Ji Hun Kim Appointed Permanent CEO of Crypto Council for Innovation
Ji Hun Kim, a lawyer with experience at cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Kraken, has been named the permanent CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI). This appointment comes after Kim served as the interim CEO and president since January. Prior to his current role, Kim held the position of chief legal and policy officer at the CCI.
Kim expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “This is a pivotal moment of evolution for our industry, one that requires serious, informed engagement. I look forward to continuing to build an institution that serves as a bridge between technology and public policy, grounded in facts, trust, and respect around the world.”
The CCI is a prominent crypto advocacy organization that regularly communicates with US lawmakers and regulators on digital asset policy. Before Kim, Sheila Warren led the council as CEO for three years before departing just before the Trump administration took office.
Regulation of Digital Assets in US Policy Spotlight
Recent developments in the US have put the regulation of digital assets at the forefront of policy discussions. The US House of Representatives recently passed three pieces of legislation related to cryptocurrencies, focusing on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), market structure, and payment stablecoins. President Donald Trump signed the stablecoin bill, known as the GENIUS Act, into law on July 18.
The Senate is expected to address the remaining two bills concerning CBDCs and digital asset market structure following the August recess. The Senate Banking Committee has set a September deadline for the market structure bill, although the legislation may need to go back to the House for further consideration.
With these developments in mind, the appointment of Ji Hun Kim as the permanent CEO of the CCI signifies a commitment to navigating the evolving landscape of digital asset regulation and advocacy.
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