Ji Hun Kim became acting CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation in December 2024 after the departure of Sheila Warren.
Ji Hun Kim, a lawyer who previously worked at cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Kraken, has been appointed permanent CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), after serving in the role in an interim capacity.
In a Thursday notice, the CCI said its board of directors had appointed Kim as CEO after serving as president and acting CEO since January. He previously worked as the organization’s chief legal and policy officer after three years at Gemini and less than a year at Kraken.
“This is a pivotal moment of evolution for our industry, one that requires serious, informed engagement,” said Kim. “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.”
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