U.S. crypto industry supports 232,000 jobs and adds $55B to economy: report

The U.S. cryptocurrency industry directly employs about 34,000 people and supports an estimated 232,000 jobs across the broader economy, according to a new report commissioned by the National Cryptocurrency Association. Summary NCA estimates U.S. crypto directly employs 34,000 people while supporting 232,000 jobs economywide in 2026. The report projects crypto will contribute $55 billion to U.S. GDP and $31 billion income. California and New York lead supported employment, while engineering remains crypto’s largest direct occupational group. The study also estimates that crypto-related activity will contribute more than $55 billion to U.S. gross domestic product in 2026. Pragmatic Policy Group conducted the analysis for the NCA, which funded the research. The report separates direct jobs at crypto companies from jobs supported through suppliers and worker spending. It estimates that about $31 billion of the industry’s total economic contribution flows to workers as income. The report places direct employment at crypto companies at 34,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2026. Software, blockchain and data engineering form the largest direct job group, with about 10,100 roles. Complianc...