Crypto Innovation Council Acquires Energy Policy Agency, Strengthening Layout in Computing Power and Energy Issues

Odaily reported that the Crypto Council for Innovation has announced the acquisition of the Digital Energy Council, marking its first expansion into the energy policy field.

The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) is a global industry advocacy organization with members including several cryptocurrency and fintech companies. It primarily promotes digital asset regulation, technological innovation, and policy communication, aiming to build bridges between governments and the industry. Previously, the organization has played a significant role in U.S. policy lobbying.

The Digital Energy Council focuses on energy issues related to the digital economy, particularly the impact of crypto mining, data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC) on power systems, with a core focus on energy supply, grid stability, and national security.

Following this integration, the energy division will focus on promoting policy directions including energy development, grid resilience, U.S. competitiveness, and critical infrastructure security.