Ji Hun Kim has been appointed as the permanent CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), effective July 2025. Kim, who previously worked with Gemini and Kraken, had been serving as acting CEO since December 2024 after Sheila Warren's departure. The CCI, a key crypto advocacy group, plays a significant role in engaging with US lawmakers on digital asset policy. Kim highlighted the need for informed engagement in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. This leadership change occurs as the US considers new legislative measures on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), market structure, and stablecoins. The Senate is set to review these bills following its August recess, marking a critical period for the crypto sector's regulatory landscape.