American Innovation Project Launches to Educate U.S. Lawmakers on Crypto

The American Innovation Project (AIP) launched with backing from major crypto companies, including Coinbase and Uniswap Labs. The nonprofit aims to run nonpartisan education programs for U.S. policymakers on decentralized technologies, including crypto and digital assets.

AIP is organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and will host policy roundtables, workshops and summits for lawmakers and staff. The group will brief officials on digital asset technology, regulations and risks. 

The 501(c)(3) structure makes it easier for lawmakers to participate in events under congressional ethics rules and allows donors to receive potential tax benefits.

The nonprofit positions itself as an education-focused venue as Congress and federal agencies draft new crypto regulations. AIP states it will provide practical briefings and training to elected officials and their staff rather than lobbying on specific legislation.

Supporters include Coinbase, Uniswap Labs, Kraken, Digital Currency Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, the National Cryptocurrency Association, the Solana Policy Institute and Stand With Crypto. 

Digital Currency Group and the Cedar Innovation Foundation provided financial backing for the launch alongside other named supporters. The organization’s leadership includes board members from policy groups and crypto companies.

Our mission is simple, but urgent: We must equip America’s leaders with the knowledge, context, and tools they need as they consider timely rules and regulations that meet the moment and account for a rapidly evolving technological landscape,

stated Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute and chair of AIP’s board.

Their first event starts this week in Wyoming, alongside the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium organized by SALT and Kraken. The group lists Washington, D.C. as its base and outlines programs centered on meetings, training sessions and policy discussions.

The launch occurs during increased federal activity on digital asset policy. Congress continues work on comprehensive digital asset legislation while multiple federal agencies develop their own regulatory approaches.