Coinbase, Kraken, Uniswap, DCG, and other giants have launched the American Innovation Project (AIP), a non-profit organization aimed at educating American lawmakers on blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies.
The initiative comes amidst a flurry of legislative activity: federal framework signed by Donald Trump on stablecoins, comprehensive bill passed by the House, and ongoing modernization of the SEC with Project Crypto.
Supported by DCG ($1 million) and other key players, the AIP seeks to foster a bipartisan dialogue between policymakers and experts to translate technical jargon into concrete legislative decisions.
American Innovation Project: Educating Lawmakers Post-GENIUS Act
A new unprecedented coalition has emerged in Washington. Coinbase, Uniswap, Kraken, Paradigm, Digital Currency Group, and the Solana Policy Institute are all backing the creation of the American Innovation Project (AIP), a non-profit organization with a clear mission – to educate American decision-makers on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
In a political climate saturated with crypto-related bills, AIP positions itself as an educational lobby capable of translating technical language into tangible legislative actions.
Strategic Timing
Over the past year, Washington has been accelerating. President Donald Trump has already signed a federal framework on stablecoins, while the House of Representatives approved a bill covering the entire crypto industry. Meanwhile, the SEC launched Project Crypto, an internal initiative to modernize its rules on custody, distribution, and trading of digital assets.
The arrival of AIP comes at a time when every word carries weight in the corridors of Congress. Educating lawmakers is no longer a luxury but a necessity to avoid ill-fitting regulations that could stifle American innovation.
A Stated Mission: Educate and Unite
At the helm of the project, Kristin Smith, also the president of the Solana Policy Institute, embraces a simple yet urgent ambition:
Empower American leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to legislate clearly in a constantly evolving technological landscape.
AIP promises a bipartisan approach, with regular events, roundtable discussions, workshops, private meetings bringing together politicians, entrepreneurs, and experts. Objective: transform technical debates on blockchain and AI into practical understanding, usable in the legislative process.
Solid Funding in Place
To make an impact in Washington, resources are essential. The organization received initial funding from the Cedar Innovation Foundation and notably a million-dollar check from Digital Currency Group (DCG), a heavyweight in the industry.
Mark Murphy, president of DCG, sums up the importance: “The future of the American economy will be shaped by the choices we make today regarding emerging technologies.”
Why It’s Crucial for Crypto
This launch goes beyond mere lobbying. It signifies the industry’s desire to have an equal dialogue with regulators and position itself as a responsible player. For the markets, this could reduce the regulatory uncertainty that still looms over Bitcoin, Ethereum, and all crypto assets.
As the US lays the foundation for its legal framework, the role of AIP could become crucial: facilitate clear, understandable, and innovation-friendly regulations.
