Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to researching the policy and societal implications of Bitcoin and emerging monetary networks. Bitcoin Policy Institute's Twitter Score is 80 out of 1000 (a Good rating) as of August 2026, ranking #9,832 (top 5%) among 483,944 tracked accounts.
Bitcoin Policy Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) organization founded by Grant McCarty, who serves as Executive Director, with David Zell serving as President. Its work spans four core focus areas: national security and geoeconomics, mining and energy, the future of money, and financial inclusion and human rights. The organization maintains full editorial and research independence, stating that no funder or sponsor directs or approves its publications.
Bitcoin Policy Institute says it has published more than 150 research papers and policy briefs, briefed more than 500 Congressional staffers and regulators, and launched the first Congressional Fellowship Program for Bitcoin professionals. Its research has informed Executive Orders, Congressional hearings, federal agency rulemaking, and state-level legislation across the United States. In 2023, following the collapse of FTX, it hosted its first Bitcoin Policy Summit to address Bitcoin-specific regulatory and policy questions.
Bitcoin Policy Institute announced Bitcoin Policy Institute International in May 2026, an initiative backed by a charitable grant from Xapo Bank to educate United Kingdom policymakers, regulators, and government officials on Bitcoin and digital asset policy. The organization's advisory bench includes Avik Roy as Senior Advisor, Bryce McDowell as Privacy and Digital Sovereignty Advisor, and Ian Gaines as Communications Advisor. Bitcoin Policy Institute has 33,810 followers as of August 2026 and has published 1,943 posts. It has been mentioned by 190 accounts a total of 578 times.
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