digital assets. He worked in traditional finance before entering the digital-asset industry in the mid-2010s.

In 2017, Gokhshtein founded Gokhshtein Media, an independent media company that began as a digital publication covering blockchain and fintech. The company has since expanded to include Gokhshtein.com, GMARKETS, Gokhshtein TV, and Gokhshtein PR.

Gokhshtein remains the founder and CEO of Gokhshtein Media and hosts The Breakdown, a daily show covering financial markets, U.S. policy, crypto, AI, and culture. The show is distributed across major podcast and streaming platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Kick. He has also appeared as a commentator on Fox Business and Sky News and contributed columns to TheStreet.

  • How did David Gokhshtein make money?

    David Gokhshtein makes money in the following areas:

    Entrepreneurship in cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, founder and CEO of Gokhshtein Media LLC

What is David Gokhshtein also known as?

David Gokhshtein is recognized for his entrepreneurial ventures in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, notably as the founder and CEO of Gokhshtein Media LLC. He is a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency adoption, utilizing his platforms to promote and support various projects within the industry. Additionally, David ventured into politics, running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 1st Congressional District in 2020, though he withdrew before the Republican primary

Prominent achievements

Named among the Top 25 Cryptocurrency Influencers in 2018, founded Gokhshtein Media LLC in 2018, appointed CEO of PAC Global in January 2021, contributing writer and member of the Forbes Financial Council

Gokhshtein Media participated in Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, further solidifying its role in global crypto and blockchain discussions.

What are David Gokhshtein’s key insights?

David Gokhshtein focuses on making financial markets, cryptocurrency, technology, and policy more accessible to a broad audience. Through his media work, he provides commentary on developments in digital assets and their intersection with traditional finance, technology, and regulation.

Personal life

David Gokhshtein has not publicly disclosed detailed information about his family.

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