Crypto Council For Innovation Names Ji Hun Kim As CEO After Sheila Warren Departure

The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has tapped its chief legal and policy officer, Ji Hun Kim, to lead the organization as CEO, a new press release from the leading digital asset trade group reveals.

Ji Hun Kim Named Crypto Council CEO

According to the July 24 press release, Kim—who previously served as a senior executive at crypto exchange Gemini—said he was “honored” and “deeply grateful” for the board’s decision.

1/ We’re proud to announce @_jikim as the CEO of CCI. pic.twitter.com/5dzlXzye5B

— Crypto Council for Innovation (@crypto_council) July 24, 2025

“This is a pivotal moment of evolution for our industry, one that requires serious, informed engagement,” Kim said. “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.”

In addition to working at Gemini, Kim held legal roles at crypto exchange Kraken, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and the Southern District of New York.

“Ji has led with credibility and clarity, supporting major legislative efforts in Congress, engaging international regulators, and serving as a trusted resource for CCI members across jurisdictions,” said Avichal Garg, chair of CCI’s board of directors.

“His ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes at the U.S. federal and state level, as well as in the UK, EU, and in Asia, while strategically growing our membership, makes him the right leader for CCI’s next phase of growth,” he added.

Sheila Warren Joins Project Liberty

News of Kim’s appointment comes just months after former CCI CEO Sheila Warren announced her resignation from the digital asset trade group in December 2024.

Although Warren still serves the crypto organization as a senior policy advisor, she has since taken on the role of chief strategy and operations officer of Project Liberty and chief executive officer of the Project Liberty Institute.

“I am excited to collaborate with this world-class, forward-thinking team to advance our shared vision and create lasting change to better our global digital future,” she said in a January 2025 statement.