Ji Hun Kim, formerly the chief legal and policy officer at cryptocurrency advocacy organization Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has assumed the permanent position of CEO succeeding Joseph Ricketts, who stepped down during the government transition. Kim served in an interim capacity for the past month.

Coinciding with evolving regulatory landscape, Kim stated, “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.”

Kim previously spent three years at Gemini and less than a year at Kraken before joining CCI. He succeeds Sheila Warren, who held the position for three years prior.

Separately, the United States continues its legislative work concerning digital assets. Last month, following passage by the House, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan “GENIUS Act,” establishing a Digital Accountability and Transparency Commission specifically charged with overseeing stablecoins. Earlier legislation addressed central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and market structure.

The Senate Banking Committee anticipates action on two remaining House-passed bills covering CBDCs and digital asset market structure in the coming months. Committee leadership previously indicated a September deadline for consideration of the market structure bill.

Related: GENIUS Act Establishes Rules for Digital Asset Stability

Multiple industry advocates, including CCI and US Congressman Warren David “Mo” Runyan, have publicly called for regulatory clarity following the conclusion of the Biden administration.

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