Description: The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) is a Washington, D.C.–based industry alliance and trade association that advocates for public policy, research, and public education to support responsible development and adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. CCI engages policymakers and regulators, publishes research and policy guidance, and convenes member firms to coordinate industry positions on regulation, standards, and use cases aimed at financial inclusion and technological innovation. Type: Non-profit trade association (registered 501(c)(6)) Policies: Typically pursues federal and international policy work on digital asset regulation, securities and custody classifications, stablecoin frameworks, AML/CFT compliance, tax treatment of crypto, staking and DeFi policy, payments and fintech regulation, consumer protection standards, and state-level legislative engagement to advance industry-friendly regulatory clarity. Funding: Primarily funded by membership dues and corporate contributions from participating crypto firms, venture investors, and industry partners, supplemented by grants and sponsored research or project-specific funding. Affiliates: Prominent affiliated companies and investors have included major crypto platforms and venture firms (e.g., Coinbase, Block, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paradigm, Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital) as well as industry projects and foundations (e.g., Circle, Solana Foundation) and senior advisors drawn from government, finance, and technology sectors.
