Crypto Advocates Arm Policymakers With Blockchain Knowledge

The American Innovation Project (AIP) has launched as the latest nonprofit crypto advocacy group, aiming to educate policymakers on blockchain technology and digital assets amid evolving U.S. regulatory frameworks. The initiative, announced at the 2025 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, positions itself as a nonpartisan platform for fostering collaboration between lawmakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. According to its website, the AIP will host educational events such as policy roundtables, innovation summits, workshops, and training sessions to promote informed decision-making around the development of digital asset regulations [1].

The AIP joins a growing list of crypto policy organizations, including the Digital Chamber, Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and the National Cryptocurrency Association, which is backed by Ripple. The new group has received financial backing from Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Cedar Innovation Foundation, alongside notable industry participants like Coinbase, Kraken, Andreessen Horowitz, and Uniswap Labs. The organization’s board includes Kristin Smith, the former leader of the Blockchain Association, now president of the Solana Policy Institute, along with executives from DCG, Paradigm, and Coinbase [1]. Smith emphasized the urgent need to equip policymakers with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

AIP's inaugural event will coincide with the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, with the summit scheduled for August 21. The timing aligns with broader efforts to position the U.S. as a global leader in digital asset innovation. Mark Murphy, president of DCG, highlighted the organization's commitment to providing a “nonpartisan forum” where policymakers and industry leaders can collaborate on “thoughtful, forward-looking discussions and solutions” [1]. The event is seen as part of a larger movement to influence the regulatory landscape in favor of technological innovation and economic growth in the digital asset sector.

In parallel, U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) participated in a fireside chat at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, discussing his plans to advance digital asset market structure legislation in September. Scott emphasized the importance of creating an environment that fosters capitalism and competition in the financial system, noting that “if we're going to make this happen, we have to make it happen now” [2]. His remarks came after the successful passage of the GENIUS Act, a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing digital asset infrastructure and regulatory clarity. Scott also underscored the collaborative relationship between the Trump administration and the Senate Banking Committee in shaping the future of crypto policy.

The AIP’s emergence reflects the increasing political and economic significance of digital assets in the United States. As the sector grows, so does the need for structured, informed policymaking to ensure safe and sustainable development. This aligns with broader efforts to establish the U.S. as a global hub for blockchain innovation and digital asset activity. With the backing of major industry players and a nonpartisan approach, the AIP is poised to play a critical role in shaping the regulatory and educational landscape for digital assets.

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[1] New U.S. Crypto Group AIP Joins Crowded Field, Targets Policymaker Education (https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/08/18/new-u-s-crypto-group-aip-joins-crowded-field-targets-policymaker-education)

[2] Chairman Scott Discusses Future of Digital Asset Regulation at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium (https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/majority/chairman-scott-discusses-future-of-digital-asset-regulation-at-wyoming-blockchain-symposium)