Coin Center Executive Director Steps Down, Policy Advocacy Organization to Continue Defending Cryptocurrency

The non-profit organization Coin Center, which focuses on cryptocurrency policy, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Coin Center's Executive Director Jerry Brito and Senior Advisor Robin Weisman will step down from their roles by the end of this year, handing over the reins to their successors.

Devoting a Decade to Coin Center, Passing the Baton to Successors

Brito expressed that over the past decade of founding and serving as the executive director of Coin Center, it has been his greatest honor to work alongside a talented, engaging, and efficient team. He especially thanked senior advisor Weisman for her dedication, describing her as always able to complement his shortcomings and serve as a solid pillar of support. While both will step down at the end of the year, they will retain their positions on Coin Center's board but will not be involved in day-to-day operations.

Reflecting on the period when Coin Center was established in 2014, Brito recalled uncertainties about whether governments worldwide would stifle Bitcoin's growth. Although from a technical standpoint, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are unstoppable, there were many attempts in the short term to thwart Bitcoin's development. Brito stated that Coin Center's goal back then was to buy Bitcoin enough time to "shine." Today, we have achieved that!

Lastly, Brito reminded everyone that the "battle" is not yet over and vigilance must be maintained to prevent excessive interference or surveillance by governments or other entities, continuing the fight for the future of cryptocurrencies. As the new team takes over, Coin Center will continue to grow, embrace future challenges, and look forward to the next decade of development.

What is Coin Center?

Coin Center is a non-profit organization based in the United States, focusing on research and advocacy for cryptocurrency policies. Its goal is to ensure that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can develop in a suitable regulatory environment while safeguarding user rights and privacy. Through engagement with legislators, policymakers, and the public, Coin Center provides professional research, legal analysis, and policy recommendations to ensure that the freedom and innovation of cryptocurrency technology are not unduly restricted by regulation. The organization also actively participates in discussions on cryptocurrency regulation, privacy, taxation, and other policy issues to promote a legal framework that is friendly to the digital economy.

What Has Coin Center Done?

Since 2022, Coin Center has been advocating for cryptocurrency tax issues and challenging the U.S. Department of Justice and the IRS in an effort to defend the privacy of cryptocurrency holders through legal means. Additionally, regarding the legality of the enforcement against mixer Tornado Cash, Coin Center has raised questions to the U.S. Treasury Department in a complaint.